Remote Pre-Award Research Administrator

ACTalent; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Actalent seeks a Pre-Award Research Administrator to manage day-to-day pre-award admin, including reviewing funding opportunities, budgeting, and subcontract coordination. This remote contract role supports CHS-SPO and VCUs offices to ensure timely grant proposals.

The position requires strong budgeting, compliance knowledge (NSF/NIH), and excellent communication. Six months with potential extension; pay range $40–$46/hr; Richmond, VA-based contract but fully remote.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or 2+ years of research administration experience.
• Experience with pre-award budgeting and federal grants compliance.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work under deadlines.
• Familiarity with grant and contract procedures and policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with grant, subcontract, and contract proposals for new and existing projects.
• Review funding opportunity announcements for compliance.
• Assist faculty with budget development and justification preparation.
• Ensure timely submission in RAMS-SPOT or sponsor portals.
• Collaborate with Grants & Contracts offices to resolve issues.
• Coordinate proposal submissions and post-award administrative actions.

Skills

Budget development

Pre-award research administration

Federal grants knowledge

Communication under pressure

Financial management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

MS Office (Excel & Word)

Grant management systems RAMS-SPOT

Sponsor portals

Job description

Actalent seeks a Pre-Award Research Administrator to manage day-to-day pre-award admin, including reviewing funding opportunities, budgeting, and subcontract coordination. This remote contract role supports CHS-SPO and VCUs offices to ensure timely grant proposals.

The position requires strong budgeting, compliance knowledge (NSF/NIH), and excellent communication. Six months with potential extension; pay range $40–$46/hr; Richmond, VA-based contract but fully remote.