Senior Program Officer - Macronutrient DRIs & Food Policy

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

Job summary

National Academies seeks a Senior Program Officer to lead the Macronutrient Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) study update within the Food, Nutrition, and Agriculture program. The role requires expert knowledge in human nutrition, consensus-building leadership, and effective coordination of committees, staff, and sponsors.

The position reports to the Senior Program Director, overseeing staff, budgets, and project deliverables over a ~50-month period, with a hybrid work arrangement in Washington,

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of nutrition and DRIs.
• Strong program and project leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Directs the consensus study process from committee formation to report completion.
• Oversees recruitment of experts and engagement of stakeholders.
• Leads information gathering, workshops, and dissemination activities.
• Manages staff and project budgets, timelines, and sponsor relations.

Skills

Project leadership

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Team supervision

Facilitation and consensus-building

Education

Master’s degree in related field

Ph.D. preferred

Job description

National Academies seeks a Senior Program Officer to lead the Macronutrient Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) study update within the Food, Nutrition, and Agriculture program. The role requires expert knowledge in human nutrition, consensus-building leadership, and effective coordination of committees, staff, and sponsors.

The position reports to the Senior Program Director, overseeing staff, budgets, and project deliverables over a ~50-month period, with a hybrid work arrangement in Washington,