Project Management Support - SME

Looking for a research manager to lead a congressionally mandated study for assessing nuclear energy capabilities, trade-offs, innovations, and supply chain risks. The successful candidate will oversee the project's progress, ensuring that all research activities align with legislative requirements and scientific standards. This role involves coordinating with a diverse team of experts, managing resources efficiently, and maintaining clear communication with stakeholders. This position requires a strategic thinker with a detail-oriented approach, capable of driving a high-profile research initiative to successful completion.

Responsibilities:

The research manager will be responsible for coordinating and general oversight of the research project including the development of research methodologies, oversee data collection and analysis, and ensure the timely delivery of findings to the client. This position will act as the primary liaison between the project team and the client. The successful candidate will lead the execution of research projects by drafting proposals, selecting methods, supervising cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and presenting findings.

This includes:

• Developing a project methodology
• Conducting and overseeing literature reviews
• Attending project meetings
• Preparing progress reports
• Preparing questions for data calls and collecting data
• Conducting analysis of data
• Interviewing various subject matter experts (SME)
• Analyzing findings and summarizing results
• Maintaining quality standards to preserve the integrity of data and findings
• Writing reports to summarize findings and the implications of the results

Desired Experience:

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, preferably with experience in energy research or policy studies, and possess superior communication and organizational skills to effectively liaise with government agencies, industry partners, and academic collaborators.

• Experience responding to congressional queries as well as conducting studies and research.
• Familiarity with Congressionally Directed Actions.
• Experience working with congressional staffers or drafting legislative correspondence.

Requirements

Required Skills:

• TS/SCI w CI Poly
• Typically requires a BA degree and 12 – 15 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10 – 13 years of prior relevant experience.
• This position is a short-term assignment, 6-8 months, possibly up to a year.
• Excellent skills in project management, teamwork, and data analysis, enabling them to effectively lead teams, present findings, collaborate on project planning and execution, and analyze and interpret data.

• Proven work experience as a Research Assistant or similar role
• Excellent administrative skills
• Knowledge of research methods
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent time management skills
• Proficient in data analysis and interpretation of complex research findings

Desired Skills:

• Strong understanding of electrical power systems and related regulatory issues
• A degree in the field related to the study
• Familiarity with federal nuclear energy regulations and compliance requirements

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• TS/SCI w/CI Poly Required
• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Federal Employment Suitability
• E-Verify Eligibility Required*

ASG is an equal opportunity employer (EEO)

*ASG participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their social security numbers.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Open Leave
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plan
• Referral program
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account