Program Manager (AI) - NOAA

Nemean Solutions, headquartered in Sierra Vista, AZ, is a certified SBA 8(a) Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) and veteran-operated company providing advanced Military Intelligence, Enterprise and Cloud IT services, Cybersecurity, Special Operations Forces (SOF) Exercise and Training, and niche Program Support and Professional Services to Federal and State Agencies supporting the US Government Defense, Intelligence and Aerospace sectors.

Job Summary:

The Program Manager supports National Weather Service (NWS) science and research priorities, particularly Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) and social science data integration, by documenting user needs, managing cross-office and cross-discipline projects, supporting communications and policy activities, advancing AI strategic planning, and coordinating key councils, committees, and working groups.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

User Needs and Project Management

• Document and manage user needs for NWS science and research, particularly for AI/ML and social science data integration projects.
• Provide project management for cross-office and cross-discipline AI/ML projects, including drafting proposals and project plans; managing costs, schedule, and scope; supporting team execution; and identifying collaboration opportunities across NWS, NOAA, academia, and private partners.

Communications

• Coordinate presentations, documentation, and talking points to communicate program status to NOAA and NWS management.
• Draft public talking points and slides for presentations and media requests on AI/ML based on current policies and regulations, ongoing projects, and the future direction for NWS.
• Provide general support to the OSTI Chief Scientist and manage responses to data calls and general taskers efficiently.

Policy and Strategic Planning

• Work with the OSTI Chief Scientist and diverse teams to develop an AI Strategic Plan and implementation plan and provide continuous updates.
• Review current and draft AI policy and legislation for impacts, write summaries, and provide recommendations on implementation.

Councils, Committees, and Working Group Support

• Perform the role of Secretariat for the NWS AI Working Group and the NOAA AI Executive Committee, working with the OSTI Chief Scientist to set agendas, manage tasks, take meeting notes, and develop internal and external communications.
• Support the OSTI Chief Scientist in reviewing and preparing materials and coordinating with stakeholders for the NOAA Science Advisory Board (SAB) and the NOAA Science Council.

Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Minimum Education/Requirements:

•  Master's  Degree in business, management, IT, or a related field. 
• 12 years of experience, including at least 5 years of program management experience.
• Proficient in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project), Smartsheet, Visio, and cloud-based collaboration tools.
• Active Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of portfolio, program, and project management methodologies.
• Due to federal contract requirements, applicants must be U.S. citizens.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with legislative environmental communications preferred.

Security Clearance:

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Low Risk / Public Trust clearance.

Travel Requirement:

• Occasional travel to NOAA facilities in the Washington, DC Metro Area may be required.

The pay range listed represents a good-faith estimate, in accordance with pay transparency requirements, and may vary depending on the candidate’s experience, education, and other job-related factors.

What Nemean Solutions, LLC offers:

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans, Paid Time Off, sick leave, 401k Retirement Savings plan with company match, and more.

Nemean Solutions is proud to be a Veteran friendly employer and provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Equal Opportunity for VEVRAA Protected Veterans. Nemean Solutions, LLC will not discriminate against employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss or disclose compensation information.

We are a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified Employer and strongly encourage applications from veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses.