Research Analyst, Research Universities

Job Type

Full-time

Description

About McAllister & Quinn

McAllister & Quinn is a grants consulting and government relations firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. We offer our 250+ clients a unique blend of comprehensive grants consulting, strategic advising, and government relations services. Specifically, McAllister & Quinn provides our clients with the knowledge and skills to seek federal and private foundation grant opportunities that strategically fit their organization's priorities. We support our clients' efforts in crafting competitive applications; developing or increasing funding streams through the congressional appropriations process; and facilitating public-private and international partnerships that further their mission.

We are committed to securing funds for our clients that are transformational for the institution who are awarded them, the people who work at these institutions every day, and the communities that surround them. The social impact of our work drives us daily to succeed in securing funding for our university clients and is a major component of why we do what we do. We know that our success leads to better outcomes, changed lives, and a more equitable society for generations to come.

Research University Practice

The Research Analyst will report directly to the Managing Director and will support core team strategic intelligence services and operations across the Research Universities Practice. Specific responsibilities include:

• Strategic Intelligence: Support the development of services and products covering federal agencies including the NSF, NIH, DoD, DOC, and DoE.
• Report Development: Collaborate to create and maintain federal agency, and grant program reports using original research, expert interviews, and qualitative/quantitative data analysis.
• Brief and Memo Development: Produce webinar/meeting briefs, and budget/appropriations memos, and other briefs as assigned.
• Newsletter Management: Develop daily and weekly newsletters, including researching grant opportunities, confirming eligibility, and providing accurate summaries.
• Operations & SOPs: Maintain standard operating procedures for all tasks and manage newsletter recipient lists and formatting.
• Business Development: Conduct background research for business originators on upcoming pitches and RFP responses.
• Data Integrity: Support the maintenance of contact lists and perform data cleaning for webinar and conference attendee lists.
• Market Research: Execute ad hoc research requests regarding emerging market opportunities.
• Logistics & Events: Manage DC conference supply orders, exhibitor booth setup, and shipment receiving.
• Meeting Coordination: Assist the Core Team Manager with scheduling, agenda creation, and action-item tracking for monthly meetings and retreats.

Requirements

Requirements and Preferred Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Minimum of a four-year Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of professional experience in a relevant analytical role.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Special consideration is given to applicants with direct experience in federal grant seeking and the federal budget.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Advanced Excel and Pivot Tables), Adobe, and managing large datasets.
• Analytical Ability: Excellent reading comprehension and the ability to synthesize lengthy, complex materials into concise summaries.
• Communication: Exceptional writing, editing, and interpersonal skills for professional interactions with clients and colleagues.
• Project Management: Proven ability to deliver on-time, high-quality work in a fast-paced environment while "toggling" between multiple priorities.
• Agency Knowledge: Commitment to obtaining and retaining working knowledge of the NIH, DOE, NSF, DOD, and DOC structures and missions.
• Operational Mindset: Ability to troubleshoot problems independently and maintain a proactive, solutions-focused, and positive attitude.
• Attention to Detail: Superior organizational skills with a focus on thoroughness across all core team and internal projects.

Compensation and Benefits

• Normal work hours are 8:30 am through 5:30 pm Monday through Friday, Eastern time zone.
• Location: In-office three days a week in the Washington, DC office.
• Competitive benefits include: 401(k), defined-benefit pension plan, medical, dental, basic & voluntary life insurance, long-term disability and employee-directed vision, dependent care FSA, Healthcare HSA/FSA, and commuter benefits and phone stipend.
• Salary consideration will be commensurate with experience; range for position is $59,000 - $62,000 annual base salary and discretionary bonus eligibility.
• Flexible vacation and leave policies.

At McAllister & Quinn, we're challenging the status quo. When we connect different perspectives, we open ourselves to new possibilities, inspire innovation, and allow us to achieve the full potential of our people. We're building an employee experience & engagement that includes appreciation, belonging, growth, and purpose for everyone in our team.

Application Instructions

Please submit a cover letter and resume file along with your application through our careers page: https://jm-aq.com/careers/ . The cover letter should speak to how your education and/or work experiences integrate with the role and why you are the best fit for the position.

Salary Description

$59,000 - 62,000