Research Program Specialist

Research Program Specialist

Company:

New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology

Job Location:

Category:

Other Administrative Positions

Type:

Full-Time

Email:

nmtjobapps@npe.nmt.edu

JOB SUMMARY:

Provide support, to Principal Investigators, of projects of significance to the operation and administration of

ICASA. Provides and/or coordinates project planning and evaluation, ensuring that developing and existing projects are effective and in

conformance with the overall goals and objectives of the ICASA and project scope(s) of work. Responsible for coordinating and participating

in the collection, interpretation, and writing of technical documentation, including reports, proposals, specifications, procedures, use

cases, meeting minutes, brochures, flyers, as well as technical graphics. Produce documentation that meets applicable standards and is

appropriate for its intended audience. Occasional travel may be required.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Partner closely with and directly
• support the Program Management staff
• Responsible for organization and upkeep of content and dashboards stored in various projects or
• content management systems
• Draft and/or proofread monthly reports and presentations to sponsor
• Develop templates for
• presentations, procedures, reports, quad charts, etc.
• Assists staff with the developing and managing various business processes in
• support of administrative, technical, and operational activities
• Contribute to process improvements operational effectiveness and
• effects changes required for improvement
• Coordinates with various online, offsite and onsite stakeholder meetings
• Document
• meeting minutes from multiple weekly meetings
• Coordinate and collaborate with other project managers on other projects within the
• program
• Translate technical reports into format for a broader audience

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree in

Business Management & Administration, Technical Communication or related field. Proficient and demonstrated technical writing/editing skills

Proficient and demonstrated proofreading skills. Familiarity with basic scientific terms. Ability and desire to grasp new technical concepts

and learn quickly Ability to focus product based on intended audience. Skilled in use of Microsoft Office software for document development

and design. Skilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities. Ability to function within the team-concept approach to

problem-solving. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies

in a diverse community. Applicant must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret DOD security clearance. Must be a US citizen.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge in IT or other technical industry. Experience in writing requirements. Skill in examining and

reengineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures. Experience in

budget preparation and fiscal management Experience in risk and issue assessment. Ability to supervise and train employees, to include

organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments. Experience in working with federal government organizations, such as the DOE, DOD

Intelligence Community.