Junior IT Consultant – Public Funding for Innovation

Job summary (Short promotional text)

We are looking for a Junior IT Consultant to join our Digital Innovation team in France.
You will support innovative organisations in analysing IT and digital R&D projects and in producing high-quality scientific and technical documentation, primarily for French R&D tax incentive schemes (CIR / CII) and other public funding mechanisms.

This role is designed for early-career profiles with a strong technical or scientific background and a strong interest in scientific writing and innovation consulting.

Your mission (What are you going to do in text) summarised down below

Support innovative companies in structuring, documenting, and justifying their digital R&D projects through rigorous scientific writing, contributing directly to CIR/CII files and public funding applications.

Your tasks 1st part (in max 4 bullets)

• Analyse digital and IT R&D projects (AI, software, data, cloud, cybersecurity, systems).

• Draft clear, structured, and robust scientific and technical descriptions for CIR/CII files.

• Translate complex R&D activities into compliant documentation aligned with CIR/CII expectations.

• Contribute to the preparation of public funding applications and supporting evidence.

Your tasks 2nd part (In max 4 bullets)

• Work closely with clients’ technical teams to understand R&D challenges and methodologies.

• Support project follow-up, documentation updates, and reporting activities.

• Participate in internal knowledge sharing and methodology development.

• Monitor technological and innovation trends relevant to CIR/CII eligibility.

Your profile 1st part (in max 4 bullets)

• Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Data, AI, Cybersecurity, or related fields.

• Strong analytical and structured thinking skills.

• Solid understanding of digital or IT R&D projects.

• Very strong scientific and technical writing skills in French (essential).

Your Profile 2nd part (In max 4 bullets)

• Professional proficiency in English (written and spoken).

• Ability to understand complex technical topics and explain them clearly and rigorously.

• Detail-oriented, methodical, and reliable.

• Strong interest in innovation consulting and R&D funding mechanisms (CIR/CII).

Why us? (What do we offer) 1st part (in max 4 bullets)

• Work on high-impact digital R&D projects across multiple industries.

• Develop strong expertise in scientific writing for CIR/CII and innovation funding.

• Structured onboarding and close support from experienced consultants.

• Collaborative, European working environment.

Why us? (What do we offer) 2nd part (in max 4 bullets)

• Clear career development paths within PNO Innovation.

• Annual gross salary: €37,000 – €40,000.

• Benefits: performance bonus (up to one month), meal vouchers (€12), 100% employer-paid health insurance, 50% public transport reimbursement.

• Hybrid working model.