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Applied Researcher I
User experience researcher job in Washington, DC
At Capital One, we are creating trustworthy and reliable AI systems, changing banking for good. For years, Capital One has been leading the industry in using machine learning to create real-time, intelligent, automated customer experiences. From informing customers about unusual charges to answering their questions in real time, our applications of AI & ML are bringing humanity and simplicity to banking. We are committed to building world-class applied science and engineering teams and continue our industry leading capabilities with breakthrough product experiences and scalable, high-performance AI infrastructure. At Capital One, you will help bring the transformative power of emerging AI capabilities to reimagine how we serve our customers and businesses who have come to love the products and services we build.
Team Description:
The AI Foundations team is at the center of bringing our vision for AI at Capital One to life. Our work touches every aspect of the research life cycle, from partnering with Academia to building production systems. We work with product, technology and business leaders to apply the state of the art in AI to our business.
In this role, you will:
Partner with a cross-functional team of data scientists, software engineers, machine learning engineers and product managers to deliver AI-powered products that change how customers interact with their money.
Leverage a broad stack of technologies - Pytorch, AWS Ultraclusters, Huggingface, Lightning, VectorDBs, and more - to reveal the insights hidden within huge volumes of numeric and textual data.
Build AI foundation models through all phases of development, from design through training, evaluation, validation, and implementation.
Engage in high impact applied research to take the latest AI developments and push them into the next generation of customer experiences.
Flex your interpersonal skills to translate the complexity of your work into tangible business goals.
The Ideal Candidate:
You love the process of analyzing and creating, but also share our passion to do the right thing. You know at the end of the day it's about making the right decision for our customers.
Innovative. You continually research and evaluate emerging technologies. You stay current on published state-of-the-art methods, technologies, and applications and seek out opportunities to apply them.
Creative. You thrive on bringing definition to big, undefined problems. You love asking questions and pushing hard to find answers. You're not afraid to share a new idea.
A leader. You challenge conventional thinking and work with stakeholders to identify and improve the status quo. You're passionate about talent development for your own team and beyond.
Technical. You're comfortable with open-source languages and are passionate about developing further. You have hands-on experience developing AI foundation models and solutions using open-source tools and cloud computing platforms.
Has a deep understanding of the foundations of AI methodologies.
Experience building large deep learning models, whether on language, images, events, or graphs, as well as expertise in one or more of the following: training optimization, self-supervised learning, robustness, explainability, RLHF.
An engineering mindset as shown by a track record of delivering models at scale both in terms of training data and inference volumes.
Experience in delivering libraries, platform level code or solution level code to existing products.
A professional with a track record of coming up with high quality ideas or improving upon existing ideas in machine learning, demonstrated by accomplishments such as first author publications or projects.
Possess the ability to own and pursue a research agenda, including choosing impactful research problems and autonomously carrying out long-running projects.
Basic Qualifications:
Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, AI, Mathematics, or related fields, with an exception that required degree will be obtained on or before the scheduled start date or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, AI, Mathematics, or related fields plus 2 years of experience in Applied Research
Preferred Qualifications:
PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering or related fields
LLM
PhD focus on NLP or Masters with 5 years of industrial NLP research experience
Multiple publications on topics related to the pre-training of large language models (e.g. technical reports of pre-trained LLMs, SSL techniques, model pre-training optimization)
Member of team that has trained a large language model from scratch (10B + parameters, 500B+ tokens)
Publications in deep learning theory
Publications at ACL, NAACL and EMNLP, Neurips, ICML or ICLR
Optimization (Training & Inference)
PhD focused on topics related to optimizing training of very large deep learning models
Multiple years of experience and/or publications on one of the following topics: Model Sparsification, Quantization, Training Parallelism/Partitioning Design, Gradient Checkpointing, Model Compression
Experience optimizing training for a 10B+ model
Deep knowledge of deep learning algorithmic and/or optimizer design
Experience with compiler design
Finetuning
PhD focused on topics related to guiding LLMs with further tasks (Supervised Finetuning, Instruction-Tuning, Dialogue-Finetuning, Parameter Tuning)
Demonstrated knowledge of principles of transfer learning, model adaptation and model guidance
Experience deploying a fine-tuned large language model
Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.
The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
Cambridge, MA: $214,500 - $244,800 for Applied Researcher I
McLean, VA: $214,500 - $244,800 for Applied Researcher I
New York, NY: $234,000 - $267,000 for Applied Researcher I
San Francisco, CA: $234,000 - $267,000 for Applied Researcher I
San Jose, CA: $234,000 - $267,000 for Applied Researcher I
Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter.
This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan. Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website . Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.
This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections ; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1- or via email at . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to
Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.
Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).
Principal UX Researcher - Product & Experience
User experience researcher job in Tysons Corner, VA
About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.
We are seeking a highly experienced Principal UX Researcher to lead strategic research initiatives that drive product innovation and enhance user experience across our digital platforms. In this role, you will shape research strategy, mentor and guide research practices across the organization, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and turn insights into action to influence product direction at the highest level. The Principal UX Researcher is a key role that helps us understand and obsess over our users (both internal and external) - their contexts, concerns, behaviors, needs and aspirations. In leading the practice of human- centered research, this role heavily informs the strategy and direction of TEGNA's digital ecosystem - ensuring we put the needs of our end users front and center.
