Program Officer, Engineering Communication

National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement and savings benefits

Paid holidays and personal leave

Transportation subsidies

Education assistance

Job summary

National Academy of Engineering (NAE) seeks a Program Officer to help shape a multi-year initiative on Engineering Communication. The role blends program management, writing, and stakeholder engagement to create workshops, resources, and activities that connect engineering practice with broader audiences.

The position emphasizes collaboration across engineering, communication, public engagement, and related fields.

Qualifications

• Advanced program/project management knowledge and ability to manage multiple activities and participants.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across a range of audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with colleagues, experts, and partners across organizations.
• Strong organizational abilities and comfort working in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Designs and manages programs or projects of minimal to moderate complexity; develops strategy and tracks progress.
• Translates research and emerging practices into workshops, tools, and resources.
• Plans and coordinates meetings, workshops, and trainings; handles logistics and follow-ups.
• Develops and implements outreach and dissemination plans; drafts forms, applications and materials.
• Builds relationships with external experts, practitioners, and partner organizations.
• Conducts background research to support program development and funding opportunities.

Skills

Program management

Communication skills

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in a related field

Job description

National Academy of Engineering (NAE) seeks a Program Officer to help shape a multi-year initiative on Engineering Communication. The role blends program management, writing, and stakeholder engagement to create workshops, resources, and activities that connect engineering practice with broader audiences.

The position emphasizes collaboration across engineering, communication, public engagement, and related fields.