Project Analyst - SETA Level 2 (Security Clearance)

Location: Hybrid role based in Alexandria, Virginia, United States; some telework days are available. US citizenship and a US government-issued high-level security clearance are required.

Salary: $89,649–$152,404 per year for full-time employment.

Company

hirify.global is an advisory and technology services provider supporting clients with complex challenges through consulting expertise and technology.

What you will do

• Support technology, research and development, and programmatic activities for NSF science and engineering innovation programs.
• Provide technical and program support to directors managing R&D awardee portfolios.
• Manage awardee coordination, milestone capture, technical reports, and program briefings for NSF leadership and interagency partners.
• Coordinate technical discussions, meetings, conferences, partnerships, and new program concepts with government, industry, and other stakeholders.
• Support systems engineering and process improvement across current, expanding, and new programs.
• Conduct data analysis, improve user experience, and lead task implementation and team management when needed.

Requirements

• BS or BA degree, or equivalent education and experience.
• At least 10 years of research and development expertise, research project management, and project management experience.
• US citizenship and a US government-issued high-level security clearance.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Excellent communication and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with federal technical staff and programmatic contractor personnel.

Nice to have

• Master’s or PhD degree.
• Expertise in AI, emerging technologies, and national security policy.
• Experience with project management, systems development and mapping, data analytics, visualization, and survey tools.
• Knowledge of transition-to-practice processes and commercialization strategies.
• Experience with innovation ecosystems, high-growth technology companies, federal research funding agencies, or SETA roles.
• Experience supporting senior leadership and managing technical reporting, scheduling, and deliverable feedback.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule with telework days.
• Opportunity to support science and engineering innovation programs at the National Science Foundation.
• Work with emerging technologies and multidisciplinary government, industry, and research stakeholders.
• Equal opportunity workplace with reasonable accommodations available throughout the employment process.
• Full-time employment with compensation based on experience, skills, certifications, education, location, and contract requirements.