Research Assistant – Transportation Safety

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Assist the Project Director and the project team with tasks related to research.

• Acquire archival documents and data.

• Verify and compile gathered data.

• Prepare materials for data collection.

• Set up equipment and supplies for the project.

• Support activities related to surveys, which may include recruiting participants and capturing data.

• Maintain accurate and well-organized project records.

• Ensure the integrity and accessibility of data.

• Communicate with team members to share insights and updates about the project.

• Contribute to a National Survey of Attitudes and Beliefs on Driving, Drinking, and Drug Use for the U.S. Department of Transportation and NHTSA.

• Achieve project milestones and adhere to delivery schedules.

• Produce comprehensive, accurate, and well-documented work products.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as Social Sciences or Public Health.

• Entry-level position with a demonstrated interest in research and project support.

• Strong attention to detail along with an analytical mindset.

• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

• Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio; capable of learning additional tools as needed.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining a sharp focus on detail.

• Strong oral and written communication capabilities.

• Ability to initiate, develop, and sustain mutually beneficial relationships with clients.

• Capacity to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical reports or journals.

• Ability to respond effectively to inquiries from both internal and external clients.

• Capable of writing scopes of work, budget estimates, schedules, reports of findings, proposals, correspondence, and technical documents.

• Ability to present information to top management, clients, public groups, and boards of directors.

• Clear vision and depth perception.

• Capability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to remain sharp, focused, and alert during site inspections, client interactions, and report preparations.

• Proficient in communicating with clients at all levels.

• Must be able to understand and communicate effectively in both written and spoken Spanish and English within the specialized field of Transportation Engineering.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Products.

• Must meet background-check requirements when applicable.

• No H-1B or TN visa sponsorship is available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive Compensation.

• Group health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Employer contribution of 50% towards employee-only premiums under the Health and Vision Plan.

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Safe Harbor matching contributions.

• Vacation and paid time off (PTO): 2 weeks of vacation/sick days.

• 10 federal government holidays.

• Pre-tax payment programs, including Premium Only Plan and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

• Discounts and savings through the ProSidian Corporate Perks Benefit Program.

• Employee and contractor referral bonus program offering up to $5,000 after the referred new hire has been employed for 90 days.

• Performance incentives.

• Access to a personal financial planner for 401(k) participants.

• Opportunities for professional connections, client interaction, leverageable experience, and thought leadership.