Technical Assistant

EPRI•Knoxville, TN

5d•$58,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

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 technical staff by gathering, monitoring, analyzing and organizing member information. 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 member-related 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.

Requirements

AA degree in a scientific field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Prior experience in an administrative support role.
A general understanding of the project management process.
Capability to handle word processing, database, spreadsheet, presentation graphics, etc.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrates 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.

Responsibilities

Gathering, monitoring, analyzing and organizing information on current and emerging science and technology as well as financial and contractual data.
Gathering, monitoring, analyzing and organizing member information.
Supporting technical teams in their deliverable publication process.
Ensuring research results and associated materials are stored in centralized content management system.
Helping program members access program capabilities, evaluate the value of their membership and resolve member-related concerns and questions.
Managing the planning, preparation and organization of technical conferences and workshops.
Supporting the technical staff in the purchase of goods and services.
Providing support in preparation of technical presentations and other materials for advisory meetings, external publications, conferences and workshops.