Company Profile
Consortium for Ocean Leadership
Company Overview
The Consortium for Ocean Leadership (COL) manages, coordinates, and facilitates ocean research and education programs between academic and industrial oceanographic institutions and government entities in the areas of ocean exploration, ocean observing, analysis and prediction, and informal education. With the reputation for being a credible source of information for policymakers in the nation’s capital, COL advocates for sound ocean policy and wise investment in ocean science, infrastructure, and education.
COL has a rich history of managing community-wide ocean research and technology programs for the federal government, private foundations, and businesses. Through program administration of these initiatives, COL has facilitated countless national and international scientific discoveries.
Company History
In 2007, two of the premier ocean science organizations with more than 40 years of history advocating for the scientific community and managing major programs merged. The creation of COL from the Consortium for Oceanographic Research and Education (CORE) and the Joint Oceanographic Institutions (JOI) created a unified voice for oceanographic research and education in our nation’s capital. Today, COL continues to unite the ocean science, technology, and education communities through advocacy, program management, and facilitation of research efforts.
Benefits
The Consortium for Ocean Leadership offers a competitive salary and benefit program, including: comprehensive, affordable health care through medical, dental, and vision coverage; financial security with life and disability insurance; opportunities to save using health savings and flexible spending accounts; retirement benefits to help prepare for the future; and work/life benefits to maintain a good balance.