Manager, Standards

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Paid time off

Retirement plan (403(b) with company-m

Disability insurance

Education benefits

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

AIAA is seeking a Manager, Standards to lead its domestic and international standards program. You will guide development and publication of aerospace standards, and serve as liaison to ANSI and ISO, coordinating with volunteers and government representatives.

You will manage committees, train leaders, and drive standards initiatives while traveling domestically and internationally as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5–7 years of experience with ISO and/or ANSI standards development processes strongly preferred
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication, editing, and presentation skills.
• Experience facilitating meetings, building consensus, and working with volunteer-led organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction and daily management of AIAA's standards program.
• Guide the development and publication of aerospace technical standards.
• Serve as Committee Manager for ISO TC20 Subcommittees SC14, SC16, and SC17, and support US TAGs.
• Liaise with ANSI and ISO, ensuring accreditation requirements are met, and act as Staff Liaison to SSC and CoS.
• Recruit, train, and support volunteer leaders while facilitating committee meetings.
• Manage standards projects from development through publication, including schedules and documentation.
• Build partnerships with other Standards Developing Organizations (SDOs).
• Support standards marketing, outreach, training, contracts, awards, and other strategic initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

ISO/ANSI standards development

Stakeholder collaboration

Editing/presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Lead the Future of Aerospace Standards

AIAA is seeking a Manager, Standards to lead and grow its domestic and international standards program. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic, collaborative professional who is passionate about advancing the aerospace industry through the development of high-quality technical standards.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Publishing and Education, this role provides leadership for AIAA's standards activities, working closely with volunteers, industry experts, government representatives, and international standards organizations. The Manager, Standards will oversee standards development programs, manage key committee activities, and help shape the future of aerospace standardization on both the national and global stage.

What You'll Do

• Lead the strategic direction and daily management of AIAA's standards program.
• Guide the development and publication of aerospace technical standards.
• Serve as Committee Manager for ISO TC20 Subcommittees SC14 (Space Systems and Operations), SC16 (Uncrewed Aircraft Systems), and SC17 (Airport Infrastructure), and support U.S. Technical Advisory Groups (TAGs).
• Serve as AIAA's liaison to ANSI and ISO, ensuring compliance with accreditation requirements, and act as Staff Liaison to the Standards Steering Committee (SSC) and Committees on Standards (CoS).
• Recruit, train, and support volunteer leaders while facilitating committee meetings and standards activities.
• Manage standards projects from development through publication, including schedules, documentation, editorial support, and distribution.
• Build partnerships with other Standards Developing Organizations (SDOs), including AIA and SAE.
• Support standards marketing, outreach, training, contracts, awards, and other strategic initiatives.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• At least 5-7 years of experience with ISO and/or ANSI standards development processes strongly preferred
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication, editing, and presentation skills.
• Experience facilitating meetings, building consensus, and working with volunteer-led organizations.
• Strong organizational and relationship-building skills; aerospace industry knowledge preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Why Join AIAA

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical (PPO and HSA plans), dental, and vision)
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, parental leave, and bereavement
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 5% company match
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Education benefits and professional development opportunities
• Hybrid work environment (two in-office days per week, three remote)

Ready to Make an Impact?

Join AIAA and help shape the future of aerospace by leading standards programs that support innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence around the world.

About AIAA:

AIAA is the world's largest aerospace technical society, uniting nearly 30,000 members and 100 corporate members across 91 countries. AIAA drives innovation and collaboration in aviation, space, and defense by fostering connections between industry, academia, and government. To learn more, visit www.aiaa.org.

AIAA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and ensure equal consideration regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

Pre-employment screening, including background checks and credential verification, may be required.