Overview:
The American Institutes for Research (AIR) is one of the largest behavioral and social science research organizations in the world. Our overriding goal is to use the best science available to bring the most effective ideas and approaches to enhancing everyday life. We have been helping to make a difference in the areas of education, student assessment, individual and organization performance, health research and communications, human development, workplace equity and statistical research methods. For us, making the world a better place is not wishful thinking. It is the goal that drives us.
Responsibilities:
Track funding opportunities from Federal and state contract and grants announcements using electronic data inputs and distribute items of interest to program staff in electronic tracking system.
Maintain data in electronic system regarding status of funding opportunities being tracked and pursued.
Track results of bids and prepare proposal results reports summarizing current quarter/year outcomes for senior level officers and CEO.
Provide training use of electronic funding tracking system to other staff.
Maintain electronic library of proposals
Help proposal teams to locate materials.
Create collaborative workspaces for proposal and project work in MicroSoft SharePoint and provide training for individuals and teams on the features.
Provide support and trouble shooting for applications and collaboration sites.
Extract usage logs for selected intranet sites and compile data.
Help keep organizations Intranet homepage and proposal pages up-to-date
Research special topics for improvements to the Intranet.
Seek to understand work issues staff face and ways in which technology can meet those needs
Qualifications:
BA in liberal arts with 2-3 years experience preferably in a research firm; (masters degree preferred)
Position requires reporting responsibilities and therefore attention to detail is particularly important;
Good organizational and analytical skills
Excellent writing skills
Some understanding of federal and state government procurement processes as well as familiarity with proposal processes would be helpful;
Computer skills: Advanced facility with Excel, including use of macros and formatting; some web design experience; knowledge of SharePoint a plus;
Exceptional people skills: ability to work responsively in a support role;
Interest in and enthusiasm for learning about and using new technologies
To Apply:
AIR offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including a fully funded retirement plan, generous paid time off, subsidized garage parking, tuition assistance, and more. For more information, please visit our website at www.air.org. To apply, please go to
https://jobs-airdc.icims.com?&sn=craigslist.org and conduct a job title search. EOE.
- Location: Georgetown
- Compensation: commesurate with experience
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