Program Analyst, Research Administration (Mid-Level)

Bickham Services Unlimited, LLC; Bethesda (MD); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bickham Services Unlimited LLC is seeking a contractor to support a federal program assisting HBCUs in competing for contracts and research funding. The role focuses on program operations, reporting, and coordination, with timekeeping and budget tracking.

Remote in the U.S. with occasional on-site meetings in Bethesda, Maryland; ET business hours, some travel up to 15%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• 3–7 years of experience in federal program support, research administration, sponsored programs, or higher education consulting.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 applications.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain accurate records.
• Familiarity with Section 508 accessibility requirements.
• Certified Research Administrator (CRA) credential is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support federal program administration and research-related activities.
• Coordinate program documentation, reporting, and administrative workflows.
• Track project activities, deadlines, timekeeping, and budget-related information.
• Assist with monitoring time against established budgets and hour ceilings.
• Prepare, review, and organize reports, records, and program deliverables.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate with team members regarding project progress.
• Ensure written documents and deliverables meet Section 508 accessibility requirements.
• Participate in virtual team meetings and occasional onsite meetings in Bethesda, Maryland, when requested.

Skills

Organization skills

Analytical skills

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Company: Bickham Services Unlimited LLC
Openings: 3
Employment Type: Full-Time, W-2, Exempt
Work Arrangement: Remote (U.S.), with occasional on-site attendance in Bethesda, Maryland
Schedule: Monday–Friday, Eastern Time business hours
Travel: Up to 15%

Bickham Services Unlimited LLC is recruiting for a contractor team supporting a federal program that helps Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) compete for federal contracts and research funding.

This position supports program operations, research administration, reporting, and coordination. The selected candidate will help ensure that program activities and deliverables are completed accurately and within established timelines.

This position is contingent on the contract being awarded. If awarded, the anticipated start date is December 2, 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Support federal program administration and research-related activities.
• Coordinate program documentation, reporting, and administrative workflows.
• Track project activities, deadlines, timekeeping, and budget-related information.
• Assist with monitoring time against established budgets and hour ceilings.
• Prepare, review, and organize reports, records, and program deliverables.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate with team members regarding project progress.
• Ensure written documents and deliverables meet Section 508 accessibility requirements.
• Participate in virtual team meetings and occasional onsite meetings in Bethesda, Maryland, when requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• 3–7 years of experience in federal program support, research administration, sponsored programs, or higher education consulting.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 applications.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain accurate records.
• Familiarity with Section 508 accessibility requirements.
• Certified Research Administrator (CRA) credential is preferred.

Working Conditions

• Remote (U.S.), with occasional on-site attendance in Bethesda, Maryland
• Must be available during Eastern Time business hours.
• Travel may be required, up to approximately 15%.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and able to complete a federal background investigation and suitability determination.
• Position is part of a five-year contract period, subject to award and applicable option years.

Employment Conditions

This position is contingent on contract award, anticipated in late 2026. Selected candidates may be asked to sign a letter of commitment contingent on award. Employment is subject to a pre-employment background check and a federal suitability determination.

Bickham Services Unlimited, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process may contact [e-mail].