SETA 2, Project Analyst in AI/ML

ICF • Alexandria, VA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

ICF is seeking a Manager, Research and Development (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 and emerging technologies, and all while building a great career at ICF! This role is hybrid in Alexandria, VA or remote.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or PHD degree in equivalent education in the fields of computer science or other related fields.
• Proficiency with project management tools, system development and mapping tools, and data analytic tools and processes.
• Knowledge of AI/ML, Emerging Technologies, 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.
• High proficiency using Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Support a wide range of technology, research and development, and programmatic tasks related to AI/ML and emerging technologies.
• 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, programmatic expertise, and AI/Emerging Technologies subject matter 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.
• As needed, serve as a team lead, managing the implementation of tasks and team member management.

Benefits

• ICF is an equal opportunity employer.
• 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 process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager