Project Analyst - SETA Level 2, Emerging Technologies (Hybrid Role)

ICF • Alexandria, VA

17h • Hybrid

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 and emerging technologies, and all while building a great career at ICF! This role is hybrid in Alexandria, VA. The role involves supporting a wide range of technology, research and development, and programmatic tasks. The Project Analyst will provide technical and program support to program directors managing an R&D portfolio of awardees, assist with awardee management, milestone capture, and the development of program briefings and technical reports for NSF leadership and interagency partners. They will coordinate and participate in technical and programmatic discussions with government, industry, and other stakeholders to initiate new partnerships and program concepts, and coordinate and support technical meetings and conferences. The position requires providing 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. Data analysis will be conducted (in coordination with the data analytics team) to draw valuable insights for programmatic decisions and improve communication. Ensuring a positive user experience for various programs is also a key responsibility. As needed, the role may involve serving as a team lead, managing the implementation of tasks and team member management. The Emerging Technology focus is on cutting-edge, high-risk, high-impact technologies that can revolutionize scientific research.

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 and maintain Public Trust authorization.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degrees (Master’s or PHD) in equivalent education are preferred.
• A PMP certification, relevant project management certification, or 5 years of relevant project management experience is preferred.
• Proficiency with project management tools, system development and mapping tools, and data analytic tools and processes.
• Awareness of the government R&D landscape or interagency experience.
• 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.
• High proficiency using the Microsoft Office Suite.
• 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.
• Experience with innovative government funding programs, such as other transactions and prize competitions, is desired in addition to familiarity with traditional grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts.
• Expertise in the full life cycle of federal funding program management is strongly desired.

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

• ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider
• 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.
• 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.
• Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree