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.
 
As part of our ongoing growth and expansion, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Social Scientist III to join our growing team.

This individual must be able to complete the tasks to carry out the National Park Service socioeconomic monitoring program functions assigned to the social science team. 

This individuals responsibilities may also include but are not limited to: 

• Support the implementation of applied social science studies in direct support of the National Park Service Socioeconomic Monitoring Program

• Carry out assigned socioeconomic monitoring functions as part of the social science team, in accordance with program objectives and protocols

• Coordinate and manage field logistics for social science research across public land units, including scheduling, permitting, staffing, and on-site execution

• Administer surveys, interviews, and other data collection efforts following approved study designs and methodologies

• Manage and prioritize multiple concurrent studies conducted nationally, ensuring consistency, data quality, and adherence to timelines

• Serve as a coordination point between research teams, field staff, and park or land unit stakeholders

• Monitor field implementation activities to ensure compliance with study requirements and methodological standards

• Support documentation, tracking, and reporting of study implementation activities to maintain program continuity

A social science specialist with PhD level experience in field logistics and administration of
study implementation at public land units that thoroughly outline the capability to handle the possibility of a high volume of projects being conducted at any given time nationally.

About Lynker

Lynker is a growing, employee owned, small 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.