Product Associate

AAAS; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Flexible spending account

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

AAAS in Washington, DC is seeking a Product Associate to help administer the Science Advances APC system and support related communications with authors and vendors. The role also analyzes manuscript, payment, and operational data to assist budgeting, forecasting, and quarterly performance reporting.

You will contribute to planning for the Science family of journals, develop expertise in strategy and industry trends, and conduct market research to uncover insights and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in business, technology, marketing or sales.
• Understanding of academic publishing business models and technologies.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; experience with Tableau or Power BI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to administration of the Science Advances APC system and related communication with authors and vendors.
• Analyze manuscript, payment, and operational data to support budgeting, forecasting, and quarterly performance reporting.
• Contribute to planning and support for the Science family of journals and related products.
• Develop expertise in strategy, technology, journal disciplines, and industry trends.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify insights and opportunities.
• Support cross-functional collaboration with Editorial, Marketing, and other internal teams.
• Engage with departmental priorities and initiatives, including participation in planning meetings and special projects.

Skills

Excel

Tableau/Power BI

Analytical ability

Organization

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Washington D.C.
Washington, DC 20005, USA

The Product Associate serves two major roles contributing to the success of the Science family of journals. First, this position helps execute on business operations related to our gold open access journal Science Advances. Second, this role contributes to market research, analysis, and support for the Science family of journals and related products. The Product Associate reports to the Director of Product Management and collaborates with colleagues across AAAS as well as with external vendors.

Help us ignite the next era of science.

What You'll Do

• Contribute to administration of the Science Advances article processing charge (APC) system and related communication with authors and vendors.
• Analyze manuscript, payment, and operational data to support budgeting, forecasting, and quarterly performance reporting.
• Contribute to planning and support for the Science family of journals and related products.
• Develop expertise in strategy, technology, journal disciplines, and industry trends.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify insights and opportunities.
• Support cross-functional collaboration with Editorial, Marketing, and other internal teams.
• Engage with departmental priorities and initiatives, including participation in planning meetings, special projects, and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience, preferably in a business, technology, marketing or sales role.
• General understanding of academic publishing business models and technologies.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver on deadline.
• Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel.
• Experience or interest in working with Tableau or Power BI considered a plus.

The anticipated initial rate of compensation for this position is $75,000 - $85,000per year.AAAS currently provides the following benefits for this position: paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance, flexible spending account, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, retirement benefits, short- and long-term disability, each subject to the terms of the applicable program. Additional benefits may apply.

Any actual offer of employment, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be made in the sole discretion of AAAS and will be based on a variety of factors, including years of experience, depth of experience, and other relevant factors. AAAS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time.

AAAS is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category. AAAS uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

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