About the position
Responsible for developing and managing highly complex programs or projects in the TRB Technical Activities Division (TAD). Develops program or project strategy and budget, staffing requirements and ensures the program/project meets its stated objectives. Serves as liaison between committee members, the National Academies, and other applicable parties. May supervise staff. Develops prospectuses and projects and may negotiate funding with sponsors. Requiring advanced knowledge, incumbent performs work primarily intellectual and/or analytical in character. The job's primary focus is on managing a portfolio of technical activities carried out through standing technical committees and other TAD volunteer groups. Portfolio of activities typically addresses a transportation mode, a broad disciplinary scope, or a strategic objective involving multiple modes and/or disciplines. Establishes processes and procedures consistent with TAD policies and standard procedures to ensure the effective and efficient operation of a complex function. Has authority to take whatever action deemed advisable or necessary, subject to organizational and departmental policies and rules. Provides technical direction and performance reviews for supervised staff. Provides innovative solutions to complex problems that impact program's or project's success.
Responsibilities
- Independently manages a portfolio of standing technical committees and other volunteer groups in one or more modal, disciplinary, or broad objective areas.
- Manages the formation, rotation, and dissolution of standing technical committees and other volunteer groups according to TAD policies and procedures.
- Conducts workshops and/or meetings, develops agendas, invites presenters and participants, oversees multimedia presentations, and prepares written summaries.
- Prepares background papers and technical summaries and syntheses, develops written products, and reviews committee-produced products.
- Guides the subject-matter content of activities such as the TRB Annual Meeting, specialty conferences, workshops, and meetings.
- Cooperates with other staff in the TAD Program Content Group, the TAD Operation Group, and the TAD Publishing Group in planning and logistics.
- Responsible for communications among committees in incumbent's portfolio and between TAD and the committees and committee leadership.
- Manages dissemination of reports and other types of publications.
- May supervise technical or procedural work of other staff under the overall guidance of relevant TAD policies and authorities.
- Responsible for financial management of assigned programs or projects, including overseeing budget and schedule.
- Conducts field visits to gather information about research and innovation, exchange knowledge, and provide information about TRB activities.
- Collaborates with experts and sponsors from federal, state, and local government agencies, foundations, schools, and other organizations.
- Maintains ongoing relationships with major sponsors and develops new sponsors for TRB's Core Program.
- Oversees planning for conferences, supporting committees in developing program content.
Requirements
- Master's degree in a related field, or equivalent knowledge.
- Six years of related professional experience, two of which were in a supervisory capacity.
- Demonstrated impact on the advancement of science or policy through the successful completion of National Academies' activities or equivalent outside activities.
- Demonstrated high level of proficiency in conveying scientific, technical, and/or policy information in verbal and written form.
Nice-to-haves
- Ph.D. in related field preferred.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
- Retirement and savings benefits
- Leave benefits such as paid holidays and paid personal leave
- Transportation subsidies
- Education assistance
