Senior Program Officer, Food & Nutrition Policy & Research

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays

Job summary

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine invites applications for a Senior Program Officer within the Food, Nutrition, and Agriculture program. The role directs a major study on Macronutrient DRIs, guiding scientists, staff, and stakeholders through planning, execution, and dissemination of findings.

Responsibilities include leading consensus processes, expert engagement, meetings, and reporting, with a focus on policy-relevant nutrition guidance and robust project

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of human nutrition and DRIs, reviews and trials.
• Strong leadership across multidisciplinary projects and staff.
• Ability to evaluate and communicate complex scientific information clearly.
• Strong facilitation and consensus-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Directs the consensus study process from committee formation through report completion and dissemination.
• Oversees identification and recruitment of experts and appointment materials.
• Plans and executes committee meetings, workshops, and information gathering sessions.
• Provides scientific leadership for research, analysis, and written products.

Skills

Nutrition science

Program leadership

Policy analysis

Communication skills

Team coordination

Education

Master’s degree in related field

Ph.D. in related field (preferred)

Job description

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine invites applications for a Senior Program Officer within the Food, Nutrition, and Agriculture program. The role directs a major study on Macronutrient DRIs, guiding scientists, staff, and stakeholders through planning, execution, and dissemination of findings.

Responsibilities include leading consensus processes, expert engagement, meetings, and reporting, with a focus on policy-relevant nutrition guidance and robust project