Program Officer: Health Security & Biomedical Policy

nas; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine seeks a Program Officer to support a portfolio of activities focused on health care system resilience and public health preparedness. The role involves coordinating rapid expert consultations, synthesizing evidence, and developing timely written products to inform policy and operational decisions.

The position emphasizes strong project management, research, analytical, and communication skills, with collaboration across federal

Qualifications

• Strong project management, research, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary experts and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and implementation of assigned projects within the Standing Committee on Emerging Infectious Diseases and 21st Century Health Threats.
• Develop project work plans, timelines, budgets, deliverables, and internal review processes in line with National Academies policies.
• Coordinate multiple concurrent projects, working with leadership, committee members, authors, consultants, and staff.
• Identify project risks and help resolve issues affecting schedules, resources, or deliverables.
• Provide day-to-day direction and coordination for project staff.

Skills

Project management

Research

Analytical skills

Communication

Job description

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine seeks a Program Officer to support a portfolio of activities focused on health care system resilience and public health preparedness. The role involves coordinating rapid expert consultations, synthesizing evidence, and developing timely written products to inform policy and operational decisions.

The position emphasizes strong project management, research, analytical, and communication skills, with collaboration across federal