Research Analyst - Non-Profit and Public Agencies

Overview of McAllister & Quinn

McAllister & Quinn, based in Washington, D.C., specializes in federal and foundation grant consulting along with government relations, serving over 200 clients including nonprofits, municipalities, and associations. Their expertise combines grant consulting, strategic advisory, and government relations to secure transformative funding aligned with clients' objectives, positively impacting organizations and communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and track federal and foundation grant opportunities matching client priorities.
• Engage with Program Officers at relevant agencies and foundations.
• Prepare clear written summaries regarding identified grant opportunities.
• Analyze characteristics of successful grant recipients to enhance client competitiveness.
• Investigate institutions’ funding goals, programs, and plans to match prospects.
• Attend client meetings to capture priorities and interest areas for grant prospecting.
• Produce high-quality, detailed deliverables under strict timelines, including federal, state, and foundation grants strategies and comprehensive analyses.
• Summarize information for internal and client briefings and support appropriations requests.
• Collaborate with fellow analysts to address firm-wide project needs.
• Conduct thematic research on nonprofit sector trends, federal budgets, appropriations, and grant programs.
• Maintain knowledge of key federal and foundation grant programs (e.g., DOJ, SAMHSA, ACF, CDC, DOL, NEH focused on K-12 education, DoED for K-12/technical colleges, USDA, and more).
• Approach client support with a proactive, positive, and thorough mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent four-year degree.
• 0-3 years of relevant professional experience.
• Excellent writing, editing, and organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to distill complex and lengthy materials into concise summaries.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both virtual and in-person, in English.
• Self-motivated with eagerness to learn and troubleshoot independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Adobe software.
• Familiarity with federal or foundation grant processes is advantageous.

Compensation and Benefits

• Standard office hours: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday; onsite presence at least three days per week required in Washington, DC.
• Competitive annual salary ranging from $59,000 to $63,000 plus bonus, dependent on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), health coverage, dental, life insurance, disability insurance, vision, dependent care and healthcare FSAs/HSAs, and transit benefits.
• Flexible and ample vacation and leave policies.

Commitment to Culture

McAllister & Quinn strives to challenge norms and promote innovation by valuing diverse perspectives. The firm nurtures an inclusive work environment fostering appreciation, belonging, growth, and purposeful engagement for all employees.