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NSF Management Consultant
JFC-25-00001292
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Washington, DC, US, 20006
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No Category
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Full-Time
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Unknown
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Posted January 29, 2025
Job Description
Jefferson Consulting Group is seeking Management Consultant to support National Science Foundation .
This role will be o nsite in client offices located in Alexandria, VA .
At Jefferson, we are not just building a team; we are cultivating a community of exceptional individuals driven by a shared passion for innovation and excellence. Joining the Jefferson team means stepping into an environment that values collaboration, encourages creative thinking, and celebrates individual strengths. Here, you'll find a vibrant culture that fosters sharing and connectedness where careers are nurtured, exciting and meaningful work is encouraged, and continuous learning from the smartest people in the industry.
Our commitment to unlocking your potential goes beyond conventional career paths, offering a dynamic and supportive space where your ideas are not just heard but valued. Join us at Jefferson Consulting Group, where your career becomes a journey of continuous advancement, and your talents find the platform they deserve.
Responsibilities :
The Management Consultant will assist NSF by supporting the following tasks :
Work Area 1 - Program Planning :
Assist in the preparation, staffing, and clearing of program solicitations and management plans.
Assist in developing communication materials / slides for public presentations by Program Officers.
Work Area 2 - Review Management :
Provide support to Program Officers through the maintenance and distribution of process documents, templates, timelines, etc., to maintain accountability for award and decline processing.
Aid in binning proposals into panels utilizing available tools.
Coordinate panel scheduling among Program Officers in various divisions or within a working group.
Provide support in panelist recruiting; aid Program Officers in finding new reviewers through the use of multiple methods, including the administration of reviewer surveys, curating resulting data, and coordinating the use of those resources.
Provide initial vetting of panel and individual reviews and initial drafts of public project abstracts and review analyses; identify and report on problematic or insufficient comments to Program Officers for their action.
Additional Duties may be required, including but not limited to :
Supporting program directors with data retrieval and analysis
Scientific writing, and presentation preparation for panels, site visits, and principal investigator meetings.
Manage Advisory Committee, to include scheduling meetings, preparing meeting minutes, maintaining committee member information, maintaining and updating committee external SharePoint site.
Manage Monthly Newsletter.
Manage participants for the CISE Distinguished lecturer series.
Assist with preparing briefing packages, including visual presentations and newsletters, and assembling background materials to include any highlights from projects. Send out presentations to appropriate audiences after meetings.
Many of the tasks are routine. However, often, there could be unique assignments. The expectation is that the individual will be able to perform the assigned duties above with little guidance and close coordination from CISE Program Directors.
Required Qualifications :
Must have a master's degree in a relevant field, i.e. computer science, information science, engineering or mathematics, as necessary to understand the research funded by CISE.
3-5 years' experience in managing research projects and teams.
Familiarity with research, project and program management.
Project management with proven business acumen in managing complex projects and budgets.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal and be highly proficient with Microsoft Office specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote.
Should be proficient with calendar and schedule management using Outlook; Zoom, OneDrive and Microsoft Teams, Box and Slack; and should be familiar with Microsoft SharePoint and / or other online collaboration tools;
Must be able to automate and innovate.
Preferred Qualifications :
Experience working with the National Science Foundation (NSF)
Benefit Overview :
Health Benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision
Retirement Plan Match
Competitive Annual Leave Package
Education Reimbursement
Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Cafeteria Plan
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Domestic and Global Health Insurance
Floating Holidays
Wellness Program
Jefferson Consulting Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, genetic data, veteran status or any category protected by law.
About Us
Jefferson Consulting Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, genetic data, veteran status, or any category protected by law.
Jefferson Consulting Group is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, JCG will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Department at (202) 626-8550 via email : HR@jeffersonconsulting.com
