Overview The Program Manager provides senior-level, non-supervisory leadership for the development, coordination, and delivery of applied transportation research programs within the Cooperative Transportation Research Programs (CRP), including the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP), Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP), Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP), Behavioral Traffic Safety (BTSCRP). Reporting to the Director and working closely with both the Director and Deputy Director, the Program Manager serves as a primary staff partner to the program oversight committee. The position ensures that oversight committee priorities, decisions, and guidance—together with external stakeholder input—are effectively translated into internal program delivery activities and coherent research portfolios. The role exercises substantial independent judgment, manages a portfolio of complex and high-visibility research projects, and engages extensively with senior volunteers, sponsors, and stakeholders across the transportation community. Responsibilities Oversight Committee or a master’s, or bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with significant professional experience demonstrating advanced subject matter expertise, leadership in complex projects or programs, and independent research, analysis, or policy development responsibilities. Minimum Experience Ten years of related professional experience. Demonstrated impact on the advancement of science or policy through the successful completion of National Academies’ activities or equivalent outside activities and through effective dissemination of these activities. Significant experience managing applied research projects or programs. Demonstrated experience supervising and developing professional staff in a complex organization. Other Details Supervisory Responsibilities/Controls: Reports to the Division Director. Independently establishes goals and objectives. May supervise staff. Mental And Physical Capabilities: Ability to be visible on camera for meetings when remote; ability to use a computer and applicable hardware/software to perform responsibilities; ability to use multiple technology collaboration platforms; ability to focus and multi-task; begin work at the required time; ability to lift/carry laptop and other mobile devices; ability to commute to work; ability to travel between National Academies’ facilities and offsite sponsor/partner locations; ability to work in different time zones when traveling internationally. Ability To Perform Work Responsibilities Onsite, Where Required: Ability to interact in-person with multiple people and large groups; ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines; ability to use a computer and applicable hardware/software to perform responsibilities. Work Environment: Hybrid office/telecommute environment; expected onsite percentage 60%; occasional travel between National Academies’ facilities and to off-site meeting/sponsor locations. Compensation
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