Manager, Research and Development (SETA 1)

ICF Olson; Great Falls Crossing (VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager for Research and Development to support pivotal science and engineering innovation programs. This role offers the chance to work at the forefront of technology, contributing to vital projects that uphold national leadership in innovation. You'll manage grants, enhance administrative processes, and leverage your expertise in project management and data analysis to drive impactful outcomes. Join a collaborative environment where your skills will directly influence the future of research and development, and embark on a rewarding career path with ample growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in research and development with a focus on grants and project management.
• Experience in the innovation ecosystem and familiarity with federal funding agencies.

Responsibilities

• Support a wide range of technology and R&D tasks for NSF.
• Manage grants and coordinate programmatic meetings.

Skills

Grants Management

Project Management

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Multitasking

Education

BS/BA Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project Management Tools

Data Analytic Tools

Job description

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Manager, Research and Development (SETA 1)

Apply locations: Reston, VA; Alexandria, VA; Washington, DC

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago

Job requisition ID: R2501317

SETA Level 1

The work: ICF is seeking a Manager, Research and Development (SETA 1) to support science and engineering innovation programs at the National Science Foundation (NSF). Your work will contribute to enabling the U.S. to uphold its leadership in innovation in science and engineering. This is an opportunity to contribute to an important project from its beginning, work with the latest and emerging technologies, and build a great career at ICF!

Job Location: This role is based in Alexandria, VA.

What you will do:

• Support and implement a wide range of technology, research and development, and programmatic tasks.
• Manage grants, cooperative agreements, acquisitions, and award management, including coordination of review processes.
• Support and improve administrative business processes.
• Coordinate meetings between various participants involved in programmatic tasks.
• Demonstrate proficiency with project management tools, scheduling tools, and data analytic tools and processes.
• Coordinate and manage tasks, schedule programmatic meetings, and share data with program members and the data analytics team.
• Draw meaningful connections and information to inform business analysis decisions, improve processes, and support programmatic recommendations and goals.

What You Will Bring With You:

• Minimum of 5 years of research and development expertise in grants management, project management, and supporting research projects.
• BS/BA degree or equivalent education and/or experience.

What We Would Like You To Bring With You:

• Preferred experience working in the innovation ecosystem and/or familiarity with a federal government funding research agency in a Science, Engineering, and Technical Assistance (SETA) role.
• Preferred familiarity with NSF's partnerships landscape study.
• High proficiency using Microsoft Office tools.
• Demonstrated technical and analytical skills, including managing research projects, data analysis and visualization, survey implementation, project strategy and management.
• Proficiency in interpreting and executing industry-standard project management tools, technical note capture and reporting, and other administrative duties such as scheduling meetings and coordinating deliverable feedback.

Professional Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to maintain effective communication channels with federal technical staff and programmatic contractor personnel.
• Strong multitasking abilities, familiar with a fast-paced environment.

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, combining unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

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Pay Range: The pay range based on full-time employment is $66,730.00 - $113,440.00, considering factors like experience, skills, location, and certifications.

ICF has approximately 9,000 employees, working together across various expertise to help organizations solve complex challenges since 1969. Learn more at icf.com.