Airports Research Program Director - Transportation Innovation

National Academies; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 126,880 - 198,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement and savings benefits

Paid holidays and personal leave

Job summary

ViziRecruiter,LLC. is seeking a program leader for transportation research initiatives in Washington, DC. This role encompasses overseeing a complex portfolio of projects while ensuring compliance with established standards. The candidate should have significant experience in research management and the ability to lead diverse teams.

Responsibilities include budget development, staff management, and stakeholder engagement. An estimated compensation range is $126,880 - $198,250 with a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Ten years of related professional experience with five in a supervisory capacity.
• Demonstrated capacity to manage applied research projects.
• Experience supervising and developing staff in a complex organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage diverse transportation research projects.
• Monitor performance, risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with governance and ethics requirements.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving

Education

Ph.D. in relevant field

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with significant experience

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Asana

Job description

ViziRecruiter,LLC. is seeking a program leader for transportation research initiatives in Washington, DC. This role encompasses overseeing a complex portfolio of projects while ensuring compliance with established standards. The candidate should have significant experience in research management and the ability to lead diverse teams.

Responsibilities include budget development, staff management, and stakeholder engagement. An estimated compensation range is $126,880 - $198,250 with a hybrid work environment.