Project Researcher – Entry Level

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist Project Managers and project personnel in compiling financial data for monthly client reporting.

• Deliver financial status reports, covering burn rate, outstanding backlog, and project profitability.

• Oversee invoicing processes and perform quality assessments for intricate government contracts.

• Create and uphold reports and financial management tools related to project budgets.

• Relay project financial status, risks, and updates to Project Managers and Directors.

• Supervise and ensure quality control for data entry in online government record systems.

• Organize monthly invoicing, including detailed justifications for line-item costs.

• Aid in forecasting and comparing actual expenses to budgeted amounts.

• Act as a key contact for government clients regarding project financial and administrative issues.

• Collaborate with finance, billing, project management, and project control teams to address financial challenges.

• Establish and maintain process documentation, procedures, and guidance materials.

• Support subcontractor acquisition and management, including communication and tracking of applications and budgets.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred in Business, Management, Communications, Public Policy, Finance, Economics, or a related field.

• 1–2 years of relevant professional experience in forecasting, data management, reporting, analysis, compliance, finance, or a related area.

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookup functions such as VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, logical formulas, data validation, and conditional formatting.

• Capability to analyze, manipulate, and interpret data to assist business decisions.

• Familiarity with fundamental finance processes and basic accounting principles.

• Strong organizational abilities and the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Ability to work autonomously while effectively collaborating with project teams and stakeholders.

• Excellent problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify issues, assess options, and propose solutions.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

• Professional demeanor, sound judgment, discretion, and meticulous attention to detail.

• Applications must be submitted directly by the applicant.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, and sincerely held religious beliefs.

• Confidential accommodation support available during the application and employment process.

• Benefits information provided in accordance with the Transparency in Coverage Act.