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GRAs will be responsible for identifying public and private funding opportunities based on client need and assessing appropriate fit of highly technical funding programs. GRAs may contribute to proposal narratives in the form of best practices research, literature reviews, and needs assessments. This is an ideal role for those with a passion for getting to know scientific research, public health delivery, and academic programming intimately and then helping clients to become more effective in carrying out their institutional missions. This position will report directly to a Grants Consultant.\nResponsibilities\nIdentify and select sources of funding that align with client projects;\nManage tight deadlines to create prospecting reports and other deliverables on time;\nDemonstrate an understanding of clients’ needs and the goals of their projects, both programmatic and research-related;\nIndependently create client-ready deliverables with minimal oversight;\nCollaborate with Content Directors and Grants Consultants to refine project scopes;\nExplore creative solutions for preparing content and delivering it to clients efficiently;\nRepresent Hanover alongside colleagues in articulating findings from research\nQualifications\nExperience writing and researching for an academic audience;\nAbility both to accept and to provide constructive feedback;\nStrong communication, fact-checking, writing, and editing skills in the English language;\nStrong interest in prospect research, fundraising strategy, grant writing, and the organizations we serve;\nExcellent organizational skills and attention to detail;\nAbility to work quickly and independently with minimal guidance or oversight;\nAbility to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment;\nDemonstrable problem-solving skills and work ethic;\nProven academic achievement;\nHigh comfort level with Microsoft Office applications, such as MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Power Point. MS Power BI preferred but not required\nEducation Preferred \nA Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a liberal arts-related discipline preferred, though candidates with relevant experience who hold other degrees will be considered. \nExperience Preferred\n2-3 years’ experience writer and/or editor, with hands-on exposure to grant writing and/or fundraising processes. Prior experience with sponsored research is preferred.\nLocation\nUSA Remote\nOffice is located in Arlington, VA \n#Remote #LI-Remote \nBenefits\nStarting at 18+ days Paid Time Off \n14 paid holidays including Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Juneteenth, Indigenous People’s Day, and personal holidays \n401(K) employer matching program \nComprehensive health and dental benefits package \nHealth and wellness packages with discounts to local gym \nCommunity service opportunities \nIn-office snacks and beverages \nCompensation\nHanover Research strives to create compensation and benefits programs that are competitive, equitable and fair. The compensation range for this role at the company is $49,812 - $55,000. Please note that the base salary offered is contingent on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Our base pay range is determined by the role and the market.\nHanover believes in supporting our team’s overall well-being now and in the future. We provide retirement benefits and 401K matching to help you plan ahead, wellness benefits to keep you healthy, medical coverage to lift you up if you or your dependents get sick, and paid time away to rejuvenate. You can learn more about our benefits on our Hanover Research Careers page or please talk to your Recruiter to learn more.\nAbout Hanover Research\nFounded in 2003, Hanover Research is a global research and analytics firm that delivers market intelligence through a unique, fixed-fee model to more than 1,000 clients. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Hanover employs high-caliber market researchers, analysts, and account executives to provide a service that is revolutionary in its combination of flexibility and affordability. Hanover was named a Top 50 Market Research Firm by the American Marketing Association from 2015 to 2021. To learn more about Hanover Research, visit www.hanoverresearch.com \nHanover Values\nBusiness Building - We build our business quickly and intelligently and we help our clients do the same \nThought Leadership and Innovation - We strive constantly to deliver better information in a better way \nService - To our clients and our community, service is our guiding principle \nLeadership and Mentorship - Our talent is our greatest asset, and we hope to help our people be their best \nFirm Citizenship - We are optimists who believe there are endless possibilities for our company and ourselves \nHow to Apply\nIf you are interested in the prospect of working for a dynamic, growing company, we encourage you to submit your resume, and a relevant professional writing sample (consisting of no more than 8 pages on an education or business related topic preferably).\nHanover strives to be accessible to all users and job seekers. 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