R&D Associate

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze and qualify value-oriented benefits for companies
• Substantiate technical analysis, conduct client interviews, and gather/review client documentation
• Research relevant technical and industry specific topics
• Provide technical reports and analysis
• Provide insight in order to benefit from additional credits and incentives that may be applicable
• Consult with CPAs and executives on tax incentive credits and related business process
• Collaborate and coordinate closely with quality control, client relations, accounting, and tax controversy departments to ensure client satisfaction
• Analyze client financials, projects, and documentation while identifying client value

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree required
• PREFERRED: 1-2 years of experience with project management, public speaking, and client management
• PREFERRED BACKGROUND: Engineering, business administration, management, finance, economics, and life sciences
• EXCELLENT WRITTEN AND VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS
• STRONG ANALYTICAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
• ABILITY TO EFFECTIVELY MANAGE MULTIPLE TASKS IN A FAST-PACE ENVIRONMENT
• ABILITY TO ARTICULATE AND RELAY INFORMATION IN AN EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT MANNER
• HIGH SENSE OF URGENCY WITH THE ABILITY TO MEET DEADLINES
• RECEPTIVENESS TO PERFORMANCE FEEDBACK WITHIN A TEAM ENVIRONMENT IS ESSENTIAL
• PROFICIENCY WITH MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE AND OTHER RELEVANT SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS

Benefits

• 20-30% travel within the United States
• Alliant offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including 100% employer paid medical/dental premiums for single coverage, 401(k) matching, PTO, company provided life insurance and disability, onsite gym and group fitness classes, paid covered parking, daily allowance for onsite café and Starbucks, and more!