20 research program assistant jobs at 16 companies in Manassas, VA

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Student Research Assistant
Washington or United States
OnsitePart Time, Temporary
Howard University
Howard University: Private research university providing undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
Part-time research assistant in atmospheric sciences; BS or MS in atmospheric sciences or related field; experience with instrumentation, data collection/analysis, scientific programming (Python, C++, Fortran), atmospheric physics, and independent research.
Python, C++, Fortran
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Assistant Program Manager, Innovation and Research
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$53k-$66k/yr HybridFull Time
ICMA
ICMA: Association providing professional development and resources for local government.
1+ YOEBachelor's degree in public administration/policy/business/economics, 1+ years research or survey experience preferred, strong quantitative skills, Microsoft Excel and survey/statistical software experience, excellent communication and project management.
Microsoft Excel, Qualtrics, SPSS, Stata, SAS, R
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Research Assistant, Strategic Engagements
Arlington, Virginia, United States
$22-$26/yr OnsiteInternship, Full Time
Schmidt Sciences
Schmidt Sciences: Nonprofit funding advanced scientific research and global technological breakthroughs.
Paid full-time internship for students (Jan–Jun 2027) supporting AI+ Expo programming, speaker curation, communications, and event logistics; requires Google Suite and Airtable proficiency and familiarity with LLMs.
Airtable, Google Suite, Large Language Models (LLMs)
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Program Assistant, Europe Center
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$55k-$57k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Atlantic Council
Atlantic Council: Think tank focused on international security and global prosperity.
1+ YOEBachelor's degree, 1-2 years relevant experience, strong writing/organizational skills, event coordination, research ability, CRM (Salesforce) and MS Office proficiency.
Salesforce, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft SharePoint
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Program Assistant, Making Health Care Affordable
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$57k-$72k/yr HybridFull Time
The Commonwealth Fund
The Commonwealth Fund: Private foundation supporting research and grants to improve health care.
Provide administrative and grants management support, conduct literature and policy research, prepare documents and presentations, manage Salesforce grant records, and assist with writing/editing. Strong MS Office, Salesforce, and statistical software familiarity; bachelor\u0002s preferred.
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Salesforce, Stata, SAS
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Program Assistant, Development
Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
$41k-$46k/yr HybridFull Time
Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Association of Zoos and Aquariums: A nonprofit association that supports zoos and aquariums and advances conservation, education, and member services.
Provides administrative support for development: donor research, donor data management, reporting, campaign coordination, CRM and Microsoft Office proficiency, and occasional travel.
Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Excel, NetForum, Bonterra, Constant Contact, SurveyMonkey
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Assistant Research Scientist (PREP0004217)
Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States
$70k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University: Private research university providing higher education and medical services.
2+ YOEMS (or BS + 2 years) in CS, Robotics, AI/ML, or related engineering; strong Python and C++ programming; experience with CARLA/SUMO, ROS 2 on Linux, Git; knowledge of AI/ML frameworks, data modeling, and autonomous vehicle behavioral planning.
Python, C++, TensorFlow, PyTorch, CARLA, SUMO, ROS 2, Linux, Git, GitHub, GitLab, Safety Pool™
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Assistant Scientific Director - Child & Family Program
Bethesda, Maryland, United States
$127k-$155k/yr HybridFull Time
The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine
The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine: Administers and supports military medical research programs.
10+ YOEDoctoral degree and 10+ years' experience in behavioral science or related fields; expertise in data analysis, grant writing, manuscript preparation, DoD/military family health research; ability to obtain Public Trust.
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Special Assistant
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Metropolitan Police Department
Metropolitan Police Department: The primary law enforcement agency for Washington, D.C.
1+ YOEProvides analytic, project management, underwriting, financial analysis, market research, and program coordination support for real estate development and economic initiatives.
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Andersen Institute Pre-doctoral Research Assistants
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Andersen
Andersen: Global provider of tax, valuation, and business advisory services.
0+ YOEBachelor’s or Master’s in economics/finance/stats/math/data science/CS; econometrics background; programming in Stata/R/Python/MATLAB; experience with large datasets; some experience with LLM tools.
Stata, R, Python, MATLAB
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Assistant Professor in Behavioral Neuroscience
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$100k-$111k/yr OnsiteFull Time
American University
American University: Private research university providing undergraduate and graduate education programs.
Ph.D. (or anticipated by Aug 2027), ability to establish externally supported research program, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, mentor Ph.D. students, and participate in service; strong research in behavioral neuroscience.
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Community Initiatives - Special Assistant to the Executive Director
Washington or New York City
$70k-$90k/yr RemoteFull Time
Community Initiatives
Community Initiatives: Provides fiscal sponsorship and administrative services to nonprofit projects.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree and 5 years project coordination/management or administrative experience; excellent writing, organization, and research skills; ability to manage multiple projects and support an Executive Director.
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Graduate Assistant - Continuing Studies (Admissions - Frederick Campus)
Frederick, Maryland, United States
$6k/yr OnsitePart Time
Mount St. Mary's University
Mount St. Mary's University: Provides undergraduate and graduate academic degree programs.
Must be accepted into a graduate program, Bachelor's degree required, proficient in Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook, able to perform clerical tasks, outreach, and research.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook
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American Public Human Services Association - Assistant Director, Policy
Arlington, Virginia, United States
HybridFull Time
American Public Human Services Association
American Public Human Services Association: Advocates for and supports public human services agencies.
5+ YOE3+ MgmtBachelor's degree in related field, 5+ years human services experience, 3 years supervisory experience, subject-matter expertise in SNAP/TANF/workforce/Medicaid/housing, strong research, communication, Microsoft Office proficiency, ability to travel up to 20%.
Microsoft Office
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Assistant Director - Office of Outreach, Technology and Administration
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$185k-$292k/yr OnsiteFull Time
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission: Protects investors and regulates the U.S. securities markets.
1+ YOEJ.D. and active bar membership required; minimum one year specialized legal experience equivalent to GS-14; experience managing staff, program management, and researching federal securities laws.
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Visiting Assistant or Associate Clinical Professor, School of Nursing
Boston or Arlington or Charlotte or Miami or London or Portland or Oakland or San Francisco or Seattle or California or Toronto or Vancouver or Burlington or Nahant
$101k-$138k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northeastern University
Northeastern University: Global research university offering experiential learning and degree programs.
Terminal degree in Nursing (or matriculation into a terminal program), record of research and teaching excellence, ability to develop externally funded research, and eligibility for MA RN licensure preferred.