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INDUSTRIAL TRUCK ASSOCIATION · 3 days ago

Manager, Standards Development and Committee Operations

DC-Baltimore Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$145K/yr - $165K/yr

7+ years exp

INDUSTRIAL TRUCK ASSOCIATION (ITA) is seeking a Manager, Standards Development and Committee Operations to assist with the engineering aspects of subjects under deliberation by the industry. This position plays a key role in managing technical committees, ensuring compliance with ANSI and ISO processes, and supporting the advancement of industry safety standards.

Industrial ManufacturingMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing

Responsibilities

Manage the daily operations of an SDO maintaining 12 American National Standards and supporting approximately 90 committee members

Prepare and distribute meeting notices, agendas, proposals, ballots, and minutes

Edit and publish approved standards to the association website

Serve as Secretary for standards committees and as Secretary & Treasurer on the Board of Trustees

Administer the online platform used for document posting and electronic balloting

Serve as U.S. Technical Advisory Group (USTAG) Administrator for three subcommittees responsible for 56 ISO standards

Manage the distribution and coordination of ISO ballots, resolve conflicting U.S. positions, and submit responses through ANSI

Serve as Secretary for USTAG meetings and attend ISO meetings as Secretary for one Working Group (WG) and one Joint Working Group (JWG)

Lead U.S. delegations at select international meetings

Manage the association’s General Engineering Committee, including meeting logistics, documentation, and follow-up

Oversee training programs for OSHA compliance officers (2–3 times per year), providing technical assistance and occasional presentations

Represent the association as a committee member on external standards organizations such as MHI, UL, and NFPA

Qualification

Standards DevelopmentANSI Process KnowledgeISO Standards ExperienceEngineering DegreeProject ManagementTechnical Program ManagementOrganizational Skills

Required

Minimum of 7 years of experience in standards development or technical program management

Strong knowledge of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) process; experience with ISO or IEC standards is preferred

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet externally driven deadlines

Willingness and ability to travel 45–90 days per year, including international travel (remote participation is not permitted for international meetings)