Project Analyst, SETA 1 - Emerging Technologies (Hybrid Work Schedule)

ICF; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF is seeking a Project Analyst (SETA 1) to support science and engineering innovation programs at the National Science Foundation (NSF). The role is based in Alexandria, VA with a hybrid work arrangement and opportunities to engage with the latest technologies.

You will help manage grants and awards, coordinate programmatic tasks, and apply data analytics to inform strategic decisions while collaborating with federal staff and the data analytics team.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of research and development expertise in grants management, project management, and supporting research projects.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust suitability.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office tools is required.

Responsibilities

• Support and implement a wide range of technology, research and development, and programmatic tasks.
• Support management of 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.

Skills

Grant management

Project management

Data analysis

MS Office

Education

BS/BA degree or equivalent education/experience

Master’s or PhD (advanced degree counted towards experience)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ICF is seeking a Project Analyst (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 emerging technologies, and all while building a great career at ICF!

This position has the potential to be in any of the sections within the Directorate for Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships.

Candidates are encouraged to note in their cover letters any skills or experiences they may have that might make them particularly qualified for any specific section.

Work Location: This role has a hybrid work schedule with some telework, and is based in Alexandria, VA.

What you will do:

• Support and implement a wide range of technology, research and development, and programmatic tasks.
• Support management of 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 Requirements):

• BS/BA degree or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of research and development expertise in grants management, project management, and supporting research projects.
• Position requires the ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust suitability.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office tools is required.

What We Would Like You To Bring With You:

• Master’s or PHD degree in equivalent education (advanced degrees will be counted toward the minimum 5-year experience requirement)
• 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.
• 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.
• Strong technical and project management experience aligned with the needs of diverse research and innovation programs.

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.

Bot and Third-Party Applications

Please note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration.Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration.Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should contact [e-mail] assistance.

Working at ICF

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We can only solve the world’s toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer.Together, our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read EEOpolicy.

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Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals withsincerely heldreligious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodation,please email [e-mail] we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentrequiredto provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodationthat involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [e-mail]. Weare dedicated to providingthe necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Pay Range

There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

$61,232.00 - $104,094.00

Virginia Client Office (VA88)