Research Analyst

Location:      Germantown, Maryland

Responsibilities:

• Provide research, analysis, and administrative support to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM).
• Support investigations related to Employee Concerns.
• Develop and/or manage databases for program support.
• Research and gather data/information and produce a variety of summary documents and reports to suit Client needs.
• Analyze reports for discrepancies and make necessary corrections before preparation for distribution.
• Review /edit documents, provide and/or consolidate comments on documents.
• Prepare draft presentations and tables/graphs.
• Work closely with clients to ensure all deadlines are met, foresee their needs and provide solutions.
• Prepare draft correspondence, schedule and coordinate meetings or conference calls.
• Maintain and monitor multiple calendars.
• Organize, facilitate and attend meetings; record minutes and notes during the event.
• Develop and maintain database/list for program support.
• Maintain communication with varied contacts within the Client’s many work sites.
• Maintain initiative, flexibility, and cooperation in a team environment.
• Assist in the planning and facilitating of workshops.

Required Qualifications:

• BA or BS required (or be able to attain such within six months), with 3–6 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Exceptional proficiency in Microsoft Office – Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with DOE programs.
• Experience with analysis and review of environmental documents.
• Experience in researching issues and collecting data from various sources for the development of summary reports.
• Must possess analytical capabilities.
• Must be customer-service oriented, experienced in interacting directly with clients. and possess the ability to foresee clients needs and provide solutions and recommendations.
• Ability to participate in meetings & capture meeting minutes.
• Must possess good written, oral. and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand and follow complex directions/instructions.
• Willingness to work in an environment that changes rapidly, and requires occasional long hours.
• Ability to work in a client environment.
• Must be a detail-oriented self-starter and have the ability to work independently.
• Ability to sit for extended periods and perform work in an office environment, including extensive use of computers.
• Ability to meet the requirements for a DOE security clearance and Building Access badge. Access will require the qualified candidate be a U.S. citizen. The candidate’s written consent to conduct a background check will be required as a condition of employment.
• A pre-employment test for the absence of any illegal substances will be required. Ongoing reviews and tests for the absence of illegal substances may also be conducted for continued access to client sites. The candidate’s written consent to conduct such tests will be required as a condition of employment.

Desired or Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of DOE sites and environmental operations/programs.
• Familiarity with DOE program office procedures and tracking systems.
• Self-directed, and able to define and achieve goals with little supervision.