Principal Investigator

RTI International

Principal Investigator directing a large-scale, national coordination effort for NSF’s AI-Ready America program. Engaging stakeholders and ensuring program execution across multiple workstreams.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $225,000 - $278,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the overall and programmatic director for the National Coordination Lead for the TechAccess: AI-Ready America Program.
Define and guide a vision and execution strategy in collaboration with RTI program leadership, subcontractors, and external partners for the National Lead of the TechAccess: AI-Ready America Program.
Lead the establishment of a semi-autonomous program unit, including governance, staffing, and operational systems.
Ensure coordination with partners working to implement the project.
Facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing among up to 55 state hubs including workforce, education, and innovation stakeholders.
Provide leadership, coordination, and accountability for execution of all core workstreams, implemented by RTI staff, subcontractors, and partner organizations.
Serve as a national convener and trusted, neutral coordinator, working alongside partners to engage stakeholders across sectors.
Lead and coordinate a distributed team of RTI staff, subcontractors, and partner organizations, ensuring clear roles, accountability, and integration of efforts.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree (PhD, DrPH, or equivalent) in a relevant field (e.g., public policy, economics, computer science, engineering, workforce development, or related discipline)
a minimum of 10 years of experience or equivalent experience.
Demonstrated expertise in AI, workforce development, education systems, and/or economic development ecosystems.
Proven ability to manage large-scale programs with multiple partners, funding streams, and workstreams.
Experience engaging with federal agencies, public-sector partners, and/or national initiatives

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive base salary
generous paid time off policy
merit based annual increases
bonus opportunities
robust recognition program
competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability)
access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan
paid parental leave for all parents
financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments
financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities
employee assistance program
numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance

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Hard Skills & Tools

AIworkforce developmenteducation systemseconomic developmentprogram managementstakeholder engagementgovernanceoperational systemscollaborationknowledge sharing

Soft Skills

leadershipcoordinationaccountabilitycommunicationcollaborationstrategic visionteam managementnegotiationproblem-solvingtrust-building

Certifications

PhDDrPH