Remote Pre-Award Research Administrator — Grants & Budgets

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC; Tallahassee (FL); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Federal and state leave programs

Remote-friendly environment

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC is seeking a Pre-Award Research Administrator to support faculty, PIs, and research teams through all phases of proposal development and grant submission.

The role provides guidance on funding opportunities, sponsor requirements, budget development, and compliance with federal regulations, leveraging experience with NIH/NSF/DoD-style grants in a deadline-driven, collaborative environment. Remote work is supported.

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, 2 CFR 200, and sponsor policies.
• Demonstrated ability to develop complex grant budgets and justifications.
• Familiarity with electronic research administration systems and sponsor submission portals.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple proposal deadlines with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with faculty and PIs to develop and submit competitive grant proposals.
• Review funding opportunity announcements and interpret sponsor guidelines.
• Prepare detailed proposal budgets and budget justifications.
• Advise investigators on allowable costs, effort commitments, and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate proposal submissions to federal, state, foundation, and private sponsors.
• Manage proposal timelines to ensure all internal and sponsor deadlines are met.

Skills

Grant budgeting

Proposal development

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Electronic research administration systems

Job description

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC is seeking a Pre-Award Research Administrator to support faculty, PIs, and research teams through all phases of proposal development and grant submission.

The role provides guidance on funding opportunities, sponsor requirements, budget development, and compliance with federal regulations, leveraging experience with NIH/NSF/DoD-style grants in a deadline-driven, collaborative environment. Remote work is supported.