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Business Development Associate (~10-20 hours/week)

Hythe Research is hiring a part-time Business Development Associate to join our growing team in the Havre de Grace/Aberdeen, MD area. This position will play an integral role in helping the organization grow through tracking action items, meeting/event coordination, and researching potential business opportunities. Qualified candidates will have impeccable verbal and written communication skills, a strong ability to multitask, and a professional and friendly demeanor. Ideal for college students, recent grads, or career pivots.

Strong preference will be given to candidates living in a HubZone (not restricted to Havre de Grace). You can check your address on the Official Hubzone Map.

What you’ll be doing

• Research, coordinate, and track business development opportunities
• Assist senior team with tracking action items and project deliverables
• Plan meetings for senior staff and potential customers/partners
• Carryout outbound communications (calls, emails, etc) to find and follow-up on opportunities
• Proactively communicate on a weekly basis to ensure team cohesiveness

What you’ll need  

• Fluid relationship and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work independently and multi-task/prioritize/organize projects
• Interaction with various levels of business and industry members in a professional manner
• Must have a strong attention to detail and superior organizational skills
• Possess strong computer skills – Google Suite or Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strategic thinker and strong work ethic
• Degree in Business, Communications, or similar field from a four year accredited college preferred; will accept equivalent experience in lieu of degree and will also consider current students.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• Flexibility and autonomous work
• Continuing Education and Work-Force Development
• Positive work environment with professionals, no drama! 
• Professional growth and mentorship
• Flexible Schedule

Entry-level Security Officer – part-time (~10 hours/week)

Hythe Research is hiring an entry-level Security Officer to organize and oversee all security operations of the company. The ideal candidate will be able to develop and implement policies and procedures to maintain security standards.

Strong preference will be given to candidates living in a HubZone (not restricted to Havre de Grace). You can check your address at the Official Hubzone Map.

Responsibilities

• Manage security policies, protocols, and procedures
• Develop, update, and administer security related training programs
• Maintain security accounts
• Administer personnel clearances to include coordination of clearances, indoctrination, and visit requests
• Initiate, review, and send new and periodic investigations 
• Coordinate fingerprinting 
• Attend meetings to determine operational needs and assess security compliance
• Plan and coordinate security operations for specific events
• Coordinate staff when responding to emergencies and alarms
• Review reports on incidents and breaches
• Investigate and resolve issues
• Create reports for management on security status
• Analyze data to form proposals for improvements (e.g. implementation of new technology)

What You’ll Need  

• High school diploma; Further education in security administration or similar field will be an asset
• Strong organizational skills
• The ability to communicate effectively in writing and in person 
• Proficiency with email, GSuite (or equivalent) 
• Desired experience as security manager or similar position
• Solid understanding of budgeting and statistical data analysis

**This position is restricted to U.S. Citizens and requires a background check. **

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• Flexibility and autonomous work
• Continuing Education and Work-Force Development
• Positive work environment with professionals, no drama! 
• Professional growth and mentorship
• Flexible Schedule

Logistical Support Personnel

Hythe Research is hiring Logistical Support Personnel to join our team directly supporting large Government projects.
Strong preference will be given to candidates living in a HubZone (not restricted to Havre de Grace). You can check your address at the Official Hubzone Map.

Responsibilities

• While working in a team environment, provide ongoing logistical support on large Government project
• Provide inventory and purchasing support for systems and components
• Identify spare parts status and develop sparing levels for critical components
• Investigate components to find suitable replacement parts for failures and obsolescence
• Communicate daily with remote teams to maintain priorities and provide status updates
• Support classification and shipment of components and systems to OCONUS locations
• Accurately track multiple efforts to ensure timely completion of tasks

What You’ll Need  

• HS Diploma with 3+ years experience in inventory control, logistical support, or related field
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Experience developing and following internal processes
• Full operating knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

**This position is restricted to U.S. Citizens and requires a background check. **

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• Flexibility and autonomous work
• Continuing Education and Work-Force DevelopmentPositive work environment with professionals, no drama! 
• Professional growth and mentorship
• Flexible Schedule

Recruiter – part-time (~10 hours/week)

Hythe Research is hiring a part-time recruiter to support our recruiting process from start to finish. The Recruiter will act as a brand ambassador for the company and will often establish the first impression for candidates.  This position will assist the management team and candidates so the hiring process can run smoothly and successfully. 

Strong preference will be given to candidates living in a HubZone (not restricted to Havre de Grace). You can check your address at the Official Hubzone Map.

Responsibilities

• Source candidates through referrals, events, and online.
• Post job ads on professional sites, job sites, and social media
• Assist teams in screening resumes
• Conduct initial phone screens
• Schedule calls and interviews
• Manage calendar for all hiring teams and candidates
• Communicate with candidates promptly and assist them when they come in for interviews
• Send out emails (e.g. confirming receipt of applications, rejection emails) and assist with paperwork (e.g. offer letters)
• Coordinate drug tests and background checks as needed
• Participate in recruiting events
• Promote positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process

What You’ll Need  

• 1-2 years of proven work experience as a Recruiter a plus
• Familiarity with the entire recruitment lifecycle
• Proficiency with email, GSuite (or equivalent) 
• Ability to juggle multiple calendars
• Problem-solving aptitude

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• Flexibility and autonomous work
• Continuing Education and Work-Force Development
• Positive work environment with professionals, no drama! 
• Professional growth and mentorship
• Flexible Schedule

Junior Software Engineer

Hythe Research is hiring a Junior Software Engineer who will create and manage all aspects of detailed software systems based upon documented requirements. He or she will review bugs and test software to ensure compliance to requirements while thoroughly documenting all results. They will add their unique input to multiple integrated software components and will provide guidance and insight regarding hardware/software trade-offs. The successful candidate will be able to discuss the pros and cons of software reuse versus new development and will carry out requirements analysis and synthesis for individual components, all while considering the holistic integration of components as the system requires.

Strong preference will be given to candidates living in a HubZone (not restricted to Havre de Grace). You can check your address at the Official Hubzone Map.

Responsibilities

• Generate process-intensive analytics and algorithms
• Big data processing and manipulation of large data sets
• Ensure functioning of real-time systems and business management information systems
• Develop, enhance, and maintain software applications through collaboration in teams ranging from 2 to 20 persons to ensure product requirements are met
• Implement and abide by standard development & documentation practices for unit test development and peer code review activities
• Design, develop, test, debug, and refine software
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments

• Competitive Pay
• Flexibility and autonomous work
• Continuing Education and Work-Force Development
• Positive work environment with professionals, no drama! 
• Professional growth and mentorship
• Flexible ScheduleRes