PhD in a related field or equivalent knowledge with 12 years of related professional experinece, 6 of which were in a supervisory capacity. PhD in public policy or space policy with an emphasis on national space policy issues, astronomy, or physics strongly desired.
Description
The Senior Board Director is responsible for the development, implementation, and on going management and evaluation of the Space Studies Board and the Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board activities.Develops the overall budgets for the two boards, including staffing requirements and ensures that each study or activity meets its stated objectives and supports the mission of the organization.Maintains internal and external relations.Oversees the assembling of committees, in the conduct of their work and/or consensus building process.Responds to requests for studies, negotiating the scope of work and budget, and independently develops programs/projects and negotiates funding with sponsors.Significantly impacts the advancement of science or policy through the successful conduct of National Academies’ programs and activities.
In consultation with the chairs and members of both boards, develops and maintains a balanced, high quality portfolio of projects/programs.Establishes a vision and working strategy for studies and activities conducted within the programs/boards.Plans, conducts, and directs work on projects/programs.Oversees the management of projects, assembles or oversees the assembling of board, committees, and/or study panels and provides oversight and guidance to the conduct of their work.Provides leadership and mentors employees.Trains and develops employees to successfully perform current responsibilities and encourages development of staff for future roles.Forms effective teams and cultivates a work environment that fosters team work.Interprets and ensures consistent application of organizational policies.Initiates personnel actions, including performance and compensation reviews and disciplinary actions.Maintains communication and productive work relationships with program volunteers.Sets agendas and oversees meeting arrangements.Oversees quality assurance efforts.Oversees financial management of the units.Participates in business planning, conducts status meetings, coordinates logistical issues, and implements planning, scheduling, and procedural changes.
Responsible for program/project development.Maintains current and develops new relationships with prospective sponsors and other external contacts.Responds to requests for studies/projects, negotiating scope of work and budget, and independently develops high-impact programs/projects and negotiates funding with sponsors.Performs fundraising activities.Prepares proposals.Oversees management of contracts.Oversees the report process during writing, report review, and release, if applicable.Oversees outreach activities, including dissemination.Conducts speaking engagements, handles press calls, participates in outside committees, and represents programs/boards at internal and external meetings.
