Lynker Corporation is a leading provider of innovative solutions in weather and climate science. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, Lynker leverages cutting-edge technologies and scientific expertise to support the creation and delivery of improved operational weather forecasts. Lynker is seeking an experienced Operations Support Specialist to provide administrative, logistical, and coordination support across technical programs and projects. The Operations Support Specialist will work with program leadership and operations teams to keep schedules, resources, records, and support activities organized.
This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to follow through on multiple priorities while supporting day-to-day program execution.
ResponsibilitiesDuties of the Operations Support Specialist will include the following:
• Coordinate schedules, calendars, meetings, travel arrangements, and project events.• Track administrative actions, deadlines, and support requirements; follow up with responsible personnel.• Assist with logistics for meetings, demonstrations, and field activities, including travel, supplies, and site requirements.• Prepare and organize correspondence, briefings, meeting minutes, and program documentation.• Maintain project files, contact lists, records, and shared information using established procedures.• Support resource tracking, purchasing requests, and coordination with procurement and finance personnel.• Coordinate routine support requirements with vendors, partners, and internal service teams.• Assist with onboarding, personnel coordination, and workforce records in coordination with human resources.• Provide timely status updates and elevate scheduling, logistical, or administrative issues to leadership.• Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and routine operational support.• Perform other administrative, logistical, and operations support activities as required
QualificationsThe Operations Support Specialist selected should have the following:
- Relevant professional experience in operations support, administration, logistics, or project coordination.
- Experience coordinating schedules, records, travel, meetings, or other organizational support activities.
- Proficiency with common office productivity and collaboration tools.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize work, maintain accurate records, and handle sensitive information appropriately.
- Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with a team.
- Ability to travel as required.
Security RequirementsAbility to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for assigned work.
The Ideal Operations Support Specialist will have the following:
• Experience supporting Department of Defense, federal government, research and development, or technical services organizations.• Experience supporting event logistics, field activities, or geographically distributed teams.• Familiarity with purchasing coordination, document management, or personnel support processes.
About Lynker
Lynker is a growing, employee owned business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.
We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities – creatively and effectively.
Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:
- Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
- Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
- Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
- Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
- 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we're all company owners!
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life and accident insurance
- Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
- Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
- Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
- Employee Referral Program
- Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
- Personalized career growth plans for every employee
Lynker is an E-Verify employer.
Lynker is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local laws.
Skills Required
- Relevant professional experience in operations support, administration, logistics, or project coordination
- Experience coordinating schedules, records, travel, meetings, or organizational support activities
- Proficiency with common office productivity and collaboration tools
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritize work and maintain accurate records
- Ability to handle sensitive information appropriately
- Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with a team
- Ability to travel as required
- Ability to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for assigned work
- Experience supporting Department of Defense, federal government, research and development, or technical services organizations
- Experience supporting event logistics, field activities, or geographically distributed teams
- Familiarity with purchasing coordination, document management, or personnel support processes
What We Do
Lynker delivers innovative solutions to support global environmental security and economic prosperity as a trusted partner to governments, communities, and industry. We are a premier science advisor supporting some of the nation’s most important missions.
