Lead Program Officer, Food & Nutrition Strategy

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine seeks a Senior Program Officer to lead a major update of the Macronutrient Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs). The role directs study leadership, staff supervision, and coordination with sponsors and stakeholders over an approximate 50‑month period.

Strong nutrition knowledge and policy analysis are essential. Responsibilities include consensus processes, expert engagement, meetings, and dissemination of findings, with a hybrid work

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of human nutrition and related scientific, technical, or policy issues, including familiarity with DRIs and systematic reviews.
• Strong program and project leadership skills for multidisciplinary projects.
• Ability to evaluate, synthesize, and communicate complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Strong facilitation and consensus-building skills for independent study processes.

Responsibilities

• Directs the consensus study process from committee formation through report completion and dissemination.
• Oversees identification and recruitment of expert contributors and committee members.
• Leads meetings, workshops, and information‑gathering sessions to support committee deliberations.
• Provides scientific leadership for research and analytical activities and for preparing written materials.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Leadership

Policy analysis

Scientific guidance

Communication skills

Project management

Staff supervision

Education

Master’s degree in a related field

Ph.D. in related field preferred

Job description

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine seeks a Senior Program Officer to lead a major update of the Macronutrient Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs). The role directs study leadership, staff supervision, and coordination with sponsors and stakeholders over an approximate 50‑month period.

Strong nutrition knowledge and policy analysis are essential. Responsibilities include consensus processes, expert engagement, meetings, and dissemination of findings, with a hybrid work