Associate Program Officer - Physical Sciences, Systems, and Infrastructure

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine•Town of Johnstown, NY

11d•$73,760 - $92,190•Hybrid

About The Position

The Center for Advancing Science and Technology (CAST) fuels innovation across physical sciences, engineering, education, and policy to advance the nation’s future prosperity and resilience. Our work prepares and supports the U.S. workforce to strengthen American competitiveness and security. The Associate Program Officer in the Physical Sciences, Systems, and Infrastructure program area in CAST will, under general supervision, lead one or more of the organization’s programs or projects. Conducts research and prepares research papers and/or summaries. Tracks relevant issues and compiles reports. Coordinates program or project activities, handling inquiries, organizing meetings and workshops, and developing materials. Supervises or assists with the supervision of support staff. Ensures the program or project meets its stated objectives. May assist senior staff in the development of programs/projects, including developing prospectuses and raising funds. Applies specific professional-level knowledge to solve problems requiring the identification and analysis of moderately complex variables. Incumbent takes action to solve routine problems in areas of assigned responsibility, but receives guidance or expertise from higher-level staff on more complex problems. Incumbent establishes processes and procedures to ensure the effective and efficient operation of program/project. Typically assist with supervision of staff, but certain positions may have full supervisory responsibilities for assigned staff.

Requirements

Knowledge of issues in applicable discipline.
Ability to solve varied and complex problems using originality and ingenuity.
Ability to operate using appreciable latitude for independent judgment and action.
Ability to work successfully in a team environment.
Ability to develop relationships with co-workers and employees in other National Academies’ departments through effective communication.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to effectively interact with all levels of employees.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent knowledge.
Three years of related professional experience.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

Leads assigned program(s) or project(s). Where applicable and with senior staff oversight, recruits potential committee/panel nominees.
Communicates with and facilitates the flow of information among chair, members, consultants, program or project sponsors, and staff.
Prepares reports on program or project activities.
Identifies and gathers research materials.
Conducts background research.
Synthesizes and edits research findings and technical data.
Determines relevance of data and prepares background papers and technical summaries.
Manages reference checking.
Organizes meetings. Develops agendas, invites presenters and participants, oversees meeting logistics and multimedia presentations, and prepares written summaries.
Develops written materials and coordinates/oversees publication of materials.
May edit reports, facilitate response to review, and participate in dissemination activities, including identification and engaging of external organizations, preparing dissemination materials, and conducting dissemination meetings.
Assists with supervising and mentoring staff. Assigns tasks and provides guidance and feedback to staff.
Ensures required training is accomplished and participates in performance reviews.
Serves as a resource to support staff.
Performs financial and administrative tasks related to assigned program(s) or project(s).
Creates, maintains, and updates records, databases, and files.
Authorizes expenditures, tracks spending, monitors budget, and projects future spending plans.
Represents the program/project within and outside the National Academies.
Collaborates with experts and sponsors from government agencies, foundations, schools, and other organizations.
May assist in raising funds for current and future projects by conducting research on topics for new studies, writing proposals, and identifying potential sponsors.
Where applicable, participates in managing funder/member/alumni relations.