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Master's degree or higher in environmental science or a related discipline (e.g., biology, ecology, marine biology, natural resource management, environmental or civil engineering, zoology). The Senior Environmental Analyst plays a key role in ensuring scientific rigor, regulatory compliance, and clear communication across federal agencies and stakeholders.

*US Citizenship preferred*Remote Position, preferably located in Alaska*Position is subject to contract awardPOSITION DESCRIPTION:The Senior Environmental Analyst provides advanced technical and regulatory expertise to support the NOAA Fisheries Alaska Region in implementing responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). This role leads complex and high-visibility Section 7 consultations and contributes to mission-critical program objectives involving the conservation of threatened and endangered species and their designated critical habitats.This position requires independent execution of highly specialized work, leadership of analytical efforts, and oversight of junior staff. The Senior Environmental Analyst plays a key role in ensuring scientific rigor, regulatory compliance, and clear communication across federal agencies and stakeholders.RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul><li>Lead and independently prepare complex ESA Section 7 consultation documents (informal and formal)</li><li>Evaluate and determine effects of federal actions on ESA-listed species and critical habitats</li><li>Provide expert-level analysis of environmental impacts associated with coastal and marine activities, including:<ul><li>Oil and gas exploration and development</li><li>Dredging and harbor construction</li><li>Pile driving</li><li>Military operations</li></ul></li><li>Interpret and apply ESA and related environmental regulations (e.g., MMPA, NEPA, CWA, MSA) at an advanced level</li><li>Apply NMFS Acoustic Criteria to assess impacts from underwater and airborne sound</li><li>Oversee and mentor junior staff; review and provide guidance on technical work products</li><li>Serve as a subject matter expert and key point of contact for federal action agencies</li><li>Ensure quality control, consistency, and regulatory defensibility of consultation documents</li><li>Manage multiple high-priority projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Communicate complex biological and regulatory concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences</li><li>Contribute to program strategy, process improvements, and best practices</li></ul>REQUIREMENTS:<ul><li>Master's degree or higher in environmental science or a related discipline (e.g., biology, ecology, marine biology, natural resource management, environmental or civil engineering, zoology)</li><li>Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience</li><li>Extensive experience preparing ESA Section 7 consultations or working with similar environmental regulatory frameworks</li><li>Advanced knowledge of ESA-listed species and their habitats</li><li>Strong familiarity with NMFS Acoustic Criteria</li><li>Deep understanding of Alaska's coastal and marine ecosystems</li><li>Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills</li><li>Ability to lead complex environmental assessments and make defensible determinations</li><li>Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities</li><li>High level of independence and accountability</li><li>Excellent project management and organizational skills</li><li>Proficiency with office and data tools (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Workspace, EndNote)</li><li>Exceptional written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Ability to translate complex scientific and regulatory information into clear, concise language</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders</li></ul>

Think Tank, Inc.

Senior Environmental Analyst ESA 7

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Civil Engineering

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Environmental Impact

Environmental Regulations

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Mentoring

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Military Operations

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Oil and Gas Exploration

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Regulations

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Resource Management

Team Player

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United States Citizen

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Zoology

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This position is virtual and open to residents of the 50 states, D.C. Compensation & Benefits:Stride, Inc. considers a person's education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee's salary level. 7+ years of experience independently handling payroll tax notices, amendments, and multi-state registrations.

Job Description Senior Payroll Tax Specialist (50% Payroll Tax Ownership/ 50% Payroll Operations) What you'll do: Payroll Tax Ownership (50%) Primary Focus <ul><li>Serve as the subject-matter expert for all federal, state, and local payroll tax matters.</li><li>Independently manage all tax notices, amendments, agency correspondence, and escalations.</li><li>Own state and local tax registrations, including complex jurisdictions such as PA, OH, and KY LST.</li><li>Assess tax implications for address change, reciprocity, multi-state moves, and remote work scenarios.</li><li>Ensure accurate taxation of equity, ESPP, fringe benefits, imputed income, and other complex earnings.</li><li>Perform prior-quarter and prior-year tax adjustments in Workday and coordinate amendments with OSV.</li><li>Support quarterly and year-end audits, including W-2 accuracy, income reporting, and reconciliation.</li><li>Provide tax training to the payroll team and serve as a tax escalation point and backup to the Payroll Director.</li><li>Stay current on tax legislation and ensure Workday configuration remains compliant.</li></ul> Payroll Operations (50%) <ul><li>Process biweekly, multi-state exempt payroll ended in Workday and OSV with minimal errors.</li><li>Reconcile payroll results period-over-period and resolve discrepancies proactively.</li><li>Calculate prorated wages and deductions for hires, terminations, and job/status changes.</li><li>Ensureaccurate withholding of taxes and payroll deductions, strong understanding of reciprocity rules.</li><li>Demonstrate deep knowledge of Workday retros and associated processing requirements.</li><li>Perform Workday administrative tasks, including integration testing for Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence.</li><li>Maintain payroll records in compliance with SOX, federal, state, and local regulations.</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve all payroll issues-including tax-related items-with limited supervision.</li><li>Provide excellent customer service through the ticketing system and partner with HR and Finance as needed.</li></ul> What you'll need: Mandatory Qualifications <ul><li>7+ years of progressive payroll administration experience, with Workday as the primary and most recent system.</li><li>7+ years of experience independently handling payroll tax notices, amendments, and multi-state registrations.</li><li>Strong experience with PA, OH, KY LST and other complex local tax jurisdictions.</li><li>A minimum of 3 years of experience supporting finance and accounting with month end closing and reconciliation.</li><li>Experience in ticketing systems (i.e., Fresh Service, Zendesk).</li><li>Ability to prioritize (and re-prioritize) in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Experience leading meetings and providing backup support to the Payroll Director.</li></ul> Desired Qualifications <ul><li>Bachelor's degree or equivalent additional experience strongly preferred.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact with all levels of the organization and provide strong customer service.</li><li>Excellent problem solving/judgment skills with a high level of attention to detail.</li><li>Superior written and oral communication skills.</li><li>Strong commitment to the development and knowledge sharing.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.</li><li>Ability to work Eastern Time Zone hours and occasional overtime during payroll cycles.</li><li>CPP/FPC Certification preferred</li></ul> WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. <ul><li>This position is virtual and open to residents of the 50 states, D.C. </li></ul> Compensation & Benefits:Stride, Inc. considers a person's education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee's salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position's level and expected contribution, and the employee's benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range. <ul><li>We anticipate the hourly range to be $22.63 - $39.50 per hour. The upper end of this range is not likely to be offered, as an individual's compensati</li></ul>

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