Project Analyst - SETA Level 2, - Security Clearance Required (Hybrid Role)

ICF is seeking a Project Analyst, SETA Level 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 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 position has a hybrid work schedule with some telework days 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. 

• US government issued high level security clearance. 

• Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, US citizenship is required.

• 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 

• Strong AI, emerging technology, and/or national security policy expertise. 

• 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 

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. 

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.  

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.