Who you are
The Principal UX Researcher is the nexus between consumer centered business strategy and enabling Digital Products at scale. In this position, you will serve as both a visionary and a hands-on integrator and leader. Your exceptional talents drive insights and strategy that help shape the future of media, community, and connection. Understanding people and their critical needs, you advocate for the best outcomes across business and product teams. You have a proven record of conceptualizing, designing and delivering elegant and intuitive research solutions that directly impact the products, experiences, and platforms you are accountable for.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership: Lead UX research efforts for complex, high-impact initiatives across multiple products or business units. Develop long-term research roadmaps aligned with company goals.
Research Execution: Design, plan, and conduct qualitative and quantitative research methods (e.g., ethnographic studies, usability testing, surveys, diary studies, field research, etc.) to deeply understand user behaviors, needs, and motivations.
Establish Research Guidelines: enable team of product and UX leaders through UX research tool kits, standards, guides.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Product Management, Design, Engineering, Marketing, and Data Science teams to integrate research findings into product planning and decision-making.
Insight Communication: Deliver compelling insights through reports, presentations, and storytelling that inspire product innovation and support executive-level decisions.
Mentorship & Guidance: Mentor junior researchers and help establish best practices and research standards across the UX organization.
Vendor Management: contract with and manage required vendors and tools to enable UX research across the TEGNA digital ecosystem.
Thought Leadership: Represent the UX discipline in strategic conversations, contribute to the UX research community, and advocate for a user-centered culture.
Requirements:
8-10 years of experience in UX research, human-centered design, or related fields.
Demonstrated experience leading research for complex, large-scale digital products.
Expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
Proven ability to turn ambiguous questions into clear research plans.
Exceptional communication, storytelling, and collaboration skills.
Experience influencing executive stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
Master's or Ph.D. in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Psychology, Anthropology, Sociology, or related field (preferred but not required).
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in agile, fast-paced product environments.
Deep knowledge of accessibility, inclusive design, or emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML, AR/VR).
Background in consumer-driven domains.
Why Join Us?
Drive the user research strategy at a product and organizational level.
Collaborate with a world-class UX and Product team.
Make a tangible impact on the lives of millions of users.
Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for growth. #LI-MS1
Pay Range $180,000-$190,000 USDBenefits:
TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.
Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA's 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.
Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor's appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.
TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.
* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.
EEO statement:
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email ***************
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Auto-ApplyUX Researcher, Mixed Methods
User experience researcher job in Washington, DC
Our UX Research team is designing for the broad spectrum of human needs, which requires us to understand the behaviors of the people behind them. Our researchers tackle some of the most complex challenges to gain insights into how people interact with each other and the world around them, and work collaboratively to contribute new ideas to products that impact the experiences of billions of people on a global scale. This job description represents different full-time roles across Meta.We use a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods to accomplish our goals, including surveys, focus groups, field studies, usability tests, and 1:1 interviews. We value a wide-range of perspectives and stem from many different backgrounds.We're looking for great communicators who are knowledgeable about research devoted to understanding people, and curious about the relationship between technology and society
**Required Skills:**
UX Researcher, Mixed Methods Responsibilities:
1. Work closely with product and business teams to identify research topics
2. Act as a thought leader in the domain of research, while advocating for the people who could use our products
3. Design and execute end-to-end custom primary research using a wide variety of methods
4. Design studies that address both user behavior and attitudes
5. Effectively manage and prioritize research plans through ambiguous and fast-changing environments, align and efficiently execute critical insights and work with a large group of stakeholders
6. Communicate results and illustrate suggestions in compelling and interesting ways
7. Work cross-functionally with design, product management, content strategy, engineering and marketing
8. Generate insights that both fuel ideation and evaluate designs
**Minimum Qualifications:**
Minimum Qualifications:
9. Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience in user experience, applied research and/or product research and development or a Master's degree and 8+ years relevant experience, or PhD and 5+ years relevant experience
10. Relevant experience within user experience, applied research setting and/or product research and development
11. Experience conducting In-Depth Interviews or Focus Groups and Concept Testing or Usability Testing
12. Experience coding with R, SQL, STATA, SPSS or equivalent
13. Experience applying statistical analysis methods such as Regressions, ANOVA, and T-Tests
14. Interest in and experience executing hands-on, primary research
15. Experience translating research findings into strategic narratives
**Preferred Qualifications:**
Preferred Qualifications:
16. Degrees in a human behavior related field, such as Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Sociology, Communication, Information science, Media studies, Computer Science, or Economics
**Public Compensation:**
$163,000/year to $226,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
**Industry:** Internet
**Equal Opportunity:**
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.
UX Researcher - Human Insight in Mission Contexts
User experience researcher job in Columbia, MD
Clearance Required: TS//SCI with Polygraph Compensation Range: $110,000 - $260,000
What You'll Do This role is centered on discovering what users actually need - not just what they say they want. You'll lead research efforts to understand workflows, uncover edge cases, and document real-world constraints faced by analysts, operators, and mission users. Your work will inform design, shape strategy, and anchor development decisions in user reality.
Some assignments will include travel - opportunities to visit field sites, observe live environments, or conduct contextual research in mission settings.
We're building teams across experience levels and welcome researchers ready to work in technical, complex, and often ambiguous environments.
