Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The National Science Teaching Association is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead the operational delivery of eCYBERMISSION, a national STEM competition. This role involves planning, coordinating, and executing all phases of the competition cycle while ensuring high-quality experiences for participants, educators, and volunteers.
Responsibilities
- Provide operational leadership, planning, coordination, and execution of the eCYBERMISSION program across the full competition cycle
- Supervise program staff, including assigning responsibilities, setting priorities, providing coaching and feedback, and supporting professional growth
- Establish clear timelines and accountability structures to ensure program milestones are met
- Provide direction and oversight to vendors and consultants as needed
- Work with the Director of Competitions to foster a high-performing, mission-driven team environment
- Lead operational planning and execution of the competition’s national event in collaboration with internal staff, vendors, and stakeholders
- Manage and coordinate operational aspects of the eCYBERMISSION competition, from launch through awards and post-season review
- Manage the competition judging process, including judge recruitment, onboarding, training coordination, scheduling, and support
- Ensure judging processes are fair, consistent, and transparent and address issues as they arise
- Partner with staff and stakeholders to continuously improve judge and participant experience
- Coordinate across teams to ensure program components are delivered consistently and on schedule
- Identify operational improvement opportunities and implement approved enhancements to improve program efficiency, scalability, and participant experience
- Coordinate implementation of program updates and enhancements developed by education and subject matter staff
- Collect and analyze program data, feedback, and outcomes to inform planning and decision-making
- Identify risks and operational challenges and develop mitigation strategies
- Support and coordinate educator engagement strategies in collaboration with education content staff to support recruitment, retention, and satisfaction
- Support relationship-building with educators, school administrators, partners, volunteers, and internal stakeholders
- Ensure messaging and outreach efforts are coordinated, timely, and aligned with program goals
- Serve as a program representative in meetings, webinars, conferences, and outreach activities as needed
- Develop and manage program plans, timelines, and deliverables
- Monitor participation data, operational metrics, and program spending against approved budget parameters to support reporting and planning
- Ensure program operations comply with organizational policies, sponsor requirements, and applicable guidelines
- Manage program data systems and reporting infrastructure to ensure accuracy, integrity, and accessibility
- Support preparation of reports and program documentation required by sponsors
- Document competition processes and standard operating procedures to improve program consistency and continuity
- Collaborate with internal teams including Marketing & Communications, Business Development, Technology, and Business Office to support program implementation and deliverables
- Maintain strong collaborative working relationships with consortium partners, the U.S. Army, educators, participants, volunteers, and other stakeholders
- Support cross-functional initiatives related to program growth, visibility, and sustainability
Skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex operational programs involving multiple stakeholders, timelines, and deliverables
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret program data and inform operational decision-making
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with a focus on process improvement and operational excellence
- Experience managing program systems, data tracking, and reporting processes
- Experience supervising staff and working collaboratively across departments to achieve program goals
- Ability to anticipate operational challenges and implement practical solutions
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in education, public administration, nonprofit management, business administration, or a related field
- 6–10 years of progressively responsible experience in program management, project management, or operations leadership, preferably within a nonprofit, education, STEM outreach, or grant-funded environment
- Demonstrated experience supervising staff, contractors, or program teams and managing workload distribution to ensure program deliverables are achieved
- Experience managing large-scale programs or national initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, deadlines, and operational phases
- Experience managing program operations within approved budget parameters and collaborating with grant administration and finance teams on financial tracking and reporting
- Demonstrated experience managing data systems, program metrics, and reporting processes to support program evaluation and operational decision-making
- Experience coordinating large events, competitions, or multi-phase programs involving participants, volunteers, or external partners
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and program data management tools
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
- Experience with CRM systems, project management systems, program databases, registration platforms, or participant management systems
- Strong ability to analyze program data and generate reports for internal leadership and external stakeholders
- Ability to lead teams in a collaborative and mission-driven environment
- Strong organizational and operational management skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex programs with multiple timelines and deliverables
- A master's degree is preferred
- Experience working with federally funded programs, grant-funded initiatives, or government-sponsored programs is strongly preferred
- PMP certification or equivalent training is a plus
- Familiarity with STEM education programs or military-affiliated initiatives is desirable
Benefits
- Unlimited vacation
- Remote work environment
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Sick leave
- Paid parental leave
- A retirement plan with a generous employer match
- Professional development
Company Overview
National Science Teachers Association is a member-driven organization committed to promoting science teaching and learning for all. It was founded in 1944, and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://www.nsta.org/.