Grants Research Analyst — Higher Education Strategy

Jm Aq; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 59,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Healthcare

Dental

Life insurance

Transit benefits

Job summary

McAllister & Quinn in Washington, DC seeks a Research Analyst to support the Higher Education practice, working with Directors and Managers to identify external funding opportunities and prepare client materials.

Requirements include a four-year bachelor’s degree, excellent writing and organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to synthesize complex materials. The role emphasizes proactive, solution-focused work with AI tools and MS Office in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a four-year bachelor’s degree.
• Excellent writing, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Superior attention to detail and ability to summarize lengthy materials.
• Strong communication skills via phone and in person.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and prioritize to on-time completion.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to learn new information quickly.
• Adept at utilizing AI-driven solutions to optimize efficiency.
• Familiarity with external funding opportunities (federal, state or foundations).

Responsibilities

• Support Directors and Managing Directors with client and project management.
• Identify external funding opportunities aligned with client needs.
• Research federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities.
• Prepare accurately written materials summarizing opportunities.
• Generate analyses of awardee characteristics to inform competitiveness.
• Summarize funding priorities and strategic plans for clients.
• Contribute to client meetings to understand priorities and interest areas.

Skills

Excellent writing

Organizational skills

Inter-personal communication

Attention to detail

Synthesizing material

Multi-tasking

AI-driven solutions

Microsoft Office

OneDrive

Adobe

External funding knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

OneDrive

Adobe

Job description

McAllister & Quinn in Washington, DC seeks a Research Analyst to support the Higher Education practice, working with Directors and Managers to identify external funding opportunities and prepare client materials.

Requirements include a four-year bachelor’s degree, excellent writing and organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to synthesize complex materials. The role emphasizes proactive, solution-focused work with AI tools and MS Office in a fast-paced environment.