Who This Might Be a Fit For
This could be a great fit if you:
Are driven to understand the why behind user behaviors
Know how to gather insight even when access is limited
Can synthesize complexity into actionable research findings
Are comfortable in environments where technical constraints are real
Care deeply about the people behind the mission
Why Shadow
At Shadow, research isn't an afterthought. It's a strategic lever. We operate in environments where user needs are nuanced, high-stakes, and often underrepresented. If you want your work to have real impact and your findings to shape real systems, this is your place.
Interested?
If this role sounds like a fit, we encourage you to reach out - we're actively shaping teams for upcoming work.
What Comes With It
You'll have what you need to do your best work:
Fully covered health insurance - medical, dental, vision
Paid parental leave - 16 weeks if you give birth, 4 weeks if your partner does
Flexible leave - designed to support real life, not restrict it
401(k) - for your future
Short- and long-term disability - because life happens
Annual health stipend - if you opt out of our insurance
The Extras? They're Built In
No points systems. No bean bags. Just clarity, autonomy, and a mission that matters.
Elite talent deserves elite support. Our benefits empower you to excel professionally and personally, recognizing your value through comprehensive health coverage, disability protection, and meaningful well-being initiatives. By investing in you, we ensure you have the tools, resources, and support you need to thrive-inside and outside of work.
See our benefit plan here: ****************************************
Shadow Strategies is committed to providing an environment where all individuals are treated with respect and fairness. We embrace individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, training, and compensation. We do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.
User Researcher
User experience researcher job in Reston, VA
As a User Researcher, you will use your analytical skills to plan and conduct evaluative research (card sorting, tree testing, usability, heuristics, personas) and support user centered design research efforts (contextual inquiry, ethnography and data mining).
Responsibilities
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Work with product owners to determine research needs and prioritize those needs to align with business goals and objectives.
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Use your knowledge of research methodologies, human factors, and user centered design for how to improve the usability of business applications.
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Proven ability to collaborate and work with designers, developers, product managers to formulate and address research questions
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Work with UX team to plan and execute user studies, develop success criteria, analyze results and provide recommendations in accordance with FDA and other regulatory guidance (where applicable)
Qualifications
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Bachelors/Masters in Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Psychology, or related field, or equivalent related experience
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5+ years of relevant experience working as a researcher within a UX team
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Hands-on experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods
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Research experience with mobile devices
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Experience with lean UX methodology a plus
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Previous experience with healthcare a plus
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Ability to quickly learn and adapt in a fast-paced, highly interactive environment
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Strong communicator, who can comfortably present their research to team members and senior leaders
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Entrepreneurial spirit combined with corporate know-how
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Comfortable working in an agile development environment
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
2025 Research Pipeline
User experience researcher job in Washington, DC
This posting is for early consideration for future research openings at HIT Strategies. Positions include Executive Research Assistant, Analyst, Senior Analyst, Research Manager and 1099 Contract Researcher. We conduct informational interviews on a rolling basis.
About HIT Strategies
HIT Strategies is a rapidly growing polling, messaging, and strategic research firm that uses innovative research methods to understand, communicate with and mobilize some of the hardest to reach communities in society. Women, millennials (+ gen-z), and minorities are irreversibly shifting voting and consumer patterns in America. At HIT Strategies, we apply our lived experiences at the intersections of society to explore and empower these communities so our partners can realize the full potential of rapid diversification in America.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of our mission. As the leading millennial and minority-owned public opinion research firm, our team must reflect the country's incredible diversity. Therefore, we especially encourage applications from people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, and groups underrepresented in political research.
2025 Research Pipeline
HIT Strategies seeks researchers paving the way in understanding, communicating with and engaging diverse audiences. Our researchers conduct public opinion research within a designated portfolio and/or focused on key demographic audiences. Whether a Research Assistant, Analyst, or Research Manager, all of our researchers think critically and deliver accurate & visually compelling data that meet client objectives.
Key Role Objectives
Drive accurate, high-quality, culturally competent analysis of behaviors, attitudes, values, and other drivers within research populations
Engage clients in providing specialized guidance and consultation that allows clients to achieve their objectives and goals
Drive research design, data collection, analysis, and consulting
Preferred Research Audiences
AAPI
Black / African-American
Hispanic / Latino
LGBTQ+
Women
Youth
Consider applying if you:
Managed client timelines and project objectives and goals, helping define the scope of work with guiding questions
Drafted and monitored public opinion surveys including developing polls and screeners and monitoring survey response data
Created moderator guides, conducted focus groups, reviewed focus group notes and developed analytical proof points
Created analytical reports and visually compelling presentations incorporating statistical facts, key data trends, and critical insights demonstrating cultural competence
Managed vendors and complex client-facing interactions for timely product delivery
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Marketing, Mass Communications, Economics, Statistics, Humanities, or a related concentration
2-5 years of previous research work experience in a related field as demonstrated by a research assessment
Excellent written and oral communication skills, especially succinct and concise reporting
Excellent analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office - especially Excel and PowerPoint
Conflicts Researcher
User experience researcher job in Washington, DC
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Conduct thorough and accurate research of corporations, agencies and individuals listed as incoming parties to client/matters, or submitted with preliminary conflicts checks;
Analyze and evaluate both the reference source research results and conflicts reports to determine whether conflicts-of-interest may exist with incoming parties;
Inform attorneys and administrative staff as to whether potential or actual conflicts exist and propose the necessary steps to resolve; Consult with management on complex conflicts issues potentially requiring the further direction of the Professional Responsibility Committee;
Update the corporate hierarchies or “family trees” in the Firm's conflicts database and billing database;
Conduct pro-active research of mergers, acquisitions and potential bankruptcies using various business reference sources and record findings in the conflicts database;
Prepare new business intake forms for review by the Conflicts Manager;
Research and process requests including close, reopen, client, matter, and mailing/contact change requests;
Work overtime as required; and
Handle additional Conflicts research and analysis projects as assigned.
