About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, advisory & technology services supporting government and community development.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level Project Researcher role supports project finance and grant administration for federal contracts and cooperative agreements. You will help maintain accurate project financials, support invoicing and forecasting, ensure strong project controls, and coordinate with project teams and government clients.

• Support Project Managers and project staff in preparing financial information for monthly client reporting
• Provide timely financial status updates (burn rate, remaining backlog, project profitability)
• Coordinate invoicing activities and perform quality reviews for government contracts and grants
• Develop, maintain, and update reports and financial management tools related to project budgets
• Manage data entry and quality control in online government systems of record
• Assist with monthly invoice preparation, including line-item cost justifications
• Provide forecasting support and assist with actual-to-budget comparisons
• Serve as a point of contact for government clients on financial and administrative matters
• Collaborate with billing, project finance, procurement, and project control teams to resolve financial issues
• Develop and maintain process documentation and guidance materials
• Assist Procurement with subcontractor procurement and administration, including communication and budget tracking

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business, Management, Public Policy, Finance, Economics, Communications, or related field
• Entry-level: 0–2 years of professional experience in forecasting, data management, reporting, analysis, compliance, finance, or a related field
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, logical formulas, data validation, conditional formatting)
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, manipulate, and interpret data to support business decisions
• Working knowledge of basic finance processes and general accounting principles
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; professional judgment, discretion, and attention to detail
• Authorized to work in the United States (this role is not eligible for new H‑1B visa sponsorship)

This role may be fully remote from any U.S. location; candidates able to work within the Eastern Time Zone are preferred.

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Preferred Qualifications

• 1–2 years experience supporting project finance, grants, or government contract billing
• Experience with forecasting, invoice preparation, or project budget tracking
• Proven ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Strong problem-solving skills and an ability to recommend practical solutions
• Prior exposure to government systems of record, procurement processes, or subcontractor administration

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Compensation & Location

• Pay range (posted): $55,665.00 - $94,631.00 per year (full-time). Applicants may see compensation within this range based on experience, skills, geography, and other factors. Anticipated pay for many hires is in the mid-$60K range.
• Location: Reston, VA (role may be performed remotely from within the U.S.; preference for Eastern Time Zone)
• This posting follows applicable U.S. pay-transparency guidance by listing the salary range where provided.

Reasonable accommodations are available during the application and interview process. To request an accommodation, please email CandidateAccommodation@confidentialclient.com.

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Additional Information

• Applicants must submit applications directly; automated or third-party submissions may be excluded.
• Work authorization: All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for new H‑1B sponsorship. Candidates who already hold valid work authorization may be considered for employer change petitions subject to company policy.
• Candidate AI usage policy: Confidential Client expects interview responses to reflect the candidate’s own knowledge and abilities. If you require an accommodation that involves use of AI tools during assessments or interviews, contact CandidateAccommodation@confidentialclient.com in advance.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.