Program Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Master’s degree in science, education, or public administration
• 6 years of relevant program experience; Or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Subject-matter expertise: in-depth understanding of the principles underlying the Unidata Program, and of the broader agency landscape — especially NOAA line offices (NWS, NCEP, ESRL, NCEI) and NASA.
• Business development acumen: understanding of the funding environment, and demonstrated skill identifying program and business development opportunities and translating them into actionable strategies.
• People leadership: demonstrated experience supervising and mentoring staff, and leading senior-level interdisciplinary teams, including significant project management experience.
• Meeting and workshop facilitation: advanced skill planning and conducting meetings, workshops, and online discussion groups, including use of digital collaboration tools.
• Integrity and confidentiality: ability to handle confidential/sensitive information consistent with UCAR policy, acting with integrity and exhibiting behavior that merits public trust and confidence.
• Ability and willingness to travel.

Nice To Haves

• 10 years of experience in scientific program management (preferably within a governmental agency).

Responsibilities

• Lead the Community Advisory Committee: set meeting agendas, coordinate status reports, and track action items to closure.
• Manage recruitment and nomination of new committee members.
• Administer the Russell L. DeSouza award, in partnership with the Committee.
• Initiate and manage collaborations with NOAA (NWS, NCEP) and other partner agencies, including business development and service as project liaison.
• Advocate for the Unidata community on data matters, negotiating data and software agreements and maintaining relationships with agencies holding data of community interest.
• Track agency planning for new data and software systems and represent Unidata's interests at agency meetings and workshops, creating opportunities for Unidata involvement.
• Assess community needs and foster interaction across the Unidata community to promote sharing of data, tools, and ideas.
• Plan and lead community events, including the Unidata Users Workshop and dedicated sessions at AMS, AGU, and other professional meetings.
• Broaden the network of partner institutions, including outreach to other geoscience communities where collaboration adds value.
• Administer the Community Equipment Awards program, in partnership with the Unidata Director.
• Develop and execute Unidata's business development strategy: promote products and services to expand existing funding relationships, secure new funding mechanisms and service agreements, and pursue philanthropic sponsorship opportunities.
• Identify and pursue additional funding opportunities aligned with the program's overarching business development plan.
• Serve as Principal Investigator on funded projects as needed, including management of project funds.
• Oversee CSG activities and supervise staff (up to 2 direct reports).
• Facilitate close collaboration between CSG and Unidata technical staff.
• Serve on the Unidata Management Team, advising the Unidata Director on relevant plans and activities.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Time off allowance to attend classes
• Professional development opportunities
• 10% of eligible pay contributed to retirement account
• 20 days of personal time off each year
• 10 paid holidays
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Short-term medical leave paid at 100% of regular salary
• EcoPass for local Colorado residents