Technical Standards Manager

Battery Council International•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•Remote

About The Position

Battery Council International (BCI), a century-old trade association for the North American battery industry, is hiring a Technical Standards Manager to support its growing technical program. This early-career role is suited to an organized, technically trained professional with strong communication and coordination skills. The position is fully remote and based in the Pittsburgh, PA or Washington, DC metro area. It reports to the Director of Technical Programs and involves occasional travel of approximately 14 days per year. The manager provides staff support for BCI’s technical committees and publications, including industry shipment and recycling-rate reports, standards ballots, and technical studies. Working with the Director of Technical Programs and member volunteers, the role coordinates committee activity, manages publications and standards processes, supports events, and handles program administration. The position offers a salary range of $70,000–$85,000, plus an annual bonus and benefits. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the role is open until filled. Applicants should submit a resume and a brief cover letter describing their interest and relevant experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent technical experience.
One to three years of experience in association management, committee or board staffing, or member-program coordination; internships and co-ops count.
Strong organization and meeting-facilitation skills.
Ability to staff several committees with distinct member groups at once.
Clear, professional writing skills for minutes, member correspondence, and publications.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to consensus standards development, such as ANSI, IEC, or ISO, or to regulatory and compliance programs.
Vendor-management experience with printers or data and consulting partners.
Applicants in the Pittsburgh or Washington, DC metro area are preferred.

Responsibilities

Schedule technical committee meetings, prepare agendas, draft and distribute minutes, and serve as the day-to-day liaison for member questions.
Manage shipment reports and the Recycling Rate Study with BCI’s data vendor.
Support technical reports and white papers and serve as the technical resource for the BCI Data Book.
Administer BCI Standard (BCIS) ballots from drafting and distribution through tallying.
Update published standards and product listings after each ballot cycle.
Represent BCI at Committee Week, the FBNA Conference, Board meetings, and the Annual Convention.
Support speaker management and deliverable tracking for events.
Process subscription orders and handle invoicing.
Contribute to the team’s weekly coordination.