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Hanover Research · 1 day ago

Grants Research Associate Contractor

United States

Full-time, Contract

Remote

Entry, Mid Level

$30/hr - $40/hr

2+ years exp

Hanover Research is a global research and analytics firm that delivers market intelligence to its clients. They are seeking a Grants Research Associate Contractor to support higher education clients by identifying funding opportunities and contributing to proposal narratives.

B2BBig DataEducationEmerging MarketsMarket ResearchPredictive AnalyticsProduct Design

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Identify and select sources of funding that align with client projects

Manage tight deadlines to create prospecting reports and other deliverables on time

Demonstrate an understanding of clients’ needs and the goals of their projects, both programmatic and research-related

Independently create client-ready deliverables with minimal oversight

Collaborate with Content Directors and Grants Consultants to refine project scopes; and

Explore creative solutions for preparing content and delivering it to clients efficiently

Qualification

Grant research experienceGrants.govAcademic writing skillsMicrosoft Office proficiencyOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsAttention to detail

Required

Experience with researching federal and foundation funding opportunities, where preferably the GRC applicant will be familiar with Grants.gov (particularly NSF/NIH/DOD programs) and grant-related databases such as Pivot or Candid

Experience writing and researching for an academic audience

Ability both to accept and to provide constructive feedback

Strong communication, fact-checking, writing, and editing skills in the English language

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to work quickly and independently with minimal guidance or oversight

Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Demonstrable problem-solving skills and work ethic

Proven academic achievement

High comfort level with Microsoft Office applications, such as MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Power Point

At least 2-4 years' experience in grant-related research

Preferred

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in an education- or writing-related discipline is preferred, though candidates with relevant experience who hold other degrees will be considered

Experience with pre-award and/or grant-related prospecting research is preferred