Technology Generalist (Hybrid Role)

ICF is a mission-driven company filled with people who care deeply about improving the lives of others and making the world a better place. Our core values include Embracing Difference; we seek candidates who are passionate about building a culture that encourages, embraces, and hires dimensions of difference. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion , is simply who we are and what we do.

ICF is seeking a Technology Generalist to support a new science and engineering analytical program. Your work will contribute to enabling the U.S. to uphold its leadership in computing, communications, and information science and engineering. You will promote understanding of the principles and uses of advanced computing, communications, and information systems in service to society and support advanced cyberinfrastructure that enables and accelerates discovery and innovation across all science and engineering disciplines.

This role is based in Alexandria, VA with a hybrid work schedule (some days in office and remote days to work from home.)

This is an opportunity to contribute to an important project, work with the latest and emerging technologies, and all while building a great career at ICF!

What you will be doing:

Assisting program officers in reviewer identification and recruitment, scientific support on merit review panels, post‐award management, program portfolio analysis, and community outreach

• Assist in Program Planning
• Assist in Review Management
• Assist in Program Management
• Assist in Award Management
• Assist in Post-Award Oversight

Based on where you best align, you will support one of the following:

• Learning, Workforce, and Development programs and the Cyberinfrastructure for Sustained Scientific Innovation cross‐cutting program
• Support the breadth of a division’s programs
• Support on Networking Technology and Systems and Computer Systems programs
• Support a program making large scale, multi‐sector awards

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in science, engineering, or mathematics (preference will be given to computer or information science/engineering fields) – background to understand the funded research and 7 years of experience OR Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of experience.
• Equivalent experience and/or certifications are acceptable in place of Master’s degree.
• Experience in managing research projects and teams.
• Project management – proven business acumen in managing complex projects and budgets.
• Proficient with using Microsoft Office (specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote) and calendar and schedule management using Outlook; proficient with Zoom, OneDrive and Microsoft Teams, Box and Slack; and familiar with Microsoft SharePoint and/or other online collaboration tools.

Preferred:

• Experience in providing support to government funding agencies as a Science and Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) contractor
• Ability to script and automate (using Python, R or Visual Basic)
• Technical background in Networking, Cybersecurity, IoT, Cyber physical security, embedded systems, or related, to understanding the funded research at a high level
• Differentiate between an innovative proposal and one regurgitating requirements
• Proofread reviews
• Follow subject matter debate and discussion to an extent
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Community outreach
• Recruiting experts for panels

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Working at ICF

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