Associate, Economic Growth & Natural Capital (EGNC)
About Palladium:
Operating in over 50 countries,Palladium is a global consulting and implementation company working in partnership with governments, businesses, investors, and communities to design and deliver solutions that create lasting positive impact. We address some of the world's most complex challenges across infrastructure, economic growth and natural capital, health, energy, climate and environment, and digital transformation-strengthening systems, institutions, and markets to support inclusive and sustainable development. Our more than 2,100 staff worldwide work as trusted advisors across diverse contexts, combining deep technical expertise, implementation techniques, and innovative technology to deliver locally informed, client-focused solutions that help organizations achieve measurable, sustainable impact.
Palladium is part of GISI's global family of companies, which aims to create solutions for the world's most complex challenges. With annual revenues of $14 billion, GISI's approximately 15,000 employees are engaged in projects across 100 countries worldwide providing construction, program/project management, and engineering consulting services.
This Opportunity:
Palladium's Economic Growth & Natural Capital (EGNC) Practice is seeking an
Associate to support the management and delivery of projects and proposals across the EGNC, which includes international development, commercial clients, and direct-to-government advisory and consulting. This is an early professional role designed for candidates to build on project management skills while gaining exposure to donor-funded programs and global project operations.
Location:
The position is based in Palladium's
Arlington, VA office within our Americas region. Candidates must have current work authorization in the US as we are unable to provide sponsorship at this time.
Palladium supports a hybrid working model with 3 days in office, 2 days from home.
Compensation:
The full-time annual base salary for this position is expected to range from $65,000 to $70,000. Please be advised that a final salary offer will be based on various factors, including but not limited to your qualifications, education, experience, skills, seniority, performance, and Palladium's business or organizational needs.
Reporting Lines:
This role will report to a Manager in the EGNC team, with secondary reporting lines to project leaders
Primary Roles and Responsibilities:
- Support project management and administration activities across the project lifecycle, including maintaining project documentation, trackers, calendars, meeting records, action items, and reporting requirements to support effective project delivery
- Assist with reviewing project documents, budgets, procurements, reports, and records to help ensure compliance with client requirements, company policies, internal controls, and contractual obligations
- Support the administration of subcontracts, grants, partner and vendor agreements, work orders, and other project-related contractual and operational documentation
- Contribute to project reporting, client communications, stakeholder engagement, and coordination with partners, vendors, and internal teams to support successful project implementation and delivery
- Assist with budget development, expenditure tracking, forecasting, financial reporting, invoice processing, accruals, and other routine project financial management activities while ensuring adherence to key project deadlines
- Support business development activities, including recruitment and onboarding coordination, due diligence, proposal development, opportunity research, capture planning, and implementation planning to contribute to project and organizational growth
Essential Criteria:
- 2-3 years of work experience with ability to demonstrate strong coordination and communication skills
- Works with respect and dignity for all colleagues and contributes to a cooperative team working environment
- Basic understanding of management including organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Financial acumen and the ability to interpret and analyze financial reports
- Sound problem solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team when required
Desirable Criteria:
- Advanced Spanish or French language skills preferred
- Previous experience in international development and/or with donors is preferred
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply early as the position may close once a suitable candidate is found.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran.
Should you require any adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or you are a neurodivergent individual, or for any other circumstance, please email our team at accessibility@thepalladiumgroup.com and we will be in touch to discuss.
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