Sr. Technical Assistant

Position Title

Sr. Technical Assistant

REQ-3881

Full time

EPRI provides thought leadership, industry expertise, and collaborative value to help the electricity sector identify issues, technology gaps, and broader needs that can be addressed through effective research and development programs for the benefit of society.

Sr. Technical Assistant

Charlotte, NC, Knoxville, TN

Provides assistance to deliver customer requests and execute deliverables. Supports leadership by gathering, monitoring, analyzing and organizing information on current and emerging science and technology as well as financial and contractual data.

• Supports leadership by gathering, monitoring, analyzing and organizing member information on current and emerging science and technology.
• Support technical teams in their deliverable publication process.
• Support technical staff to ensure research results and associated materials are stored in centralized content management system.
• Works with program members to help access program capabilities, evaluate the value of their membership and resolve other member related issues concerns and questions.
• Manage the planning, preparation and organization of technical conferences and workshops.
• Supports the technical staff in the purchase of goods and services.
• Provide support in preparation of technical presentations and other materials for advisory meetings, external publications, conferences and workshops.
• Provide support in maintaining various program websites.
• Provide guidance and support to facilitate knowledge transfer and training to other roles such as Technical Assistants

• AA degree in a scientific field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 5-7 years of experience in an administrative or technical support report role.
• Capability to handle administrative support role (word processing, database, spreadsheet, presentation graphics, etc.)
• A general understanding of the conduct of research projects from the definition phase through to results delivery and application.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong ability to identify, analyze, and negotiate and problem solve.
• Capability of performing multiple and complex tasks with limited direction, while having the judgment to know when to ask for directions.
• Supported programs technical publications (editing, collecting comments, publications process)
• Demonstrated skills in presentations (editing, presenting, etc.)
• Demonstrates ability to organize and lead large meetings (50+ attendees)
• Maintain  website content working with digital solutions, technical teams, and members
• Proficient in document management within EPRI system architecture
• Engage with members to facilitate knowledge transfer

The salary range for this position is $65,000 USD to $75,000 USD annually. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on various factors, including without limitation applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location. This role is eligible to participate in EPRI's annual incentive program.

The amount of incentive varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the plan. This role is eligible to participate in EPRI's standard employee benefit programs, which currently include the following: medical, dental, vision, 401k, STD/LTD and paid family leave, life and accident insurance, paid time off (flexible vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay). EPRI participates in E-Verify, an online system operated jointly by the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration (SSA).

EPRI uses the system to check the work status of new hires by comparing information from the employee's I-9 form against SSA and Department of Homeland Security databases. EPRI is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/Disabled

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