Project Assistant

Eastern Research Group, Inc.; Indian Head (MD); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Educational benefits

FSAs

401k plan

Profit sharing

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eastern Research Group, Inc. (ERG) is seeking a Project Assistant to collaborate with program managers, technical staff, and government clients in a hybrid role at our Indian Head, Maryland office.

The position emphasizes effective communication, organization, and multitasking in a fast-paced environment. The role involves tracking invoices, maintaining reports and dashboards, preparing weekly financials and monthly invoices, and ensuring policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 (college transcripts required for applicants with less than 4 years of experience)
• 0 to 10 years of experience
• Strong organizational and planning skills, excellent communications skills (both written and verbal), meticulous attention to detail
• Willingness and ability to learn new software and technical skills
• Strong knowledge of MS Excel and data management concepts
• Experience with MS Power Platforms a plus
• Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret-level security clearance
• Must be a U.S. citizen as this position is not eligible for Limited Access Authorizations

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand procurement/contract needs and requirements
• Monitor and track invoices to ensure accuracy and timely payment
• Maintain reports and dashboards
• Prepare weekly financial reports and monthly invoices
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures
• Maintain organized contract files and tracking spreadsheets
• Develop and maintain project planning tools, including action item tracking spreadsheets, project calendars, and flow charts
• Support data entry tasks

Job description

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

ERG is seeking a Project Assistant to join our team. This role will work closely with program managers, technical staff, and government clients to ensure seamless operations. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, detail-oriented, and adept at multitasking in a dynamic environment. This is a hybrid position based at ERG's Indian Head, Maryland office, with a combination of onsite and remote work.

Job Description:

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand procurement/contract needs and requirements
• Monitor and track invoices to ensure accuracy and timely payment
• Maintain reports and dashboards
• Prepare weekly financial reports and monthly invoices
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures
• Maintain organized contract files and tracking spreadsheets
• Develop and maintain project planning tools, including action item tracking spreadsheets, project calendars, and flow charts
• Support data entry tasks

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 (college transcripts required for applicants with less than 4 years of experience)
• 0 to 10 years of experience
• Strong organizational and planning skills, excellent communications skills (both written and verbal), meticulous attention to detail, highly motivated, and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
• Willingness and ability to learn new software and technical skills required for planning, report preparation, and financial reporting
• Strong knowledge of MS Excel and fundamental data management concepts
• Experience with MS Power Platforms a plus
• Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret-level security clearance
• Must be a U.S. citizen as this position is not eligible for Limited Access Authorizations

ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, educational benefits, FSAs, a generous 401k plan, profit sharing, an EAP, 11-20 paid vacation days per year, 10 paid holidays per year, 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time) and more. The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience.

ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable EEOC regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Please be aware, the only authentic corporate domain for ERG is https://www.erg.com. ERG may, on occasion, screen applicants via telephone or video interviews via Skype, Teams, GoToMeeting, or another type of video platform. However, any candidate extended a job offer might be asked to meet in person with an ERG employee before providing confidential personal information associated with new employment.

If you're a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ERG's online application process as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, please contact Human Resources via email at [e-mail] or call [phone].

ERG fosters a friendly, flexible work environment. ERGers are dedicated to serving clients who are committed to making the world a better place. We promote and recognize principles of fairness and respect in the work we do, the partnerships we foster, and the culture we value both within and outside of our organization.