Program Support Specialist - Information & Intelligent Systems
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Location: Alexandria, VA 22304
Description:
Overview
FedWriters is building a team to provide comprehensive program support to the National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) across key areas including program planning, review management, and oversight activities. This role provides critical program management support to advance NSF's research initiatives in artificial intelligence, data science, robotics, and human-computer interaction.
FedWriters is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024 Top Workplace by Washington Post, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.
**This position is contingent upon contract award**
Work Schedule and Location:
On-Site: This full-time onsite position will work Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm at NSF Headquarters in Alexandria, VA.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Why Join Our Team
At FedWriters, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. As part of our rapidly growing company, you'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:
FedWriters is building a team to provide comprehensive program support to the National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) across key areas including program planning, review management, and oversight activities. This role provides critical program management support to advance NSF's research initiatives in artificial intelligence, data science, robotics, and human-computer interaction.
FedWriters is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024 Top Workplace by Washington Post, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.
**This position is contingent upon contract award**
Work Schedule and Location:
On-Site: This full-time onsite position will work Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm at NSF Headquarters in Alexandria, VA.
Responsibilities
- Support preparation, staffing, and clearing of program solicitations and management plans
- Develop communication materials and slides for program officer presentations
- Coordinate logistics for workshops and community engagement activities
- Maintain process documents, templates, and timelines for proposal review
- Support proposal panel organization and reviewer assignments
- Assist with panelist recruitment and reviewer database management
- Aid in conducting reviewer surveys and data curation
- Coordinate panel scheduling and documentation
- Support interagency and community planning activities
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Science, Engineering, or Mathematics
- Experience managing research projects and teams
- Demonstrated experience in research and program management
- Strong project management skills with complex projects and budgets
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote)
- Experience with collaboration tools including SharePoint, Teams, Box, and Slack
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal guidance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in federal grant management
- Knowledge of NSF programs and processes
- Background in artificial intelligence, data science, or related fields
- Experience with technical writing and documentation
- Demonstrated ability to automate and innovate processes
Why Join Our Team
At FedWriters, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. As part of our rapidly growing company, you'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Holiday Pay
- Paid Time Off