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Project Assistant

Eastern Research Group Inc.· Consulting Services – Engineering and Science
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Hybrid (Indian Head, MD)$60k - $76kFull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

ERG is a research and consulting firm providing multidisciplinary support to federal, state, and commercial clients. The Project Assistant will work with program managers, technical staff, and government clients to ensure seamless operations in a hybrid role based at ERG’s Indian Head, Maryland office.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand procurement/contract needs and requirements
  • Monitor and track invoices to ensure accuracy and timely payment
  • Maintain reports and dashboards
  • Prepare weekly financial reports and monthly invoices
  • Ensure compliance with policies and procedures
  • Maintain organized contract files and tracking spreadsheets
  • Develop and maintain project planning tools, including action item tracking spreadsheets, project calendars, and flow charts
  • Support data entry tasks

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 (college transcripts required for applicants with less than 4 years of experience)
  • 0 to 10 years of experience
  • Strong organizational and planning skills, excellent communications skills (both written and verbal), meticulous attention to detail, highly motivated, and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
  • Willingness and ability to learn new software and technical skills required for planning, report preparation, and financial reporting
  • Strong knowledge of MS Excel and fundamental data management concepts
  • Experience with MS Power Platforms a plus
  • Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret-level security clearance
  • Must be a U.S. citizen as this position is not eligible for Limited Access Authorizations

Skills

Required:Bachelor's degreeProject coordinationMS ExcelData management
Nice to have:MS Power Platform

Benefits

  • health and dental insurance
  • life insurance
  • long-term disability
  • educational benefits
  • FSAs
  • generous 401k plan
  • profit sharing
  • an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 11-20 paid vacation days per year
  • 10 paid holidays per year
  • 56 hours or more of sick leave per year (pro-rated for part-time)
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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About Eastern Research Group Inc.

Helping our clients protect public health and the environment, improve worker health and safety, ensure the safety of food and drugs, plan and design facilities, advance national security, and achieve other positive outcomes.

ERG helps clients protect the environment, improve worker health and safety, ensure the safety of food and drugs, and plan sustainable facilities.

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