Program Delivery Associate, Astrophysics & Space

Schmidt Sciences is a nonprofit organization founded in 2024 by Eric and Wendy Schmidt that works to accelerate scientific knowledge and breakthroughs with the most promising, advanced tools to support a thriving planet. The organization prioritizes research in areas poised for impact including AI and advanced computing, astrophysics, biosciences, climate, and space—as well as supporting researchers in a variety of disciplines through its science systems program.

**The Role **

Reporting to the Program Delivery Manager, the Program Delivery Associate will play a central role in supporting program and grants management within the Astrophysics & Space (Astro) Center. The Associate will help manage gifts and grants throughout their lifecycle, support implementation of Astro’s strategic and programmatic priorities, and contribute to building and maintaining a strong community of awardees and partners. The Associate will support both new and existing programs within the Astro portfolio, and is expected to scale and improve operational processes over time.

This role requires access to U.S. export controlled information. Candidates must be a U.S. person (i.e. a citizen of the United States, a permanent resident, or a legal asylee or refugee) OR receive approval from the U.S. Government to work with U.S. export controlled information.

This is an exempt position.

Schmidt Sciences, is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a

diverse workforce. We do not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color,

religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual

orientation, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable local,

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strictly prohibit harassment of any kind.