Ocean Policy Support Services

Ocean Policy Support Services

Work Location: Harry S. Truman Building, Washington, DC

Kwaan Tech is seeking a highly qualified Ocean Policy Support Services professional to join our team in support of the Department of State (DOS) Bureau of Oceans, Environment, and Science (OES), Office of Ocean and Polar Affairs (OES/OPA). The Ocean Policy Support Services position will provide ocean policy support services on OPA's growing portfolio related to the ocean/climate interface, including related to sea level rise, marine protected areas, ocean acidification, marine science, ocean renewable energy, protection of blue carbon sinks, and coastal protection by natural coastal infrastructure and may also provide support on other ocean policy issues, as needed.

Core Duties:

• Review technical information related to ocean science and provide appropriate advice to leadership on positions the United States should take
• Monitor international efforts related to marine protected areas, coastal resilience, and blue carbon sinks
• Support OPA's monitoring of and participation in international efforts to monitor and address changes in coastal and ocean environments, including but not limited to ocean acidification and sea level rise
• Participate in inter- and intra-agency meetings to represent OES/OPA interests in a variety of discussions related to coastal and ocean environments, including adaptation and resilience
• Maintain awareness of ongoing international discussions, meetings, and negotiations related to the ocean/climate interface
• Provide routine and regular updates to OES/OPA leadership on issues related to ocean and climate
• Draft, review, and clear, as appropriate, position papers, talking points, memos, updates, and other documents related to ocean and climate
• Provide support on other ocean policy matters, as needed