Senior Program Officer, Food, Nutrition & Agriculture Leadership

National Academy of Sciences; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

National Academy of Sciences in Washington, DC seeks a Senior Program Officer to lead the Food, Nutrition, and Agriculture program. You will manage a 50-month study updating Macronutrient DRIs, directing staff, coordinating committees, sponsors, and publications.

The role requires advanced nutrition knowledge, leadership, and strong written/verbal communication, with supervision responsibilities and liaison duties across stakeholders. Hybrid work with onsite emphasis.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of human nutrition and familiarity with DRIs, systematic reviews, and dietary trials.
• Strong program and project leadership for multidisciplinary projects.
• Ability to evaluate, synthesize, and communicate complex scientific information clearly.
• Strong facilitation and consensus-building skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and manage risks.
• Ability to build relationships with committees, sponsors, and staff.
• Demonstrated supervision and staff development abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct the consensus study process from formation to report completion and dissemination.
• Oversee committee recruitment and appointment materials per institutional policies.
• Plan and execute committee meetings, information sessions, and workshops.
• Provide scientific leadership for research and analytical activities.
• Draft, edit, and review report content for publication and accuracy.
• Support development and review of final manuscripts and responses to reviews.
• Lead communications activities for project websites, meetings, and milestones.
• Develop dissemination strategies for reports to scientific, policy, professional, and public audiences.

Skills

Advanced nutrition knowledge

Leadership

Policy communication

Facilitation

Project management

Staff supervision

Stakeholder engagement

Written & verbal communication

Education

Master's degree

PhD preferred

Job description

National Academy of Sciences in Washington, DC seeks a Senior Program Officer to lead the Food, Nutrition, and Agriculture program. You will manage a 50-month study updating Macronutrient DRIs, directing staff, coordinating committees, sponsors, and publications.

The role requires advanced nutrition knowledge, leadership, and strong written/verbal communication, with supervision responsibilities and liaison duties across stakeholders. Hybrid work with onsite emphasis.