Project Analyst, SETA 2 (Hybrid work schedule) - Public Trust Required
About The Position
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. This role has a hybrid work schedule with some telework and is based in Alexandria, VA.
Requirements
- 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 suitability
- High proficiency using Microsoft Office tools.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
- 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.
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 (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.
Benefits
- 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.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