Requirements
1+ year of law firm or professional services firm
Fundamental-level proficiency in conflicts related computer operations and software programs
Fundamental-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on Microsoft Word;
Conflicts Researcher
User experience researcher job in Washington, DC
SourcePro Search has a fantastic opportunity for a Conflicts Researcher II in our top-rated law firm client in their Washington, DC office. This opportunity offers a competitive base, bonus and excellent benefits/growth potential. Qualified candidates will have Law firm/Big 4 accounting experience and a Bachelor's degree.
The ideal candidate will investigate, identify, and recommend resolution of conflicts-of-interest.
What You'll Do:
Independently conduct thorough and accurate research of corporations, agencies and individuals listed as incoming parties to client/matters, or submitted with preliminary conflicts checks;
Analyze and evaluate both the reference source research results and conflicts reports to determine whether conflicts-of-interest may exist with incoming parties;
Independently inform attorneys and administrative staff as to whether potential or actual conflicts exist and propose the necessary steps to resolve; Consult with management on complex conflicts issues potentially requiring the further direction of the Professional Responsibility Committee or the Office of General Counsel;
Update the corporate hierarchies or “family trees” in the Firm's conflicts database and billing database;
Conduct pro-active research of mergers, acquisitions and potential bankruptcies using various business reference sources and record findings in the conflicts database;
Analyze ‘thrust-upon” conflicts issues and propose resolutions to attorneys in consultation with the Professional Responsibility Committee or the Office of General Counsel;
Research and process requests including close, reopen, client, matter, and mailing/contact change requests;
Work overtime as required; and
Handle additional Conflicts research and analysis projects as assigned.
What You'll Bring:
Bachelor's degree (strongly preferred);
At least 2 years of research or Conflicts related experience (required);
Intermediate-level proficiency in conflicts related computer operations and software programs;
Intermediate-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on Microsoft Word;
Intermediate-level proficiency in business verbal and written communications; and
Intermediate-level knowledge of research procedures and methodology.
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Prospect Researcher, Major Gifts
User experience researcher job in Washington, DC
The Prospect Researcher is primarily responsible for conducting donor and prospect research services at UNCF in support of the annual campaign efforts for the Development Department to include corporations and foundations, major gifts, area offices with specific emphasis on prospect research supporting the Major Gifts & Planned Giving Department. In addition, provide supplementary prospect research support to the Advocacy, Branding Marketing and Communications and Government Affairs departments. Direct report to the Director of Prospect Research and the Vice President of Direct Response Programs and Prospect Research. Also reports to the EVP, Development and the SVP, HQ Development.
ABOUT UNCF
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has been an engine of educational achievement for more than 80 years. UNCF's mission is to build a robust and nationally recognized pipeline of HBCU students who, because of UNCF support, become highly qualified college graduates. In addition, UNCF ensures that its member institutions remain respected models of best practices in moving students to and through college. Since its inception in 1944, UNCF has raised over $6 billion in private support, distributed scholarships to help students attend school, and enabled more than 500,000 scholars and low-income students to graduate from UNCF's member historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and launch professional careers. UNCF is committed to closing the educational attainment gap by increasing postsecondary access and success for student groups, particularly low-income and first-generation students.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Execute donor research activities and processes.
Develop and implement research strategies in conjunction with the Director of Prospect Research and the Vice President of Direct Response Programs and Prospect Research
Create and research donor profiles and lists for research requests.
Make detailed observations, analyze data, and interpret results.
Utilize established prospect and donor research techniques to compile and analyze data.
Write prospect and donor reports and profiles; document research outcomes; create and analyze lists detailing procedures, outcomes, and observations.
Develop and assist in analyzing top prospects and prospective donors
Liaise with senior management and directors in the Development and Major Gifts Departments to identify, schedule, and implement research requests; gather, collate, disseminate donor and prospect trend information.
Input information and update data in the Prospect Research module in the general database.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college, university in English, Journalism, Library Sciences; 5 to 7 years of related work experience in non-profit prospect research; knowledgeable of Raisers' Edge or similar donor database software (Nexis, WealthEngine, Iwave Pro, D&B, Hoovers)
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise, organized, and comprehensive research briefing papers
Ability to collect and research data; Design work flows and procedures
Strong analytical skills; gather and analyze information skillfully
Ability to locate and interpret financial principles and biographical information from a variety of sources
Knowledgeable of internet search engines
Competency in a variety of computer applications, including database, spreadsheet and word processing programs; Proficiency in O365 Suite, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
High degree of customer service skills
Multi-task with high levels of accuracy on concurrent projects
Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential material in a responsible manner
Work independently and as a team player
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Benefits include:
Medical, Dental & Vision
Vacation, Sick & Personal Leave
Life Insurance (Basic & Optional)
Flex Spending Accounts
403(b) Retirement Account
Holiday Savings Plan
Annual Success Sharing
Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $70,000.00 per year (Salary is commensurate with experience.) This is a hybrid role: 4 days on-site and 1-day remote per week. This role may be based in one of our offices located in New Orleans, Washington, DC; or Atlanta, GA.
