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<p class="MsoNormal">JOB OPENING:  Senior Vice President of Science, USRA<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Universities Space Research Association (USRA) in Columbia, MD is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Senior Vice President of Science. 
<span style="color:black">USRA is a private, nonprofit corporation founded in 1969 under the auspices of the National Academy of Sciences. USRA's chartered purpose is the development and application of space- related science, technology and engineering.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">The Senior Vice President (SVP), Science will lead USRA’s Science organization, which consists of institutes and programs in astrophysics, lunar and planetary science, Earth sciences,
 and education.  The SVP is responsible for all aspects of program operations, including technical performance, subcontractor oversight, personnel management, safety, ethical standards, compliance with all laws and regulations, and financial performance.  The
 Science organization at USRA employs roughly 300 full-time staff at various locations.  The SVP is responsible for the continued operation and long-term growth of the Science organization and for working collaboratively with USRA’s Technology organization,
 led by a separate SVP.  <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">For additional information, or to submit an application, please visit:
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://usra-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=916&source=ONLINE&JobOwner=992390&company_id=16640&version=1&byBusinessUnit=&bycountry=0&bystate=0&byRegion=&bylocation=NULL&keywords=&byCat=&proximityCountry=&postalCode=&radiusDistance=&isKilometers=&tosearch=yes&city=">USRA
 Senior Vice President, Science</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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