Office Manager - Research and Development

$50,000 - $60,000/Yr

Lexicon & Line - Ogden, UT

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Ogden, UT

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Office Manager for Research and Development at Lexicon and Line plays a crucial role in supporting social sciences research projects through effective organizational and administrative skills. This hybrid position requires a proactive individual who can manage various tasks, including logistical support, data entry, and HR functions, to ensure the successful execution of initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assist with various social sciences research projects by providing logistical and administrative support.
• Perform data entry and processing tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Design project support systems in Airtable and manage those systems to ensure timely project progression.
• Use MS Suite, Canva, and Adobe tools to build reports, promotional materials, proposals, and other communications.
• Support the business development and sales team by conducting research to identify potential Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and other opportunities.
• Search public federal spending databases for market research and analysis on potential partners and client agencies.
• Manage a procurement/proposal writing system to coordinate submissions and track deadlines.
• Oversee meeting scheduling, take meeting minutes, and manage action items.
• Maintain and support the organization's email accounts, responding to inquiries as needed.
• Assist with various virtual assistant and research assistant tasks as required.
• Create and prepare PowerPoint slide decks for presentations.
• Provide HR support for the small team and help establish/manage HR systems.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years' experience within Office Administration or Human Resources.
• Knowledge of the Social Sciences field and various research methods.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred, with an Associate's Degree or meaningful certifications as a minimum.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Advanced skills in MS Suite (GCC High preferred) and Airtable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience supporting government contractors is preferred.
• Familiarity with basic human resources practices is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in government-centered business development or proposal writing support.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance