Supply Chain Intelligence Specialist
Company: National Radio Astronomy Observatory
Location: Remote
Posted on: September 1, 2024
Job Description:
National Radio Astronomy Observatory
Position Description: Position SummaryAt Associated Universities,
Inc. (AUI) we collaborate with the scientific community to plan,
build, and operate cutting-edge facilities.We cultivate excellence,
deliver value, enhance education, and engage the public. Our
expertise focuses on continually improving research and
development, user facilities, management and operations, technology
incubation, and community engagement through workshop and
conference planning.Here, we are seeking a Supply Chain
Intelligence Specialist who will report to the Senior Advisor,
Energy and Environment Programs, and is responsible for leading and
designing research initiatives to advance data analysis, model
development, and transparency in critical material supply chains,
focusing on machine learning and AI applications. They will develop
strategies to enhance domestic and ally supply chains, ensure
regulatory compliance, and drive high-impact industry initiatives.
Responsibilities include fostering collaborations, representing
AUI, managing advanced analytical methodologies, preparing reports
and publications, and supporting various team projects. The role
offers remote or Northern Virginia-based work options.This
appointment will be awarded initially for two yearsand renewable
for a third year. The location for the position will be in Northern
Virginia.A remote workstation within the United States may be
considered for candidates with sufficient experience who can work
independently while still communicating effectively with the
team.What You Will be Doing:Your key responsibilities and duties
will include, but are not limited to:
Research Leadership and
Innovation:Lead and design research initiatives to enhance data
analysis, model development, and transparency in upstream critical
material facilities and markets.Conduct cutting-edge research on
critical material supply chains with a focus on machine learning
and AI applications for modeling and analysis of social and
business networks related to batteries and other mission-critical
technologies.Lead the analysis of international transactions and
ownership/financing networks for critical materials relevant to
batteries.Strategic Development and Compliance:
- Develop strategies to enhance domestic and ally supply chains,
improve market intelligence, and ensure compliance with a complex,
evolving regulatory landscape.
- Develop feasible and cost-effective compliance mechanisms for
battery mineral and material sourcing regulations.
- Strategically prioritize, develop, evaluate, and champion ideas
that result in high-impact initiatives designed to advance supply
chain industry standards and drive market growth, ensuring
alignment with organizational objectives and long-term
vision.Collaboration and Representation:
- Foster research collaborations with funding agencies and
partner organizations.
- Represent AUI in interactions with external stakeholders.Data
Analysis and Dissemination:
- Lead and manage the development and application of advanced
analytical methodologies, synthesize results, and oversee the
preparation of comprehensive reports, publications, and
documentation.
- Analyze complex datasets and prepare manuscripts for submission
to peer-reviewed publications.
- Present research findings at scientific meetings and prepare
reports and presentations for group meetings.Support and
Flexibility:
- Support a diverse array of initiatives within the team's
portfolio, including developing new products and functionalities,
new funding opportunities, and new research initiativesWork
Environment
- The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those teammate encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential
functions.
- Moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phones,
and printers, light traffic).
- Ability to work in a confined area.
- Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended
period.Physical Demands
- The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of
this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be
regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel,
and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and
keyboard.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision requirements due to computer work.
- Light-to-moderate lifting may be required.
- Regular, predictable attendance is required; including
quarter-driven hours as business demands dictate.Who You Are:
- Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in science (including economic
sciences) or engineering, with a focus on modeling and analysis. If
a Post-doc, the PhD degree should already be awarded, although some
consideration may be given if the defense date is known. Hiring
preference is for individuals possessing excellent skills in data
analytics, machine learning, and the development of actionable
analytical tools for business decisions, however acquired.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience or equivalent
preferredCompetency Summary
- Proven ability to lead research on data analysis, model
development, and transparency in supply chains using machine
learning and AI, with a focus on batteries and related
technologies.
- Skilled in developing strategies to enhance supply chains,
improve market intelligence, and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Interest in creating cost-effective compliance mechanisms.
- Experience representing an organization to external
stakeholders.
- Expertise in managing advanced analytical methods, synthesizing
results, and producing reports and publications.
- Ability to support diverse initiatives, including product
development, funding opportunities, and research projects, with
strong communication skills.Safety SensitiveThe selected candidate
must successfully pass a post-offer, pre-employment background
check, and reference check. Failure to pass the background check
and reference check will disqualify the candidate from employment
consideration. Ability to travel domestically or
internationally.AUI offers a comprehensive total rewards package
for this position, subject to eligibility requirements. We are
committed to serving our employees and their families with an
extensive and competitive compensation and benefits package that
supports our employees overall well-being and career
growth.CompensationAUI strives to attract and retain dedicated,
highly qualified, competent, and motivated employees by offering
competitive compensation and recognition for performance. The
salary range for this role is from $122,600 to $150,200based on
experience. Benefits:AUIs benefits package addresses the needs of
employees and their families, with most benefits beginning on the
first day of employment. AUI provides excellent paid time off (13
holidays, annual accrual of up to 24 vacation days and 15 sick
days, additional time off for doctor/dentist visits, and 8 weeks of
paid parental leave). Medical, dental, and vision plans are
effective on the first day of employment. AUIs retirement benefit
contributes an amount equal to 10 percent of a qualified
participants base pay with no required employee contribution; we
also offer an optional supplemental, tax-deferred plan for employee
retirement contributions.Application Instructions: Select the Apply
button. Please be prepared to upload your current CV/Resume and a
cover letter describing your interest inand suitability for the
position.Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: AUI is an
equal-opportunity employer. Women, Minorities, Vietnam-Era
Veterans, Disabled Veterans, Veterans, and Individuals with
Disabilities are encouraged to apply. To view our complete
statement, please visit http://jobs.jobvite.com/nrao/jobs. If you
require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or
hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by
sending an email to hr@aui.edu.PM20
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Keywords: National Radio Astronomy Observatory, Eugene , Supply Chain Intelligence Specialist, Professions , Remote, Oregon
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