To learn more about this opportunity and the impactful work of our Major Gifts team, please visit: Major Gifts
Background checks required.
UNCF is EOE M/F/D/V
Auto-ApplyProspect Researcher, Major Gifts
User experience researcher job in Washington, DC
The Prospect Researcher is primarily responsible for conducting donor and prospect research services at UNCF in support of the annual campaign efforts for the Development Department to include corporations and foundations, major gifts, area offices with specific emphasis on prospect research supporting the Major Gifts & Planned Giving Department. In addition, provide supplementary prospect research support to the Advocacy, Branding Marketing and Communications and Government Affairs departments. Direct report to the Director of Prospect Research and the Vice President of Direct Response Programs and Prospect Research. Also reports to the EVP, Development and the SVP, HQ Development.
ABOUT UNCF
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has been an engine of educational achievement for more than 80 years. UNCF's mission is to build a robust and nationally recognized pipeline of HBCU students who, because of UNCF support, become highly qualified college graduates. In addition, UNCF ensures that its member institutions remain respected models of best practices in moving students to and through college. Since its inception in 1944, UNCF has raised over $6 billion in private support, distributed scholarships to help students attend school, and enabled more than 500,000 scholars and low-income students to graduate from UNCF's member historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and launch professional careers. UNCF is committed to closing the educational attainment gap by increasing postsecondary access and success for student groups, particularly low-income and first-generation students.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Execute donor research activities and processes.
Develop and implement research strategies in conjunction with the Director of Prospect Research and the Vice President of Direct Response Programs and Prospect Research
Create and research donor profiles and lists for research requests.
Make detailed observations, analyze data, and interpret results.
Utilize established prospect and donor research techniques to compile and analyze data.
Write prospect and donor reports and profiles; document research outcomes; create and analyze lists detailing procedures, outcomes, and observations.
Develop and assist in analyzing top prospects and prospective donors
Liaise with senior management and directors in the Development and Major Gifts Departments to identify, schedule, and implement research requests; gather, collate, disseminate donor and prospect trend information.
Input information and update data in the Prospect Research module in the general database.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college, university in English, Journalism, Library Sciences; 5 to 7 years of related work experience in non-profit prospect research; knowledgeable of Raisers' Edge or similar donor database software (Nexis, WealthEngine, Iwave Pro, D&B, Hoovers)
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise, organized, and comprehensive research briefing papers
Ability to collect and research data; Design work flows and procedures
Strong analytical skills; gather and analyze information skillfully
Ability to locate and interpret financial principles and biographical information from a variety of sources
Knowledgeable of internet search engines
Competency in a variety of computer applications, including database, spreadsheet and word processing programs; Proficiency in O365 Suite, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
High degree of customer service skills
Multi-task with high levels of accuracy on concurrent projects
Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential material in a responsible manner
Work independently and as a team player
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Benefits include:
Medical, Dental & Vision
Vacation, Sick & Personal Leave
Life Insurance (Basic & Optional)
Flex Spending Accounts
403(b) Retirement Account
Holiday Savings Plan
Annual Success Sharing
Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $70,000.00 per year (Salary is commensurate with experience.) This is a hybrid role: 4 days on-site and 1-day remote per week. This role may be based in one of our offices located in New Orleans, Washington, DC; or Atlanta, GA.
To learn more about this opportunity and the impactful work of our Major Gifts team, please visit: Major Gifts
Background checks required.
UNCF is EOE M/F/D/V
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Distinguished Applied Researcher
User experience researcher job in Washington, DC
At Capital One, we are creating trustworthy and reliable AI systems, changing banking for good. For years, Capital One has been leading the industry in using machine learning to create real-time, intelligent, automated customer experiences. From informing customers about unusual charges to answering their questions in real time, our applications of AI & ML are bringing humanity and simplicity to banking. We are committed to building world-class applied science and engineering teams and continue our industry leading capabilities with breakthrough product experiences and scalable, high-performance AI infrastructure. At Capital One, you will help bring the transformative power of emerging AI capabilities to reimagine how we serve our customers and businesses who have come to love the products and services we build.
Team Description:
The AI Foundations team is at the center of bringing our vision for AI at Capital One to life. Our work touches every aspect of the research life cycle, from partnering with Academia to building production systems. We work with product, technology and business leaders to apply the state of the art in AI to our business.
This is an individual contributor (IC) role driving strategic direction through collaboration with Applied Science, Engineering and Product leaders across Capital One. As a well-respected IC leader, you will guide and mentor a team of applied scientists and their managers without being a direct people leader. You will be expected to be an external leader representing Capital One in the research community, collaborating with prominent faculty members in the relevant AI research community.
In this role, you will:
Partner with a cross-functional team of data scientists, software engineers, machine learning engineers and product managers to deliver AI-powered products that change how customers interact with their money.
