Grants Research Associate Contractor

Grants Research Associate Contractor – Higher Education Focus
Hanover Research, Arlington VA

Remote Opportunity #Remote #LI-Remote

Hanover’s Grants Researcher Contractors (GRCs) work alongside Content Directors and Grants Consultants to provide prospecting and related support services to Hanover’s (primarily) higher education clients. As a part-time contractor, the GRC will be responsible for identifying public and private funding opportunities based on client need and assessing appropriate fit of highly technical funding programs. GRCs will also occasionally contribute to proposal narratives in the form of best practices research, literature reviews, and needs assessments.

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.

 
Desired Skills and Attributes

• 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.

Education Requirement
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 Requirement
At least 2-4 years’ experience in grant-related research; experience with pre-award and/or grant-related prospecting research is preferred.

Compensation  

Hanover Research strives to create compensation that is competitive, equitable, and fair.  The compensation range for this contracting opportunity at the company is $30.00 - $40.00 per hour. Please note this compensation range is contingent on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.  Our rate is determined by the contracting opportunity and the market.  

About Hanover Research 
Founded in 2003, Hanover Research is a global research and analytics firm that delivers market intelligence through a unique, fixed-fee model to more than 1,000 clients. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Hanover employs high-caliber market researchers, analysts, and account executives to provide a service that is revolutionary in its combination of flexibility and affordability. Hanover was named a Top 50 Market Research Firm by the American Marketing Association from 2015 to 2021. To learn more about Hanover Research, visit www.hanoverresearch.com 

Hanover Values 

• Business Building – We build our business quickly and intelligently and we help our clients do the same 

• Thought Leadership and Innovation – We strive constantly to deliver better information in a better way 

• Service – To our clients and our community, service is our guiding principle 

• Leadership and Mentorship – Our talent is our greatest asset, and we hope to help our people be their best 

• Firm Citizenship – We are optimists who believe there are endless possibilities for our company and ourselves 

How to Apply 
If you are interested in the prospect of working for a dynamic, growing company, we encourage you to submit your resume as well as a writing sample.
 

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