Hybrid Program Lead, Physical Sciences & Infrastructure

National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; United States; Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine seeks an Associate Program Officer to lead projects across mathematics, statistics, chemistry, materials science, physics, and engineering. The APO will shape strategies, budgets, and schedules for the PSSI program, coordinating with experts, sponsors, and committees to produce policy-relevant papers and convenings.

Hybrid work in the National Academies environment emphasizes collaboration with federal and academic partners, staff

Qualifications

• Knowledge of scientific, technical, or policy issues in mathematical/physical sciences, engineering, energy, defense or infrastructure
• Ability to solve varied and complex problems with originality and ingenuity
• Ability to operate with latitude for independent judgment and action
• Ability to conduct research, synthesize technical information, and communicate issues to diverse audiences
• Ability to lead projects and work well in a team environment
• Ability to develop relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders through effective communication
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across all staff levels and stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned projects, developing strategies, budgets, schedules, and staffing plans
• Ensure project objectives are achieved and tasks are performed within budgets
• Authorize expenditures and monitor spending with financial staff
• Establish processes that support efficient operation of projects
• Identify and recruit committee and panel nominees, support expert groups and workshops
• Organize meetings, assemble agendas, invite presenters, oversee logistics and summaries
• Synthesize and edit technical data and coordinate publication of reports and papers
• Contribute to communications activities and dissemination of project results
• Supervise and mentor staff; support training and performance reviews
• Represent projects with sponsors, government partners, and other National Academies units
• Assist in developing prospectuses and proposals for new and continuing funding
• Engage sponsors and alumni relations as applicable

Skills

Scientific policy knowledge

Independent judgment

Communication skills

Project leadership

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mathematical/physical science

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine seeks an Associate Program Officer to lead projects across mathematics, statistics, chemistry, materials science, physics, and engineering. The APO will shape strategies, budgets, and schedules for the PSSI program, coordinating with experts, sponsors, and committees to produce policy-relevant papers and convenings.

Hybrid work in the National Academies environment emphasizes collaboration with federal and academic partners, staff