Grants Research Contractor

The Hanover Research Council; Virginia, Arlington (MN, TX); Remote; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative research firm is seeking a Grants Research Contractor focused on higher education. This remote role involves identifying funding opportunities and providing essential support to clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in grant-related research and writing, with the ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high-quality work independently. Join a dynamic team dedicated to helping educational institutions thrive through effective funding strategies and impactful research. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while enjoying the flexibility of remote work.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in grant-related research.
• Familiarity with grant-related databases and funding opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Identify funding sources that align with client projects.
• Create client-ready deliverables with minimal oversight.

Skills

Researching federal and foundation funding

Writing for an academic audience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or writing-related discipline

Master's degree in education or writing-related discipline

Tools

Grants.gov

Pivot

Candid

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Grants Research Contractor- Higher Education Focus
Hanover Research, Arlington VA

Remote Opportunity#Remote #LI-Remote

The Role
Hanover's Grants Researchers 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. 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; 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 MSPower 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.

Location
USA Remote

Office is located in Arlington, VA

#Remote #LI-Remote

How to Apply:
If you are interested in the prospect of working for a dynamic, growing company, we encourage you to submit your resume, and a relevant professional writing sample (consisting of no more than 8 pages on an education or business related topic preferably).

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 [e-mail]. 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.

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. To learn more about Hanover Research, visitwww.hanoverresearch.com.

Hanover Values:

• Business Building - We build our business quickly and intelligently and we help our clients do thesame
• Thought Leadership and Innovation - We strive constantly to deliver better information in a betterway
• Service - To our clients and our community, service is our guidingprinciple
• Leadership and Mentorship - Our talent is our greatest asset, and we hope to help our people be theirbest
• Firm Citizenship - We are optimists who believe there are endless possibilities for our company andourselves