Job Openings RTI

Job Description
Job Title: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Job ID: [Image]13831
Location: Washington, DC 20005


JobDescription
The Executive Assistant will provide primary administrative and logistical assistance to the Vice Presidents of Business Development, Marketing and Communications and Health Research at RTI International’s Global Health Group and their respective units. This position will be based in Washington, D.C., and report directly to the respective Vice Presidents. The Global Health Group is an expanding group at RTI which currently has a staff of 450 with work in over 20 countries, including two regional offices in Nairobi, Kenya and Bangkok, Thailand. GHG implements broad-based programs in HIV/AIDS, malaria prevention and vector control, neglected tropical disease control, reproductive health, maternal child health, health systems strengthening, health governance, health policy, and other related fields.
Responsibilities

• Provide professional, timely administrative support to the Vice Presidents (VP) and the respective units; Triage incoming internal and external communications for the VP.• Organize and maintain VP calendars; support and provide oversight to complex and confidential meeting requirements;• Create expense reports for VP;

• Assist in the development of PowerPoint presentations and other materials for the VP
;• Coordinate meetings including scheduling, set-up, catering, agenda development, recording of meeting notes, etc;
• Track and maintain Travel/Personal Time calendars in SharePoint;
• Manage GHG e-mail distribution lists, file shares, and other systems as required;
• Coordinate internships with area universities;
• Arrange interview and new-hire orientation schedules (when appropriate);
• Facilitate office needs relating to supply orders, maintenance requests, shipping/mailings;
• Assist the GHG team in addressing program administration issues as prioritized by the VP
•Serve as point of contact for external visitors to GH Washington, D.C. office;
• May assist in the coordination of other special projects as directed by the VP.


Qualifications
• Bachelors Degree plus 1-2 years of work experience in an administrative capacity, preferably for an international organization with offices in multiple time zones;
• Must have demonstrably strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, and be detail and deadline-oriented;
• Ability to interact with external and internal clients at all levels in a fast-paced environment in a proactive, resourceful and efficient manner, with a high level of professionalism;
• Advanced computer skills required including experience with Microsoft Office Suite; additional experience with SharePoint and video conferencing systems preferred;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills;
• Additional language skills in French, Spanish, Arabic, or Mandarin will be an asset.


About RTI
RTI International is one of the world’s leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 2,800 provides research and technical expertise to governments and businesses in more than 40 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory and chemistry services.


Closing StatementImportant
InformationRTI participates in the US Government E-Verify program, for specific information on this program please visit our employment portal at www.rti.org/jobs.
Equal Employment OpportunityWe are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. Specific information regarding the laws that are designed to protect you against discrimination relating to your legal right to work in the US can be located at the employment portal www.rti.org/jobs




Job Description
Job Title: SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Job ID: 13860
Location: RTP, NC 27709

Job Description
The Senior Accountant is responsible for all areas relating to monthly close, general ledger and financial statement preparation. This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, reconciliations, financial reporting, year- end audit preparation and the support of budget and forecast activities. The Senior Accountant will have contact with senior-level staff and corporate accounting staff, all of which requires strong interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal. This is a hands-on position and it requires a thorough understanding of accounting operations as well as reporting. The Senior Accountant reports to the Director of Finance.

About RTI
RTI International is one of the world’s leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 2,800 provides research and technical expertise to governments and businesses in more than 40 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory and chemistry services.

Department Marketing Statement
RTI Health Solutions (RTI-HS), a business unit of RTI, is a large and rapidly growing independent and internationally recognized research organization providing health care consulting and research expertise to optimize decision making for pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device products across the development and marketing lifecycle.

Responsibilities
• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure
• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close
• Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information
• Supports budget and forecasting activities
• Collaborates with the other finance department managers to support overall department goals and objectives
• Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Advises staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions
• Responds to inquiries from finance and other management staff regarding financial results, special reporting requests, etc.
• Work with the Manager to ensure a clean and timely year-end audit
• Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met
• Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department
• Support international offices in their accounting and finance processes
• Assist in design and creation of new reports and analysis Contribute to start up and improvement of financial systems
• Support Department with special projects and workflow process improvements

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
• BA/BS in Business with an emphasis in Accounting
• At least 5 years of directly related Accounting and Finance work experience
• Strong problem solving skills and demonstrated initiative Required Technical Skills and Prior Experience
• Previous experience in General Ledger and monthly close
• Must have high intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, customer service skills
• Ability to multi-task, strong trouble-shooting skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Preferred Technical Skills and Prior Experience
• A combination of public and private industry experience
• Previous exposure to a multinational, multi currency environment
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred
• Report-writing and/or design skills
• Prior experience with end-to-end software applications - the whole accounting process is in a software application

Closing Statement
Important Information:
About RTIRTI participates in the US Government E-Verify program, for specific information on this program please visit our employment portal at www.rti.org/jobs [Image] [Image]Equal Employment Opportunity [Image]We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. Specific information regarding the laws that are designed to protect you against discrimination relating to your legal right to work in the US can be located at the employment portal www.rti.org/jobs





Job Description
Job Title: Technology Management Engineer
Job ID: 13829
Location: Saudi Arabia
Full/Part Time: Full-Time, Regular/Temporary: Regular


Job Description
RTI International’s Center for Technology Applications is seeking an engineer to provide technology management and innovation services as part of RTI's international expansion. This person should have experience with commercialization (technology assessment, market analysis, patent licensing) and/or open innovation activities such as technology scouting. Experience in business planning for new business opportunities will be a plus. This position involves working closely with a team such that the individual will serve a variety of roles (e.g., project team member, project leader, analyst, etc.). The position will initially be located in Research Traingle Park, NC, USA, but will transition to a work location in the Middle East or Gulf Cooperating Countries. For more information on our work please go to: http://www.rti.org/innovation


Job responsibilities
Include both business development and project management relating to the following:
• Performing technology scouting to enable client innovations
• Performing market assessments to understand technology-enabled market opportunities
• Developing commercialization and marketing strategies for new technologies
• Executing commercialization and marketing strategies
• Performing technology (typically patent-based) valuations
• Providing support for client negotiations
• Coordinating multiple projects (strong multi-tasking skills)


Minimum Qualifications:
• BS engineering (chemical, mechanical or materials preferred; advanced degree a plus)
• 10 years experience in technology management.
• Applicant must be a strong communicator and have experience presenting to groups.***
• Experience in the Middle East or Gulf region is desirable
• Fluency in Arabic is a plus.

About RTI
RTI International is one of the world’s leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 2,800 provides research and technical expertise to governments and businesses in more than 40 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory and chemistry services.


Closing Statement
Important Information:
RTI participates in the US Government E-Verify program, for specific information on this program please visit our employment portal at www.rti.org/jobs.


Equal Employment OpportunityWe are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. Specific information regarding the laws that are designed to protect you against discrimination relating to your legal right to work in the US can be located at the employment portal www.rti.org/jobs