Project Analyst, SETA 2

ICF International; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF is seeking a Project Analyst, SETA 2 to support science and engineering innovation programs at the National Science Foundation. Your work will contribute to enabling the U.S.

to uphold its leadership in innovation in science and engineering, and you will help bring emerging technologies to the forefront. This role is hybrid in Alexandria, VA, with the possibility of placement in sections within the Directorate for Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of research and development expertise, managing research projects, and project management experience.
• Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.
• High proficiency using Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Support a wide range of technology, research and development, and programmatic tasks.
• Provide technical and program support to program directors managing an R&D portfolio of awardees.
• Assist with management of awardees, milestone capture, and development of program briefings and technical reports for NSF leadership and interagency partners.
• Coordinate and participate in technical and programmatic discussions with government, industry, and other stakeholders to initiate new partnerships and program concepts.
• Coordinate and support technical meetings and conferences.
• Provide high-level systems engineering and programmatic expertise to support the full life cycle of process and system improvement for current, expanding, and new TIP programs.
• Conduct data analysis to draw valuable insights for programmatic decisions and improve communication.
• Ensure a positive user experience for various programs.
• As needed, serve as a team lead, managing the implementation of tasks and team member management.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Data analysis

Team leadership

Education

BS/BA degree or equivalent

Advanced degree (Master/PhD) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ICF is seeking a Project Analyst, SETA 2 to support science and engineering innovation program s 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 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.

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

What you will do:

• Support a wide range of technology, research and development, and programmatic tasks.
• Provide technical and program support to program directors managing an R&D portfolio of awardees.
• Assist with management of awardees, milestone capture, and development of program briefings and technical reports for NSF leadership and interagency partners.
• Coordinate and participate in technical and programmatic discussions with government, industry, and other stakeholders to initiate new partnerships and program concepts.
• Coordinate and support technical meetings and conferences.
• Provide high-level systems engineering and programmatic expertise to support the full life cycle of process and system improvement for current, expanding, and new TIP programs.
• Conduct data analysis (in coordination with the data analytics team) to draw valuable insights for programmatic decisions and improve communication.
• Ensure a positive user experience for various programs.
• As needed, serve as a team lead , managing the implementation of tasks and team member management .

What You Will Bring With You:

Basic Qualifications

• BS/BA degree or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of research and development expertise , managing research projects, and project management experience.
• Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance
• High proficiency using Microsoft Office tools .

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degrees ( Master's or PHD ) in equivalent education are strongly preferred
• Proficiency with project management tools, system development and mapping tools, and data analytic tools and processes.
• Knowledge of transition to practice processes, including commercialization strategies.
• Experience working in the innovation ecosystem, including high-growth technology enterprises, and with a federal government funding research agency in a Science, Engineering, and Technical Assistance (SETA) role.
• Preferred familiarity with NSF's partnerships landscape study.
• Ability to demonstrate technical skills and experience in 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 administrative duties such as scheduling meetings and coordinating deliverable feedback.
• Experience supporting and interacting with Senior Leadership
• Experience developing and managing industry-university collaborations, including technology transfer, commercialization, and project management.

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, but we're not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

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 their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment pro