Leverage a broad stack of technologies - Pytorch, AWS Ultraclusters, Huggingface, Lightning, VectorDBs, and more - to reveal the insights hidden within huge volumes of numeric and textual data.
Build AI foundation models through all phases of development, from design through training, evaluation, validation, and implementation.
Engage in high impact applied research to take the latest AI developments and push them into the next generation of customer experiences.
Flex your interpersonal skills to translate the complexity of your work into tangible business goals.
The Ideal Candidate:
You love the process of analyzing and creating, but also share our passion to do the right thing. You know at the end of the day it's about making the right decision for our customers.
Innovative. You continually research and evaluate emerging technologies. You stay current on published state-of-the-art methods, technologies, and applications and seek out opportunities to apply them.
Creative. You thrive on bringing definition to big, undefined problems. You love asking questions and pushing hard to find answers. You're not afraid to share a new idea.
A leader. You challenge conventional thinking and work with stakeholders to identify and improve the status quo. You're passionate about talent development for your own team and beyond.
Technical. You're comfortable with open-source languages and are passionate about developing further. You have hands-on experience developing AI foundation models and solutions using open-source tools and cloud computing platforms.
Has a deep understanding of the foundations of AI methodologies.
Experience building large deep learning models, whether on language, images, events, or graphs, as well as expertise in one or more of the following: training optimization, self-supervised learning, robustness, explainability, RLHF.
An engineering mindset as shown by a track record of delivering models at scale both in terms of training data and inference volumes.
Experience in delivering libraries, platform level code or solution level code to existing products.
A professional with a track record of coming up with new ideas or improving upon existing ideas in machine learning, demonstrated by accomplishments such as first author publications or projects.
Possess the ability to own and pursue a research agenda, including choosing impactful research problems and autonomously carrying out long-running projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Partner with a cross-functional team of scientists, machine learning engineers, software engineers, and product managers to deliver AI-powered platforms and solutions that change how customers interact with their money.
Build AI foundation models through all phases of development, from design through training, evaluation, validation, and implementation
Engage in high impact applied research to take the latest AI developments and push them into the next generation of customer experiences
Leverage a broad stack of technologies - Pytorch, AWS Ultraclusters, Huggingface, Lightning, VectorDBs, and more - to reveal the insights hidden within huge volumes of numeric and textual data
Flex your interpersonal skills to translate the complexity of your work into tangible business goals
Basic Qualifications:
PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, AI, Mathematics, or related fields plus 4 years of experience in Applied Research or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, AI, Mathematics, or related fields plus 6 years of experience in Applied Research
Preferred Qualifications:
PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering or related fields
LLM
PhD focus on NLP or Masters with 10 years of industrial NLP research experience
Core contributor to team that has trained a large language model from scratch (10B + parameters, 500B+ tokens) or through continued pre-training, post training pipeline for alignment and reasoning, LLM optimizations, complex reasoning with multi-agentic LLMs
Numerous publications at ACL, NAACL and EMNLP, Neurips, ICML or ICLR on topics related to the pre-training of large language models (e.g. technical reports of pre-trained LLMs, SSL techniques, model pre-training optimization)
Has worked on an LLM (open source or commercial) that is currently available for use
Demonstrated ability to guide the technical direction of a large-scale model training team
Experience with common training optimization frameworks (deep speed, nemo)
Experience contributing to the team that has trained a large language model from scratch (10B + parameters, 500B+ tokens) or through continued pre-training, post training pipeline for alignment and reasoning, LLM optimizations, complex reasoning with multi-agentic LLMs
Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.
The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
Sales Territory: $273,000 - $311,500 for Distinguished Applied Researcher
Cambridge, MA: $300,200 - $342,600 for Distinguished Applied Researcher
McLean, VA: $300,200 - $342,600 for Distinguished Applied Researcher
New York, NY: $327,600 - $373,800 for Distinguished Applied Researcher
San Francisco, CA: $327,600 - $373,800 for Distinguished Applied Researcher
Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter.
This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan. Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website . Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.
This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections ; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries . click apply for full job details
UX Researcher, Mixed Methods
User experience researcher job in Annapolis, MD
Our UX Research team is designing for the broad spectrum of human needs, which requires us to understand the behaviors of the people behind them. Our researchers tackle some of the most complex challenges to gain insights into how people interact with each other and the world around them, and work collaboratively to contribute new ideas to products that impact the experiences of billions of people on a global scale. This job description represents different full-time roles across Meta.We use a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods to accomplish our goals, including surveys, focus groups, field studies, usability tests, and 1:1 interviews. We value a wide-range of perspectives and stem from many different backgrounds.We're looking for great communicators who are knowledgeable about research devoted to understanding people, and curious about the relationship between technology and society
**Required Skills:**
UX Researcher, Mixed Methods Responsibilities:
1. Work closely with product and business teams to identify research topics
2. Act as a thought leader in the domain of research, while advocating for the people who could use our products
3. Design and execute end-to-end custom primary research using a wide variety of methods
4. Design studies that address both user behavior and attitudes
5. Effectively manage and prioritize research plans through ambiguous and fast-changing environments, align and efficiently execute critical insights and work with a large group of stakeholders
6. Communicate results and illustrate suggestions in compelling and interesting ways
7. Work cross-functionally with design, product management, content strategy, engineering and marketing
8. Generate insights that both fuel ideation and evaluate designs
**Minimum Qualifications:**
Minimum Qualifications:
9. Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience in user experience, applied research and/or product research and development or a Master's degree and 8+ years relevant experience, or PhD and 5+ years relevant experience
10. Relevant experience within user experience, applied research setting and/or product research and development
11. Experience conducting In-Depth Interviews or Focus Groups and Concept Testing or Usability Testing
12. Experience coding with R, SQL, STATA, SPSS or equivalent
13. Experience applying statistical analysis methods such as Regressions, ANOVA, and T-Tests
14. Interest in and experience executing hands-on, primary research
15. Experience translating research findings into strategic narratives
**Preferred Qualifications:**
Preferred Qualifications:
16. Degrees in a human behavior related field, such as Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Sociology, Communication, Information science, Media studies, Computer Science, or Economics
**Public Compensation:**
$163,000/year to $226,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
**Industry:** Internet
**Equal Opportunity:**
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.
