Associate Program Officer - Biomedical and Health Sciences Program

Overview

The Biomedical and Health Sciences Program addresses basic biomedical, translational, clinical, and health sciences research, development, and policy. They also address workforce issues, bioethics, legal and societal contexts, and the resilience and health security of communities.

The Associate Program Officer performs a variety of programmatic, project management, and research tasks to support the Board. Provides research and project management support for the planning, implementation, follow-up, and dissemination activities of assigned projects. May assist senior staff in the development of programs/projects, including developing prospectuses and raising funds.

• PROJECT MANAGEMENT:
  Under general supervision of the study director, leads one or more of the study or project tasks to ensure stated objectives are met. Coordinates program or project activities, handles inquiries, organizes hybrid meetings and workshops, and develops materials. Develops agendas, invites presenters and participants, oversees meeting logistics and multimedia presentations, and prepares written summaries. Collaborates with experts and sponsors from government agencies, foundations, schools, and other organizations.
  
  May perform financial and administrative tasks related to assigned programs or projects. Represents the program/project within and outside the National Academies.
• COMMITTEE MANAGEMENT:
  Where applicable and with senior staff oversight, recruits potential committee/panel nominees. Communicates with and facilitates the flow of information among chair, members, consultants, program or project sponsors, and staff. Prepares reports on program or project activities.
• RESEARCH AND WRITING:
  Identifies and gathers research materials. Conducts background research. Synthesizes and edits research findings and technical data. Determines the relevance of data and prepares background papers and technical summaries. Manages reference checking. Develops written materials and coordinates/oversees the publication of materials. May edit reports, facilitate response to review, and participate in dissemination activities, including identifying and engaging external organizations, preparing dissemination materials, and conducting dissemination meetings.
  
  Related duties and specific projects as assigned.
• STAFF MANAGEMENT:
  May assist with supervising and mentoring staff. Assigns tasks and provides guidance and feedback to staff. Serves as a resource to staff.
• PROJECT DEVELOPMENT:
  May assist senior staff in the development of programs/projects. May assist in raising funds for current and future projects by conducting research on topics for new studies, developing prospectuses and writing proposals, and identifying potential sponsors. Where applicable, participates in managing funder/member/alumni relations.

• EDUCATION:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent knowledge. Advanced degree in related field preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Three years of related professional experience. Relevant experience in epidemiological research studies, literature synthesis, and work related to women’s health issues is preferred.
• COLLABORATION AND TEAM WORK:
  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.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  Office environment, with occasional travel between National Academies’ facilities and to off-site meeting/sponsor locations. Hybrid work schedule requiring 3 days per week onsite.

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.

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