Project Analyst, SETA 2 (Hybrid work schedule) - Public Trust Required

ICF; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF is seeking a Project Analyst, SETA 2 to support NSF science and engineering programs. Contribute to U.S. leadership in innovation through the full lifecycle of R&D projects and partnerships.

The role involves collaboration with NSF leadership, program directors, and interagency partners, with a hybrid work schedule based in Alexandria, VA. Candidates with 10+ years in research, PM experience, and strong MS Office skills are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of R&D expertise, managing research projects and PM experience.
• Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance suitability.
• High proficiency using Microsoft Office tools.
• Advanced degrees (Master’s or PhD) strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with project management tools, systems mapping, and data analytics processes.
• Experience in Quantum, Advanced Materials, AI, or data sciences.
• Experience with federal funding research agencies in SETA roles.
• Ability to demonstrate data analysis, visualization, and reporting skills.
• Experience interacting with Senior Leadership.

Responsibilities

• Support a wide range of technology, R&D, and programmatic tasks.
• Provide technical and program support to directors managing an R&D portfolio.
• Assist with management of awardees, milestone capture, and program briefings/reports.
• Coordinate discussions with government, industry, and stakeholders to start partnerships.
• Coordinate and support technical meetings and conferences.
• Provide high-level systems engineering and programmatic expertise for TIP programs.
• Conduct data analysis with the analytics team to aid decisions.
• Ensure a positive user experience for various programs.
• As needed, serve as a team lead managing tasks and team members.

Skills

Excellent communication

Multitasking

Public Trust clearance

Education

BS/BA degree or equivalent

Advanced degree (MS or PhD) preferred

Tools

Project management tools

System development & mapping tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

ICF is seeking a Project Analyst, SETA 2 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 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:

• 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. Minimum of 10 years of research and development expertise, managing research projects, and project management experience.
• Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance suitability
• High proficiency using Microsoft Office tools.

What We Would Like You To Bring With You:

• 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.
• Strong technical experience specifically in the areas of Quantum, Advance Material Science, AI, or data sciences.
• 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.
• 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.

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

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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.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$89,649.00 - $152,404.00

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