Research Manager - Maximus Services, LLC

Maximus is 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.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS161, P5, Band 8

Maximus is 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)

• Analyze findings and summarizing results

• Maintain quality standards to preserve the integrity of data and findings

• Write reports to summarize findings and the implications of the results

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.

Required Skills:

• Per contract requirements candidates must have an active TS/SCI w CI Poly clearance.

• Candidates must have a BA/BS degree

• 10+ years of relevant experience required.

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

• 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

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Minimum Requirements

TCS161, P5, Band 8

EEO Statement

Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We're proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.

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