Pre-Award Research Administrator: Grants & Compliance Remote

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Federal and state leave programs

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC seeks a Pre-Award Research Administrator to support faculty and research teams through proposal development and grant submission. The role advises on funding opportunities, sponsor requirements, budgets, and compliance in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of pre-award research administration experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with federal grant regulations and electronic submission portals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of pre-award research administration experience in a university, academic medical center, or research institution.
• Experience preparing and submitting proposals to federal sponsors (e.g., NIH, NSF, DoD, DOE, HRSA).
• Strong knowledge of federal grant regulations and 2 CFR 200.

Responsibilities

• Partner with faculty and PIs to develop and submit competitive grant proposals.
• Review sponsor guidelines and prepare detailed proposal budgets and justifications.
• Advise investigators on allowable costs, effort, and compliance.
• Coordinate submissions to federal, state, foundation, and private sponsors.
• Manage proposal timelines and ensure internal and sponsor deadlines are met.
• Support preparation of narratives, biosketches, and related materials.
• Coordinate subrecipient documentation and collaboration with partners.
• Provide guidance on federal regulations and sponsor policies.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Electronic research administration systems

Sponsor submission portals

Job description

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC seeks a Pre-Award Research Administrator to support faculty and research teams through proposal development and grant submission. The role advises on funding opportunities, sponsor requirements, budgets, and compliance in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of pre-award research administration experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with federal grant regulations and electronic submission portals.