Program Officer, Biomedical & Health Sciences

National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

The National Academies in Washington, DC invites applications for the Associate Program Officer role in the Program on Biomedical and Health Sciences. The position supports program planning, workshops, and stakeholder engagement across neuroscience and peripheral neuropathy initiatives.

You will manage projects, assist in committee processes, conduct background research, write materials, and help mentor staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Three years of related professional experience.
• Graduate degree preferred.
• Hybrid work environment with 60% onsite requirement.

Responsibilities

• PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Lead programs or projects, coordinate activities, organize hybrid meetings and workshops, prepare summaries.
• COMMITTEE MANAGEMENT: Recruit nominees, communicate with chair and members, prepare reports.
• RESEARCH AND WRITING: Conduct background research, synthesize data, develop background papers and summaries, coordinate publication of materials.
• STAFF MANAGEMENT: Supervise and mentor staff, assign tasks, provide guidance.
• PROJECT DEVELOPMENT: Support development of programs, fundraising prospects, and sponsor relations.

Skills

Project coordination

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Stakeholder engagement

Policy knowledge

Research synthesis

Time management

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

The National Academies in Washington, DC invites applications for the Associate Program Officer role in the Program on Biomedical and Health Sciences. The position supports program planning, workshops, and stakeholder engagement across neuroscience and peripheral neuropathy initiatives.

You will manage projects, assist in committee processes, conduct background research, write materials, and help mentor staff.