Research Administrator

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with government regulations, including FAR, DFARS, and other relevant policies.
• Assist in preparing and submitting government proposals, ensuring adherence to all requirements.
• Manage reporting obligations, including financial, technical, and performance reports for government contracts and research grants.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support budget forecasting, contract execution, and research fund tracking.
• Oversee compliance with government accounting systems and regulations (e.g., DCAA requirements).
• Manage research funding and ensure compliance with grant administration requirements.
• Track research expenditures and ensure proper allocation of grant funds.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure adherence to government contract and grant guidelines and deliverables.

Job requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in government contracting, compliance, research administration, or financial administration.
• Experience with government proposal preparation, grant compliance, and reporting requirements.
• Familiarity with government accounting standards, financial management, and research fund tracking.
• Demonstrate expert-level attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across multiple teams.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment with quickly changing priorities.
• Must meet export control requirements in the United States and maintain ongoing work authorization beginning at the time of hire through the entirety of employment.