R&D Associate
About the job
- A bachelor's or master's degree is required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills are required.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment is required.
- Ability to articulate and relay information effectively and efficiently is required.
- A high sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines are required.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality with company and client information is required.
- Receptiveness to performance feedback within a team environment is essential.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications is required.
- Candidate must reside in or relate to Houston, Texas.
- Identify, analyze, and qualify value-oriented benefits for companies.
- Substantiate technical analysis, conduct client interviews, and gather and review client documentation.
- Research relevant technical and industry-specific topics.
- Provide technical reports and analysis.
- Provide insight to help clients benefit from additional applicable credits and incentives.
- Consult with CPAs and executives on tax incentive credits and related business processes.
- Collaborate and coordinate closely with quality control, client relations, accounting, and tax controversy departments to ensure client satisfaction.
- Ensure analysis and timelines are met.
- Analyze client financials, projects, and documentation while identifying client value.
- Create an unmatched experience for clients.
- Preferred 1–2 years of experience with project management, public speaking, and client management.
- Preferred backgrounds include engineering, business administration, management, finance, economics, and life sciences.
About the company
alliantgroup provides tax and management consulting services to help small and mid-sized businesses identify and claim government tax credits, such as the Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit. To do this, a multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, and tax attorneys uses proprietary AI tools to analyze a company's projects, document qualifying activities, and manage the entire filing process. Unlike many competitors, the firm employs former IRS commissioners and technical experts to provide audit defense and partners directly with CPA firms to offer specialized knowledge. The firm's goal is to ensure that smaller businesses have the same access to financial incentives as large corporations to help them reinvest in their growth and operations.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Houston, Texas
Founded
2001
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The company expanded its BHM CPA Group partnership in February 2025.
- alliant hosted Think Tank 2026 with 100 clients, signaling active demand.
- Hiring Kristofer Low for AI Solutions in 2026 strengthens its AI push.
What critics are saying
- alliantgroup sued ABGi USA in 2025 over alleged trade-secret theft.
- A 2026 Defend Trade Secrets Act case against Onshore Technologies adds litigation drag.
- Indeed’s 2.4 rating and repeated complaints about toxic management damage recruiting.
What makes alliantgroup unique
- Former IRS leaders Danny Werfel and Mark Everson sit on alliant's advisory board.
- alliant pairs tax credits with audit defense and CPA-firm partnerships.
- Its alliantTech and AI offerings broaden the firm beyond R&D credits.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- PTO
- company provided life insurance and disability
- onsite gym and group fitness classes
- paid covered parking
- Daily allowance for onsite café and Starbucks