ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Manage the work of assigned technical committees, ensuring the successful development, maintenance, and publication of SAE standards 

• Serve as the primary liaison to committee leadership and members, facilitating communication, providing guidance on policy and process, and delivering training as needed 

• Support both virtual and in-person committee meetings, working closely with the Standards Operations Specialist to plan logistics and coordinate schedules 

• Lead technical committee meetings, representing SAE and facilitating productive discussions that advance committee objectives 

• Use metrics, industry knowledge, and committee data to assess committee health, identify growth opportunities, and drive continuous improvement 

• Collaborate with colleagues across SAE—including product, content management, legal, marketing, and sales—to ensure efficient standards development from initiation to publication 

• Provide administrative oversight for SAE’s Standards Systems Groups and support committee use of SAE platforms, policies, and tools 

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance committee operations and overall program efficiency 

• Hire, supervise, and assign work to editorial consultants and subcontractors as needed 

• Build and maintain relationships with internal partners, industry associations, and external organizations to support committee activities and strategic partnerships 

• Promote the work of SAE technical committees through presentations, industry engagement, and targeted outreach efforts 

• Assist in developing marketing strategies to advance committee visibility, participation, and usage of SAE standards 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field, and 

• 4 years' (5+ years preferred) experience in managing committees/working with technical organizations or similar collaborative groups  

• Ability to engage with a variety of stakeholders, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures while maintaining business and strategic interests 

• Strong reliability and professionalism 

• Ability to work in a team and individually 

• Ability to assimilate technical information 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Experience working in or with the aerospace industry 

• Experience in managing people (i.e., supervision, volunteerism) 

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Ability to travel 40% of the time 

• Ability to work for long periods at a computer desk 

• Standard office environment 

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