Space Grants & Programs Specialist

National Geographic; Washington; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

National Geographic Society is seeking a Sr. Specialist to support the Science and Innovation Programs in the Space focus area.

You will develop, evaluate, and manage grants, while coordinating across divisions and with Explorers to advance space science initiatives. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years in research, conservation, or related fields, with a preference for space science and nonprofit program experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 4+ years of experience in research, science, conservation, sustainability or related fields.
• Experience in space-related science preferred.
• Experience working in a non‑profit environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Space focus area portfolio strategy and adaptive management.
• Develop and manage RFPs and grants; oversee proposal reviews and priorities.
• Build strong relationships with Explorers and provide programmatic support.
• Organize data, dashboards and reporting to visualize program impact.

Skills

Scientific method

Space science landscape

Oral and written communication

Multi‑project management

Cross‑team collaboration

Adaptability

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

GoogleDocs

Microsoft Office

Slack

Miro

Airtable

Job description

National Geographic Society is seeking a Sr. Specialist to support the Science and Innovation Programs in the Space focus area.

You will develop, evaluate, and manage grants, while coordinating across divisions and with Explorers to advance space science initiatives. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years in research, conservation, or related fields, with a preference for space science and nonprofit program experience.