Environmental Planning Project Manager Position: Environmental Planning Project Manager Location: Newport, RI Position Description: Successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team of marine biologists and environmental planners to provide technical expertise and project management in support of Navy at-sea environmental planning projects. Candidate will provide overall and day-to-day project management and support in the development of NEPA, MMPA, ESA or other policy driven projects. This includes decisions on project strategy and oversight analysis and execution of approach to technical issues, and preparation and maintenance of project schedules and budgets. Candidate will serve as a primary point of contact with staff scientists and engineers, government personnel and academic researchers, and act as a technical adviser on environmental planning projects. Candidate will provide peer review comments on documents, independently prepare and provide timelines, briefs, and presentations to sponsors, serve as strategic adviser on complex projects, and serve as a technical resource to internal and external customers. Candidate will also travel to and participate in scientific and industry specific conferences. Successful candidate must possess experience in project management and technical analysis associated with environmental planning and NEPA. Preferred candidates will have demonstrated experience leading projects involving assessment of effects to marine species. Required Skills: Minimum 10 years managing and supporting marine science or environmental planning projects. Initiative; proven ability to meet deadlines and adhere to schedules; experience multi-tasking and managing multiple, simultaneous and diverse projects; ability to take ownership and accountability for a project and follow through to ensure completion of projects and tasks; proven ability to lead and mentor less experienced staff. Successful candidate will be motivated and eager to address complex environmental issues involving biological, physical and acoustic oceanography. Efficient computers skills for writing and reviewing documents are required. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are also required. Preferred Skills: Experience applying the NEPA process to Navy environmental planning projects. Experience with ESRI ArcGIS (9.x), EndNote and familiarity with Federal environmental law is highly preferred. Education: Qualified candidates must have a BA/BS or higher degree in environmental planning, environmental science or a related field (M.S. or advanced degree preferred), and must have a minimum of 10 years combined project management and environmental planning support experience. Send resume, writing sample and contact information to for at least 3 professional references. Contact: Send resume, writing sample, and contact information for at least 3 professional/academic references to: McLaughlin Research Corporation 132 Johnnycake Hill Middletown, RI 02842 Email (preferred): JCAMPBELL@MRCDS.COM MRC offers a competitive wage and benefit package. Please visit the Human Resources section of our web site (www.mrcds.com) for information on benefits.