R&D Associate

ALLIANT CYBERSECURITY; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

PTO

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Onsite gym

Paid parking

Job summary

alliantgroup is seeking an Associate in its R&D division in Houston to identify and substantiate cash-generating tax incentives for clients. You will work with attorneys, engineers, and scientists to research, interview clients, and prepare technical analysis and reports.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's or Master's degree and 1–2 years of project management, public speaking, and client management experience, with strong written/verbal skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree required.
• 1–2 years of experience with project management, public speaking, and client management preferred.
• Backgrounds in engineering, business administration, management, finance, economics, and life sciences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to articulate and relay information effectively.
• High sense of urgency to meet deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality of company and client information.
• Receptiveness to performance feedback within a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze and qualify value-oriented benefits for companies.
• Substantiate technical analysis, conduct client interviews, and gather/review client documentation.
• Research relevant technical and industry topics.
• Provide technical reports and analysis.
• Provide insight to maximize credits and incentives.
• Consult with CPAs and executives on tax incentive credits and processes.
• Collaborate with quality control, client relations, accounting, and tax teams to ensure client satisfaction.
• Ensure analysis and timelines are met.
• Analyze client financials, projects, and documentation to identify value.
• Create an unmatched client experience.

Skills

Project mgmt

Public speaking

Client mgmt

Engineering

Business admin

Finance

Economics

Life sciences

Communication

Analytical

Confidentiality

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

As an Associate, you will be working within our Research and Development (R&D) team alongside some of the best in the business including attorneys, accountants, engineers, and scientists to identify and substantiate cash generating tax incentives that strengthen American businesses. Your work will have a meaningful impact on clients, allowing them to reinvest back into their business and their people. As a national premier consulting firm, alliant is focused on providing solutions to help businesses transform and thrive. This role is within the R&D division which helps businesses claim tax credits for improving their products and/or processes.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze and qualify value-oriented benefits for companies
• Substantiate technical analysis, conduct client interviews, and gather/review client documentation
• Research relevant technical and industry specific topics
• Provide technical reports and analysis
• Provide insight in order to benefit from additional credits and incentives that may be applicable
• Consult with CPAs and executives on tax incentive credits and related business process
• Collaborate and coordinate closely with quality control, client relations, accounting, and tax controversy departments to ensure client satisfaction
• Ensure analysis and timelines are met
• Analyze client financials, projects, and documentation while identifying client value
• Creating an unmatched experience for our clients

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree required
• Preferred 1-2 years of experience with project management, public speaking, and client management
• Preferred backgrounds in engineering, business administration, management, finance, economics, and life sciences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to articulate and relay information in an effective and efficient manner
• High sense of urgency with the ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with company and client information
• Receptiveness to performance feedback within a team environment is essential
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications

Candidate must reside or relate to Houston, TX 20-30% travel within the United States

Benefits & Compensation

• 100% employer paid medical/dental premiums for single coverage
• 401(k) matching
• PTO
• company provided life insurance and disability
• onsite gym and group fitness classes
• paid covered parking
• more!

Do Work That Matters.

alliant #LI-PS1 alliantgroup, LP is currently experiencing explosive growth! As a national consulting firm focused on being the voice to the middle market, our mission is simple: Strengthening US businesses.

How do we do this? We hire the brightest talent with the most diverse backgrounds who do work that matters.

alliantgroup has been helping American businesses overcome the challenges of today to prepare them for the future. Our most sought after service has been helping companies identify and leverage the largest federal and state incentives available including ERC, R&D, and 179D. Our industry experts and four former IRS commissioners help our clients claim what they deserve. Learn more about how the R&D tax credit started and how you can do work that matters!