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Research Lead - SETA (Hybrid Work Schedule)

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Alexandria, VA
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The work: ICF is seeking a Research Lead, SETA 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 technologies, and all while building a great career at ICF!

This role has a hybrid work schedule and will 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.
  • Emerging Technology is focused on cutting edge, high-risk, high-impact technologies that can revolutionize the way we do scientific research
  • 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.

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.
  • Position requires the ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust authorization.

What We Would Like You To Bring With You:

  • 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

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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.

Work Authorization and Sponsorship All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for new H-1B visa sponsorship by ICF. Candidates who currently hold valid work authorization may be considered for a change of employer petition, subject to company policy and applicable immigration requirements.

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. To request an accommodation, please email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

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 [email protected]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$89,649.00 - $152,404.00

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