Grants Administrator - Research Funding & Compliance

MedStar Health; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health Research Institute is seeking a Grants Administrator to lead pre- and post-award activities, coordinating with Principal Investigators to prepare proposal packages, budgets, and subaward documents while ensuring timely submissions to external sponsors. The role involves serving as a primary point of contact with sponsors and internal teams.

Responsibilities include negotiating terms and budgets, maintaining RPPR and progress reporting, managing continuations and no-cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of training and experience in grants administration.
• 5-7 years progressive grants administration experience in academic/medical or nonprofit settings.
• Strong communication and collaboration with PIs, departments, and sponsors.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative guidance to PIs and research staff on grant proposals, awards, and subawards.
• Reviews RFPs, develops timelines, and coordinates submissions with external sponsors.
• Serves as primary contact with sponsors and internal teams for proposals and amendments.
• Compiles and submits federal applications ensuring compliance with guidelines.
• Maintains RPPR reporting, continuations and re-budgeting, and manages closeout documentation.
• Negotiates award terms, budgets, and scope of work, and oversees subaward agreements.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, economics, health services, or related discipline

Job description

MedStar Health Research Institute is seeking a Grants Administrator to lead pre- and post-award activities, coordinating with Principal Investigators to prepare proposal packages, budgets, and subaward documents while ensuring timely submissions to external sponsors. The role involves serving as a primary point of contact with sponsors and internal teams.

Responsibilities include negotiating terms and budgets, maintaining RPPR and progress reporting, managing continuations and no-cost