UX Researcher - Cyber Operations & Analyst Experience
User experience researcher job in Columbia, MD
Clearance Required: TS//SCI with Polygraph Compensation Range: $110,000 - $260,000
What You'll Do This role is focused on understanding how cyber analysts work - their tools, workflows, challenges, and decision points. You'll lead research that exposes friction, identifies latent needs, and informs the design of secure, usable, and effective systems that support cyber operations. Your insights will shape how Shadow delivers clarity in environments filled with complexity, noise, and pressure.
This is field-focused work: you may observe analysts at work, review SOC workflows, or conduct contextual interviews inside operational environments.
Who This Might Be a Fit For
This could be a great fit if you:
Are deeply curious about how people use systems in real-world operational settings
Can surface insights even when users are constrained in what they can share
Understand the stakes and sensitivities of cyber operations
Have worked in-or supported-classified or technical environments
See research as a tool for both empathy and strategy
Why Shadow
In cyber missions, poor design creates blind spots. At Shadow, we treat research as operational infrastructure - a way to ensure the systems we build help people detect, act, and decide faster. If you want your research to reduce complexity and increase mission precision, this is the role for you.
Interested?
If this role sounds like a fit, we encourage you to reach out - we're actively shaping teams for upcoming work.
What Comes With It
You'll have what you need to do your best work:
Fully covered health insurance - medical, dental, vision
Paid parental leave - 16 weeks if you give birth, 4 weeks if your partner does
Flexible leave - designed to support real life, not restrict it
401(k) - for your future
Short- and long-term disability - because life happens
Annual health stipend - if you opt out of our insurance
The Extras? They're Built In
No points systems. No bean bags. Just clarity, autonomy, and a mission that matters.
Elite talent deserves elite support. Our benefits empower you to excel professionally and personally, recognizing your value through comprehensive health coverage, disability protection, and meaningful well-being initiatives. By investing in you, we ensure you have the tools, resources, and support you need to thrive-inside and outside of work.
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Shadow Strategies is committed to providing an environment where all individuals are treated with respect and fairness. We embrace individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, training, and compensation. We do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.
User Researcher
User experience researcher job in Reston, VA
As a User Researcher, you will use your analytical skills to plan and conduct evaluative research (card sorting, tree testing, usability, heuristics, personas) and support user centered design research efforts (contextual inquiry, ethnography and data mining).
Responsibilities
· Work with product owners to determine research needs and prioritize those needs to align with business goals and objectives.
· Use your knowledge of research methodologies, human factors, and user centered design for how to improve the usability of business applications.
· Proven ability to collaborate and work with designers, developers, product managers to formulate and address research questions
· Work with UX team to plan and execute user studies, develop success criteria, analyze results and provide recommendations in accordance with FDA and other regulatory guidance (where applicable)
Qualifications
· Bachelors/Masters in Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Psychology, or related field, or equivalent related experience
· 5+ years of relevant experience working as a researcher within a UX team
· Hands-on experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods
· Research experience with mobile devices
· Experience with lean UX methodology a plus
· Previous experience with healthcare a plus
· Ability to quickly learn and adapt in a fast-paced, highly interactive environment
· Strong communicator, who can comfortably present their research to team members and senior leaders
· Entrepreneurial spirit combined with corporate know-how
· Comfortable working in an agile development environment
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Conflicts Researcher II
User experience researcher job in Washington, DC
SourcePro Search is conducting a search for a Conflicts Researcher II in our top-rated law firm client in their Washington, DC office. This opportunity offers a competitive base, bonus and excellent benefits/growth potential. Qualified candidates will have Law firm/Big 4 accounting experience and a Bachelor's degree.
The ideal candidate will investigate, identify, and recommend resolution of conflicts-of-interest.
