Managing Director, Research University Practice

Managing Director, Research University Practice McAllister and Quinn

LLC - 4.3

Washington, DC Job Details Full-time $110,000 a year 14 hours ago Benefits Commuter assistance Health savings account Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Life insurance Qualifications Technical editing Customer relationship building Team leadership Microsoft Office Client management Managing projects Project stakeholder communication

Full Job Description Description:

About McAllister & Quinn McAllister & Quinn is a federal research development consulting and government relations firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. We offer our 200+ clients a unique blend of comprehensive grant consulting, strategic advising, and government relations services. Specifically, McAllister & Quinn equips clients with the knowledge and expertise to pursue federal and private foundation funding opportunities that align with their organizational priorities. We support clients' strategic positioning efforts, help craft competitive applications, develop and expand funding streams through the congressional appropriations process, and facilitate public-private and international partnerships that advance their missions. We are committed to securing transformational funding for our clients and the communities and missions they serve. The impact of our work motivates us and is central to why we do what we do. We know that our success can lead to better outcomes, changed lives, and a more equitable society for generations to come. Research University Practice Our Research Universities Practice supports sponsored research activities at public and private R1 and R2 institutions. We help research universities compete for diverse funding opportunities, engage and train cohorts of faculty, support federal agency engagement and partnership development, and implement positioning strategies informed by strategic intelligence. As a Managing Director, you will lead client engagements and serve as a strategic advisor to university leadership, faculty, and research development teams. Working collaboratively, you will design and implement funding strategies, guide proposal development, support federal agency engagement, contribute to capacity-building initiatives, and help clients secure major awards. Primary Duties and Responsibilities The Managing Director leads research development services and deliverables in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. This role requires clear communication and a proactive approach to problem-solving, enabling you to build strong client relationships and deliver consistent, high-quality results.

Key responsibilities include:

Research Development and Strategic Consulting:

Partner with university leadership to identify priorities and align them with external funding opportunities. Develop actionable funding strategies and collaborate on execution plans. Maintain extensive knowledge of federal grant programs and trends and advise clients on positioning and competitiveness. Guide faculty and teams in developing and executing funding concepts and pursuit strategies. Lead complex proposal development efforts, including large, multi-institutional grants (20M+). Design and deliver tailored capacity-building, strategic intelligence, and agency engagement services. Coordinate consultant teams to deliver high-quality services.

Client and Project Management:

Serve as the primary client contact and trusted advisor. Oversee the strategic planning and execution of work plans, including project timelines, deliverables, and quality standards. Maintain strong, responsive client relationships. Engage with clients on site and participate in industry conferences (approximately