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This position is in the National Academies’ Center for Advancing Science and Technology (CAST) which 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 will work in the Physical Sciences, Systems, and Infrastructure (PSSI) program area.The PSSI program area sets research priorities, highlights critical future directions, and develops policy innovations to advance mathematical and physical sciences, energy systems, engineering and manufacturing, infrastructure and facilities, and defense and intelligence.\nThe APO will lead one or more projects under general supervision from the PSSI Senior Program Director; help develop project strategies, budgets, and schedules; and ensure activities achieve their objectives. Drawing on professional knowledge of one or more areas of the mathematical and physical sciences, engineering, defense and energy policy, physical infrastructure, and related fields, the APO will address varied and moderately complex problems, exercising independent judgment on routine matters and seeking guidance on more complex issues.\nThe APO will communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with technical and general audiences, and collaborate with committee members, external experts, and National Academies staff to develop and prepare written products for publication. With senior staff oversight, the APO will identify and recruit experts and help assemble committees and other authoring groups. The APO will conduct background research, coordinate meetings and convenings, and may assist with concepts, prospectuses, and proposals for new projects. The APO may also oversee assigned work and assist with the supervision of support staff and will report to a senior staff member in PSSI.\nJob Description:\nESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES\n\nProgram and Project Management\nLead assigned projects, including helping to develop strategies, budgets, schedules, and staffing plans; ensure stated objectives are achieved.\nPerform financial and administrative tasks for assigned projects; authorize expenditures, track spending, monitor budgets, and collaborate with financial staff to project future spending and ensure compliance with institutional requirements.\nEstablish and follow processes and procedures that support the effective and efficient operation of assigned projects.\nExpert Committee and Convening Leadership\nWith senior staff oversight, identify and recruit committee and panel nominees; support expert groups and the development of their products.\nOrganize workshops and other convenings; develop agendas, invite presenters and participants, oversee logistics and multimedia presentations, and prepare summaries.\nCoordinate with committee chairs, members, consultants, sponsors, staff, and other participants and facilitate the timely flow of information.\nWriting, Research, Review, and Editorial Management\nSupport committee and roundtable members, authors, workshop participants, and other experts throughout all aspects of their work.\nIdentify and gather research materials; conduct background research; synthesize and edit technical data, research, and other evidence; and manage reference checking.\nDevelop written materials and coordinate or oversee their publication; write and edit background papers, technical summaries, reports, proceedings, and other expert products.\nAs assigned, edit reports, facilitate response to review, respond to comments and concerns from reviewers and editors, and help prepare final manuscripts for publication.\nCommunications and Dissemination\nContribute to communications activities for assigned projects and help publicize projects, activities, and organizational priorities.\nParticipate in report dissemination, including coordinating production and preparing supporting materials.\nHelp identify and engage external organizations and partners in dissemination efforts and support dissemination meetings and related activities.\nStaff Leadership and Development\nAssist with supervising staff; assign tasks and provide guidance and feedback.\nSupport staff training, performance reviews, and effective teamwork.\nCollaboration and Internal and External Representation\nCollaborate with experts and sponsors from federal, state, and local government agencies, foundations, universities, research institutions, and other organizations.\nRepresent assigned projects within and outside the National Academies.\nDevelop and support collaborative activities with other National Academies units.\nSponsor Relations and Program Development\nSupport productive relationships with existing sponsors and assist in managing relationships with sponsors, members, and alumni.\nConduct background research on topics for potential studies and other activities.\nAssist senior staff in developing prospectuses and proposals for new and continuing funding.\nHelp identify potential sponsors and support fundraising for current and future projects.\nParticipate in managing funder, member, and alumni relations, as applicable.\nQUALIFICATIONS\nRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of scientific, technical, or policy issues in one or more areas of mathematical and physical sciences, engineering, energy, defense, infrastructure, or related fields. Ability to solve varied and complex problems using originality and ingenuity. Ability to operate using appreciable latitude for independent judgment and action. Ability to conduct research, synthesize technical information, and communicate scientific, technical, and policy issues to multiple audiences. Ability to lead assigned projects and work successfully in a team environment. Ability to develop relationships with co-workers, employees in other National Academies’ departments, and external constituents through effective communication. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff and stakeholders.\nMinimum Education/Training Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a mathematical science, engineering, physical science, or field related to defense and energy policy, or equivalent knowledge.\nMinimum Experience: Three years of related professional experience.\nPreferred Education and Experience: Advanced degree in a related field.\nPreferred Qualification: Preference may be given to candidates who hold or are eligible and willing to pursue a Secret or Top Secret security clearance.\nPhysical Capabilities: Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time. Ability to travel.\nSupervisory Responsibilities/Controls: Reports to a PSSI senior staff member. Sets objectives with supervisor and receives input and advice as needed. Assists in the supervision of project or program staff.\nCompensation & Benefits: An estimated compensation range for this position is $73,760 - $92,190. 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. This is a benefits-eligible position. Our Benefits Plan offers competitive and comprehensive benefit options, including 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, and education assistance. For more information, please click here.\nWork Environment: Hybrid Office/Telecommute environment, expected onsite percentage 60%, with occasional travel between National Academies’ facilities and to off-site meeting/sponsor locations.\nEqual Opportunity Employer:\nIt 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 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, 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.\nAny qualification to be considered equivalent, in lieu of stated minimum, requires the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.\nThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. 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