What You'll Do:
Independently conduct thorough and accurate research of corporations, agencies and individuals listed as incoming parties to client/matters, or submitted with preliminary conflicts checks;
Analyze and evaluate both the reference source research results and conflicts reports to determine whether conflicts-of-interest may exist with incoming parties;
Independently inform attorneys and administrative staff as to whether potential or actual conflicts exist and propose the necessary steps to resolve; Consult with management on complex conflicts issues potentially requiring the further direction of the Professional Responsibility Committee or the Office of General Counsel;
Update the corporate hierarchies or “family trees” in the Firm's conflicts database and billing database;
Conduct pro-active research of mergers, acquisitions and potential bankruptcies using various business reference sources and record findings in the conflicts database;
Analyze ‘thrust-upon” conflicts issues and propose resolutions to attorneys in consultation with the Professional Responsibility Committee or the Office of General Counsel;
Research and process requests including close, reopen, client, matter, and mailing/contact change requests;
Work overtime as required; and Handle additional Conflicts research and analysis projects as assigned.
What You'll Bring:
Bachelor's degree (strongly preferred);
At least 2 years of research or Conflicts related experience (required);
Intermediate-level proficiency in conflicts related computer operations and software programs;
Intermediate-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on Microsoft Word;
Intermediate-level proficiency in business verbal and written communications; and Intermediate-level knowledge of research procedures and methodology.
Conflicts Researcher
User experience researcher job in Washington, DC
Responsibilities:
Conduct thorough and accurate research of corporations, agencies and individuals listed as incoming parties to client/matters, or submitted with preliminary conflicts checks;
Analyze and evaluate both the reference source research results and conflicts reports to determine whether conflicts-of-interest may exist with incoming parties;
Inform attorneys and administrative staff as to whether potential or actual conflicts exist and propose the necessary steps to resolve; Consult with management on complex conflicts issues potentially requiring the further direction of the Professional Responsibility Committee;
Update the corporate hierarchies or “family trees” in the Firm's conflicts database and billing database;
Conduct pro-active research of mergers, acquisitions and potential bankruptcies using various business reference sources and record findings in the conflicts database;
Prepare new business intake forms for review by the Conflicts Manager;
Research and process requests including close, reopen, client, matter, and mailing/contact change requests;
Work overtime as required; and
Handle additional Conflicts research and analysis projects as assigned.
Requirements
1+ year of law firm or professional services firm
Fundamental-level proficiency in conflicts related computer operations and software programs
Fundamental-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on Microsoft Word;
Auto-ApplyProspect Researcher, Major Gifts
User experience researcher job in Washington, DC
The Prospect Researcher is primarily responsible for conducting donor and prospect research services at UNCF in support of the annual campaign efforts for the Development Department to include corporations and foundations, major gifts, area offices with specific emphasis on prospect research supporting the Major Gifts & Planned Giving Department. In addition, provide supplementary prospect research support to the Advocacy, Branding Marketing and Communications and Government Affairs departments. Direct report to the Director of Prospect Research and the Vice President of Direct Response Programs and Prospect Research. Also reports to the EVP, Development and the SVP, HQ Development.
ABOUT UNCF
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has been an engine of educational achievement for more than 80 years. UNCF's mission is to build a robust and nationally recognized pipeline of HBCU students who, because of UNCF support, become highly qualified college graduates. In addition, UNCF ensures that its member institutions remain respected models of best practices in moving students to and through college. Since its inception in 1944, UNCF has raised over $6 billion in private support, distributed scholarships to help students attend school, and enabled more than 500,000 scholars and low-income students to graduate from UNCF's member historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and launch professional careers. UNCF is committed to closing the educational attainment gap by increasing postsecondary access and success for student groups, particularly low-income and first-generation students.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Execute donor research activities and processes.
Develop and implement research strategies in conjunction with the Director of Prospect Research and the Vice President of Direct Response Programs and Prospect Research
Create and research donor profiles and lists for research requests.
Make detailed observations, analyze data, and interpret results.
Utilize established prospect and donor research techniques to compile and analyze data.
Write prospect and donor reports and profiles; document research outcomes; create and analyze lists detailing procedures, outcomes, and observations.
Develop and assist in analyzing top prospects and prospective donors
Liaise with senior management and directors in the Development and Major Gifts Departments to identify, schedule, and implement research requests; gather, collate, disseminate donor and prospect trend information.
Input information and update data in the Prospect Research module in the general database.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college, university in English, Journalism, Library Sciences; 5 to 7 years of related work experience in non-profit prospect research; knowledgeable of Raisers' Edge or similar donor database software (Nexis, WealthEngine, Iwave Pro, D&B, Hoovers)
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise, organized, and comprehensive research briefing papers
Ability to collect and research data; Design work flows and procedures
Strong analytical skills; gather and analyze information skillfully
Ability to locate and interpret financial principles and biographical information from a variety of sources
Knowledgeable of internet search engines
Competency in a variety of computer applications, including database, spreadsheet and word processing programs; Proficiency in O365 Suite, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
High degree of customer service skills
Multi-task with high levels of accuracy on concurrent projects
Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential material in a responsible manner
Work independently and as a team player
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Benefits include:
Medical, Dental & Vision
Vacation, Sick & Personal Leave
Life Insurance (Basic & Optional)
Flex Spending Accounts
403(b) Retirement Account
Holiday Savings Plan
Annual Success Sharing
Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $70,000.00 per year (Salary is commensurate with experience.) This is a hybrid role: 4 days on-site and 1-day remote per week. This role may be based in one of our offices located in New Orleans, Washington, DC; or Atlanta, GA.
To learn more about this opportunity and the impactful work of our Major Gifts team, please visit: Major Gifts
Background checks required.
UNCF is EOE M/F/D/V
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