TechGlobal is seeking a Strategic Planning Specialist to support the NOAA Educational Partnership Program with Minority Serving Institutions (EPP/MSI) Cooperative Science Centers (CSCs). The EPP/MSI is a Federal STEM education and NOAA mission future workforce program focusing on post-secondary education and a diverse future workforce for NOAA and NOAA-mission related enterprises in atmospheric, oceanic, and environmental sciences.

The Strategic Planning Specialist analyzes, monitors, and generates recommendations and reports in support of the EPP/MSI and supports all components of the program including requests from academic partners, primarily from the MSI community.

Responsibilities:

• Performs analysis, supports evaluations, and advises management on grant recipient administration and reporting on the effectiveness and productivity of programs supported by the EPP/MSI.
• Uses knowledge and professional STEM education and training to review and recommend the acceptance of reports, alumni updates, and data submission, including through a program student tracker to the EPP/MSI and complementary education programs and activities.
• Implements management principles and optimize processes, analytical including evaluative methods to assess program development and execution to improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Advises program managers and officials on EPP/MSI program management functions or major extramural programs and develops recommendations for the Office of Education and NOAA, as appropriate of major policies that may have an impact on EPP/MSI programs.
• Recommends developmental, efficiency and strategic improvements to current programs and processes. Once approved, present strategies to academic partners and other award recipients.
• Serve as an integral member of the EPP/MSI team on all substantive activities including: developing solicitations for proposals; participating in the administrative grant applications review process; support the planning and logistical preparations for EPP/MSI events; and, represents the Office of Education and EPP/MSI program interest at agency wide and education meetings.
• Develops and expands working relationships with relevant academic partners, representatives from agency partners, education and science communities, affinity groups and organizations engaged in post-secondary and professional development relevant to EPP/MSI and Office of Education responsibilities.
• Complete data analysis to convey the benefits of the EPP/MSI program support to institutions and individuals.
• Support the Program in planning and conducting program-wide meetings, seminars, symposiums and Biennial Education and Science Forums.
• Create interactive training materials for orientation and professional development of EPP/MSI supported students and associates.
• Interact and engage with a broad range of people and cultures, from senior leadership to staff.

Skills:

• Ability to analyze & relate complex variables to a specific policy issue and frame feasible options; and ability to represent the organization and present issues and recommendations orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform the full range of project functions, including planning/reviewing work products submitted by award recipients.
• Demonstrate effective analytical and communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Coordinates the review of work products received from award recipients and provides effective communication to ensure timely submission of reports and data to the Program office.
• Knowledge and experience in data analytics, project planning, and project management.
• Technical knowledge and skills in federal financial assistance awards - grants and cooperative agreements (incl., Monitoring, Audits, and Reporting; understanding the fundamental rules governing Federal financial assistance, implementation of 2 CFR 200)

Education Requirements:

• PhD preferred, or a minimum Master's degree in a STEM discipline.
• Work experience that includes a minimum of 5 years experience working with post secondary minority serving institutions.
• Certification in Federal Grants Management.

We offer competitive compensation packages, including benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. If you are passionate about education and have the skills required for this role, we encourage you to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $83,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• post secondary minority serving institutions: 5 years (Preferred)
• federal grants development and management: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Federal Grants Management certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person