Project Analyst, (SETA 1) - Hybrid Work Schedule (Future Need)

Location: Hybrid work schedule based in Alexandria, Virginia, United States of America

Salary: $61,232.00–$104,094.00 annually

Company

hirify.global is a global advisory and technology services provider helping clients solve complex challenges through consulting expertise and technology.

What you will do

• Support technology, research and development, and programmatic activities for National Science Foundation innovation programs.
• Manage and coordinate grants, cooperative agreements, acquisitions, awards, and related review processes.
• Improve administrative business processes and coordinate meetings among program participants.
• Manage tasks, schedules, program meetings, data sharing, and deliverable feedback.
• Use project management, scheduling, data analytics, survey, and visualization tools to support program decisions.
• Develop business analysis insights and recommendations that improve processes and support program goals.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree or equivalent education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in grants management, project management, and supporting research and development projects.
• 2+ years of Federal or State Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer program experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust authorization.
• Strong technical, analytical, communication, multitasking, and Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience with project management tools, technical note capture, reporting, meeting coordination, and deliverable feedback.

Nice to have

• Master’s or PhD degree.
• Experience in the innovation ecosystem, federal research agencies, or a Science, Engineering, and Technical Assistance role.
• Experience with university incubators, accelerators, venture capital organizations, or other SBIR/STTR support organizations.
• Familiarity with NSF’s partnerships landscape study.
• Expertise in deep technology areas such as artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, biological technologies, or emerging science and engineering fields.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement.
• Collaborative workplace focused on sharing expertise and professional development.
• Equal opportunity employment and reasonable accommodations throughout the application and employment process.
• Full-time employment with compensation determined by experience, skills, education, certifications, location, and contract provisions.