Research Associate - Grants

Hanover Research - Grants Research Associate
Arlington, VA
Remote Opportunity

Hanover Grants Research Associates (GRAs) work alongside Content Directors and Grants Consultants, providing grant prospecting and secondary research services for (primarily) higher education clients. GRAs will be responsible for identifying public and private funding opportunities based on client need and assessing appropriate fit of highly technical funding programs. GRAs will also occasionally contribute to proposal narratives in the form of best practices research, literature reviews, and needs assessments. This is an ideal role for those with a passion for getting to know scientific research, public health delivery, and academic programming intimately and helping clients to become more effective in carrying out their institutional missions. This position will report directly to a senior Research Consultant.
 

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;

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

• Represent Hanover alongside colleagues (on occasional client calls) in articulating findings from research.

Qualifications

• 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;

• Strong interest in prospect research, fundraising strategy, grant writing, and the organizations we serve;

• 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 PowerPoint.

 
Education Preferred
A bachelor’s or graduate degree in an arts, humanities, or STEM discipline, though candidates with relevant experience who hold other degrees will be considered.
 

Experience Preferred

At least 2-4 years’ experience as a researcher, writer, and/or editor, with hands-on exposure to qualitative research. Prior experience with grants-related research is strongly preferred, but not required.

Location  

USA Remote   

Office is located in Arlington, VA  
#Remote #LI-Remote   

Benefits  

• Starting at 18+ days Paid Time Off  

• 14 paid holidays including Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Juneteenth, Indigenous People’s Day, and personal holidays  

• 401(K) employer matching program  

• Paid Parental Leave 

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits package  

• Health and wellness packages with discounts to local gym  

• Annual company-wide day of service and monthly events partnering with local organizations such as KidPower, Martha’s Kitchen, DC SPCA  

• Community service opportunities  

• In-Office unlimited snacks and beverages  

Compensation   

Hanover Research strives to create compensation and benefits programs that are competitive, equitable and fair.  The compensation range for this role at the company is $49,812 – 55,000. Please note that the base salary offered is contingent on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Our base pay range is determined by the role and the market.   

Hanover believes in supporting our team’s overall well-being now and in the future. We provide retirement benefits and 401K matching to help you plan ahead, wellness benefits to keep you healthy, medical coverage to lift you up if you or your dependents get sick, and paid time away to rejuvenate. You can learn more about our benefits on our Hanover Research Careers page or please talk to your Recruiter to learn more.  

  
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, fast-growing company, we encourage you to submit your resume and any other supporting materials.   

Hanover strives to be accessible to all users and job seekers. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance in accessing our website or completing a job application, please contact Hanover Research at 202-559-0050 or via email [email protected] All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.    

Hanover Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, compensation, training, promotion, transfer, leaves of absence, and termination.