Project Analyst (SETA 2) - Data/AI

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!

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:

• Ability to obtain Public Trust

• A minimum of 10 years of research and development experience in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, or equivalent experience, including managing research projects and project management responsibilities.

• BS/BA degree or equivalent education and/or experience.

What We Would Like You To Bring With You:

• Master’s or PHD degree in equivalent education

• Hands-on experience in applied data science, machine learning, or AI research, preferably in an - academic or industry R&D.

• Familiarity with ethical considerations in AI, including bias mitigation, fairness, and responsible AI practices.

• 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.

• High proficiency using Microsoft Office tools.

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.

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. 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. For more information, please read our EEO policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

 

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals