Deputy Executive Director - Gulf Research Program

Job Description Summary:

In 2013, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine established the Gulf Research Program (GRP) with a $500 million endowment to enhance oil system safety and the protection of human health and the environment in the Gulf of Mexico and on the outer continental shelf of the U.S. The GRP seeks a Deputy Executive Director to work closely with Executive Director to guide the GRP through the next decade of accelerated spending and program development, ensure integration across the GRP's program units, and guide the GRP work towards demonstrable impact from the initial endowment.

Incumbent will have program expertise and experience related to at least one unit of the division. Supports the Executive Office in management, policymaking, and planning activities.

Maintains productive internal and external relations. Consistently exercises substantial discretion and independent judgment and has authority to formulate, affect, interpret, or implement management priorities, policies, or practices. Has responsibility for establishing budgets and staffing plans.

Incumbent will interact with executives on high-level functional issues, providing recommendations and solutions with full understanding of cross-organizational impact and needs. Cultivates a work environment that fosters teamwork. Interprets and ensures consistent application of organizational and GRP policies.

May serve as Acting Executive Director in the absence of the Executive Director. Reports to Executive Director.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

NOTE A COVER LETTER IS REQUIRED FOR CONSIDERATION

Executive Management: Partners with the Executive Director in management and planning activities.

Advises on tactical and strategic direction. Works closely with the Executive Director and other senior leaders to translate strategic goals into operational plans and measurable outcomes. Serves in an acting capacity in the absence of the Executive Director with decision-making and signature authority for all GRP activities. Represents GRP within the organization to leadership and outside the organization to constituents and other parties.

Program Unit Oversight: Provides program unit strategy across workforce planning, learning and development, talent management, organizational change, engagement, and retention. Fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement among Program Unit Leads.

Data Management: Oversee data management activities, including data associated with research grants and other awards.

Activities could include the design and implementation of a data program to manage GRP's internal data including research data from GRP funded grants, programmatic information, and data related to GRP-affiliated experts, stakeholders, and grantees. Supports data transparency and accessibility from all GRP-affiliated research, including technology solutions as required. Generate reporting for the GRP as a whole and within and across GRP units.

Synthesis: Strategize and organize GRP programs or initiatives to align with the GRP Strategic Plan.

Monitors progress towards strategic objectives, adjusting plans, resources, and strategies as necessary to achieve desired outcomes. Provides leadership and direction to multiple program units, ensuring effective integration and alignment. Develops and implements processes to enhance coordination and communication across program units. Works with Program Unit Leads, the Communications Director, and the Executive Director to present a clear narrative of GRP activity, change, or impact.

NONESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Related duties and special projects as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to solve intellectual problems that reflect substantial variety and complexity.

Ability to serve as a resource to others in resolving complex issues. Ability to operate with substantial latitude for independent judgment and action. Ability to execute high quality, timely work.

Ability to work successfully in a team environment and to form and maintain effective teams, resolve conflicts, and seek consensus. Experience working in complex environments with a high degree of organizational effectiveness. Ability to develop relationships with co-workers and employees in other National Academies' departments through effective communication, consultation, and collaboration.

Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to effectively interact with all levels of employees. Understanding of the National Academies' mission and culture.

Minimum Education/Training Requirements: Ph.D. in related field or equivalent knowledge.

Minimum Experience: Twelve years of related professional experience, six of which were in a supervisory capacity.

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 Executive Director.

Independently establishes goals and objectives. Supervises assigned staff.

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 $159,060 - $278,360. 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: Minimum 20% onsite work; Office environment, with travel between National Academies' facilities and to off-site meeting/stakeholder 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.

Any qualification to be considered equivalent, in lieu of stated minimum, requires the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.

The 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. Some functions in this description may be specific to a particular unit of the National Academies and not applicable to other units.

Job Family:

PROG

Employee Type:

Employee

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

City/State:

Washington, District of Columbia