Assistant Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Functional Responsibility: Assists the Project Manager with day-to-day management of contract support operations, possibly involving multiple tasks and groups of personnel at multiple locations, on a single project. Demonstrates skills in the scope of work encompassed by the task order; provides technical guidance to the project team in performance of the work and reviews the quality of all work products. Organizes, directs, and coordinates the planning and production of all contract support activities. Assists the Project Manager as required in managing contract performance. Depending on the functional specialty, support the program management staff in the preparation of deliverables, internal reports, briefings, and drawings associated with the project being supported.

Must be a US Citizen

Must be able to pass a Background Check

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree

Minimum/General Experience: 3 years of experience

Preferred:

Demonstrated knowledge, experience, and operational capability in the following areas:

A fundamental understanding of the CHIPS and Science Act, NSF's mission, and the role of the Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP) in accelerating use-inspired research, fostering public-private partnerships, and strengthening regional innovation ecosystems.

Demonstrated knowledge of NSF's merit review process, including:

• Coordinating panel and ad hoc review logistics (virtual and in-person), including scheduling, platform setup, and travel arrangements

• Managing proposal assignments, reviewer communications, and deadline tracking within NSF systems

• Preparing and distributing panel materials, agendas, and documentation templates

• Monitoring review progress to ensure adherence to timelines and procedural requirements

• Maintaining complete and accurate review records to support compliance and audit readiness

• The application of the Intellectual Merit and Broader Impacts review criteria

• Conflict-of-interest identification and mitigation procedures

• Reviewer recruitment, documentation standards, and funding recommendation development

• Requirements for transparency, documentation integrity, and defensibility of award decisions