Senior Program Development Director, Transportation Research

National Academy of Sciences; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 126,880 - 198,250; Full time

Job summary

National Academies seeks a Program Development Director for ACRP in Washington, DC. This senior role leads development, coordination, and delivery of applied transportation research, engaging sponsors and senior volunteers to shape cohesive research portfolios.

The Director manages high-visibility projects with limited supervision, aligning priorities with FAA, TRB, and NASEM to deliver impactful transportation solutions.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a discipline relevant to transportation, public policy, research management, or related field.
• Master's or bachelor's with significant leadership responsibilities and independent research experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify, refine and prioritize research needs with the Director and Deputy Director.
• Prepare analyses and recommendations to support oversight deliberations and project approvals.
• Integrate oversight guidance with stakeholder input to shape program delivery.
• Plan and coordinate oversight committee meetings, agendas, and materials.

Skills

Strategic program leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Executive communication

Portfolio management

Team collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in transportation/public policy/research management

Master's or bachelor's with significant leadership experience

Tools

Asana

Microsoft Teams

Job description

National Academies seeks a Program Development Director for ACRP in Washington, DC. This senior role leads development, coordination, and delivery of applied transportation research, engaging sponsors and senior volunteers to shape cohesive research portfolios.

The Director manages high-visibility projects with limited supervision, aligning priorities with FAA, TRB, and NASEM to deliver impactful transportation solutions.