Job Opportunities At APPRISE
Job Opportunities At APPRISE
APPRISE is a nonprofit research institute dedicated to collecting and analyzing data and information to assess and improve public programs. APPRISE’s research focuses on programs that provide energy bill payment assistance, energy education, and energy efficiency services to low-income households; and programs that provide incentives for undertaking energy efficiency projects to residential, commercial, and industrial utility customers. APPRISE conducts a wide variety of research activities to provide program administrators and stakeholders with a comprehensive understanding of program design, operations, and impact. This research leads to informed recommendations for program improvement.
POSITION OVERVIEW
APPRISE seeks a Contracts and Procurement Manager to identify proposal opportunities, review proposal requirements, assist with proposal development, and manage contracts.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Procurement
- Identify, monitor, and manage a list of over 100 procurement platforms.
- Register APPRISE for announcements and update APPRISE corporate information as required.
- Search for and track relevant RFQ, RFI, and RFP opportunities aligned with APPRISE’s research capabilities.
- Build relationships with procurement professionals to develop an in-depth understanding of potential client research needs and procurement approaches.
Proposal Development:
- Read and analyze solicitation documents (RFQs, RFIs, and RFPs) to determine project requirements and opportunities.
- Develop detailed information on project scope and proposal requirements for management.
- Assess fit for APPRISE and summarize information for management.
- Develop well-organized proposals tailored to specified requirements with a focus on administrative requirements and budgets.
- Incorporate key technical proposal information from subject matter experts.
- Review and revise proposal drafts to ensure clarity, accuracy, and compliance.
Contract Management:
- Review proposed contracts and advise APPRISE management on needed exceptions.
- Document contractual requirements associated with each project, including staffing and reporting requirements, insurance requirements, and data security requirements.
- Ensure that APPRISE is in compliance with contractual requirements.
- Furnish Business Manager with cost tracking and invoicing requirements.
- When needed, prepare subcontracts and track subcontractor compliance with contract terms.
Content and Knowledge Management:
- Build and maintain a proposal content library, including capability statements, past research summaries, management plans, and performance examples.
- Assist in formatting and editing APPRISE staff resumes for proposal submissions.
- Create visually appealing proposal graphics that enhance document presentation.
Research and Strategic Sourcing:
- Learn APPRISE’s areas of focus (energy efficiency, energy affordability, energy renewables) to identify and pursue aligned opportunities.
- Identify potential subcontractors with diverse, skilled businesses that align with project needs.
REQUIREMENTS
- Work in office Monday to Friday (40 hours)
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred (e.g., business administration, public administration, strategic marketing or related fields).
- Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
- Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to synthesize information efficiently.
- Proficiency in Adobe Suite, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and other relevant software tools.
- Demonstrated proposal and contracting experience.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet strict deadlines.
DESIRED QUALITIES
- Familiarity with government contracting processes.
- Ability to design visually engaging proposal graphics.
- Knowledge of energy efficiency and affordability program evaluations is a plus.
Work Location: In-person – Princeton, New Jersey 08542
Job Type: Full-time; Monday – Friday
Role Description
APPRISE is seeking a Senior Survey Manager to design, implement, and manage quantitative and qualitative research projects on energy efficiency and energy assistance programs. The staff member will focus primarily on survey and interview data collection projects and will be responsible for research planning, questionnaire design and testing, sample development and selection, interviewer training, data collection management, and data analysis and report writing activities.
This is a full-time, in-person position at our Princeton, NJ location.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Sample and Survey Development
- Conduct comprehensive research planning to guide the design and implementation of surveys.
- Propose and implement effective sample frame development and sample selection procedures.
- Develop and test survey questionnaires to ensure clarity, relevance, and accuracy.
Survey Management
- Develop effective interviewing protocols and sample management procedures.
- Provide training to interviewers to ensure consistent and high-quality data collection.
- Oversee data collection processes, including scheduling, monitoring progress, and addressing any challenges to maintain project timelines and quality standards.
Analysis
- Develop survey weights to be applied in the analysis.
- Analyze survey response rates and data.
- Assist in writing comprehensive reports that summarize findings, provide recommendations, and address research objectives.
REQUIREMENTS
- Work in-office Monday to Friday (40 hours)
- Master’s degree
- Minimum 5 years of survey research experience.
- Background in Public Policy, Sociology, Economics, Political Science or a related field.
- Familiarity with survey platforms such as Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, or Alchemer.
- Experience with a statistical and data analysis package such as SAS, STATA, or R.
DESIRED QUALITIES
- Experience with quantitative and qualitative data collection activities.
- Analytical skills for data collection, interpretation, and analysis.
- Ability to manage multiple data collection projects.
- Research skills to identify and review relevant literature and data.
- An interest in public policy programs.
Work Location: In-person – Princeton, New Jersey 08542
Job Type: Full-time; Monday – Friday
We currently have temporary, in office, Research Assistant positions available. The Research Assistants will support our survey research efforts by reaching out to participants via telephone calls to conduct structured surveys and gather critical data that helps inform meaningful research outcomes. When applying please submit a cover letter and resume.
Responsibilities
- Conducting telephone interviews related to energy research.
- Using internet resources to research businesses.
- Preparing write-ups of findings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Education: High school diploma required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Strong internet skills.
- Good phone manner.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Attention to detail
When applying please submit a cover letter and resume. Unofficial transcripts may be requested.
Permanent & Temporary positions available. Only permanent roles are eligible for medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and 401k enrollment.
Pay – $18.60 hourly
Schedule:
- 40 hours a week (max)
- Monday to Friday; with some Saturday shifts
Work Location: In person – Princeton, New Jersey
Senior Policy Analyst Job Opening
APPRISE has a position available for a Senior Policy Analyst to conduct research on energy efficiency and energy assistance programs. This position requires in-office work at our Princeton, NJ location.
Job responsibilities include: research design, survey design and management, administrative interviews, programming and data analysis, and report writing.
Senior Policy Analyst
Qualifications:
- An advanced degree in economics or another social science (masters or PhD)
- At least two years of work experience
- Experience with data manipulation and statistical analysis with Stata or SAS
- Excellent writing, analytical, and interpersonal skills
- Experience with survey research and statistical analysis
- An interest in social programs and public policy
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- In-person
Work Location: In person, Princeton, NJ 08542
To Apply: Please submit the below documents to Kerice-Robinson@appriseinc.org
Include your name and position in which you are applying in the subject of the email.
As a Policy Analyst, you occupy a position that requires you to be at times a data scientist and at others an editor. In this role, you have the opportunity to learn and refine many new skills. In my time at APPRISE, I have done statistical analysis, helped with survey designs, designed web icons, and created and edited training videos.
Though I work for an energy research organization, I have learned about the intersection of public health and energy efficiency, financial institutions, human behavior, and decision making. In addition, I have learned about equity and environmental justice.