Program Manager (AI) - NOAA

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.