Associate Program Officer - Gulf Futures Program

Description

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES :

Program Management and Administration

Leads assigned program(s) or project(s) and ensures they meet their stated objectives. Organizes, coordinates, and conducts workshops and other meetings.

Tracks relevant issues and compiles reports. Where applicable, and with senior staff oversight, recruits potential program(s) or project(s) committee members.

Communicates with and facilitates the flow of information among chair, committee members, and 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(s) or project(s) within and outside the National Academies. May assist senior staff in the development of programs / projects, including developing prospectuses and raising funds.

Grants Management :

Contributes to the design and implementation of research and other grants opportunities. Communicates with and facilitates the flow of information among applicants, panel review members, leadership, and staff.

Manages peer review of applications, analyzes review scores, drafts recommendations for selecting finalists, and contributes to grant program evaluation.

Collaborates with Finance Business Partner, Communications Director, and Data Officer. Manages life cycle of grants, monitors grantee performance, and reviews annual reports.

Logistics

Develops meeting agendas and material, invites presenters and participants, oversees meeting logistics and multimedia presentations, and prepares written summaries.

Communication, Research, and Writing Activities

Identifies and gathers research material. Conducts background research. Synthesizes and edits research findings and technical data.

Develops written material and coordinates / oversees publication of material. 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.

Prepare background papers and technical summaries. Prepares reports on program or project activities. Determines relevance of data and prepares background papers and technical summaries.

Manages reference checking.

Teamwork

Collaborates with experts from academia, government agencies, industry, non-profits, and other organizations. Works within a staff team, within the Gulf Research Program, and within the National Academies.

Assist with the development and management of other programs run in collaboration with GRP Boards. Ensures required training is accomplished and participates in performance reviews.

Serves as a resource to support staff.

NONESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Related duties and special projects as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities : Knowledge of issues in disciplines that could include the energy transition, environmental sciences, community resilience, and climate impacts, and / or knowledge of critical issues in the Gulf region.

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.

Minimum Education / Training Requirements : Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent knowledge.

Minimum Experience : Three years of related professional experience. Demonstrated basic proficiency in conveying scientific / technical / policy information in verbal and written form.

Preferred Education : Advanced degree in related field.

Preferred Experience : Experience in designing and managing complex projects or programs. Experience with managing grants.

Experience in interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary projects.

Physical Capabilities : Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time. Ability to travel.

Required Licenses, Certification or Registration : None.

Supervisory Responsibilities / Controls : Reports to program director. Sets objectives with supervisor and receives input and advice as needed.

Compensation Range : The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine support equity, fairness, and transparency in our compensation programs.

An estimated compensation range for this position is $70,880 - $88,600. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will be based on the candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, and work experience, commensurate with compensation of current employees in comparable positions with similar knowledge, skills, and work experience, and subject to budget parameters.

Note it is not typical for a candidate to be hired at the higher end of the range.

Work Environment : Hybrid Office / Telecommute environment, expected onsite percentage 20%, with occasional travel between National Academies’ facilities and to off-site meeting / sponsor locations.

The National Academies’ Statement on Diversity and Inclusion :

We, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (the National Academies), value diversity among our staff, members, volunteers, partners, vendors, and audiences.

We recognize that talent is broadly distributed in society and that many perspectives enhance the quality of our work and drive innovation and impact.

We pledge to cultivate a workplace culture and climate that promotes inclusion, belonging, accessibility, and anti-racism;

upholds equity; and values the participation of all who are engaged in advancing our mission. By embracing the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in our programs, institutional policies and practices, and products, we will be able to better advise the nation on the most complex issues facing society and the world.

Equal Opportunity Employer :

It is the policy of the National Academies to recruit, hire, transfer, compensate, and promote people in all job categories and to administer all other personnel actions, terms and conditions of employment in a manner that is consistent with equal employment, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, medical condition for which a person has been rehabilitated or cured, marital status, family responsibilities, genetic information, political affiliation, personal appearance, matriculation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

It is also the institution's policy to recruit, hire, promote, and provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and covered veterans who are otherwise qualified.

Job Family : PROG

PROG

Employee Type : Employee

Employee

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

37.5

City / State :

Washington, District of Columbia