Senior Research Administrator - Contracts

MAPMG New; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Paid time off

Pension plan

Disability coverage

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group (MAPMG) invites applications for a Senior Research Administrator - Contracts to join MAPRI. This full‑time, hybrid role is based in Washington, DC, reporting to the Associate Director of Research Administration.

The Senior Research Administrator will manage post‑award activities, draft and negotiate contracts, administer OneLink award setups, and support audits and compliance across MAPMG/MAPRI research portfolios.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
• Master’s degree and CRA preferred.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in research contracting.
• Experience with DUAs and CDAs.
• Knowledge of federal regs and grant/contract policies.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Detail‑oriented with sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Manage post‑award activities for MAPRI projects incl. setup, revisions, reports, and expenditure reviews.
• Draft, review, and negotiate research contracts, clinical trial agreements, subcontracts and data use agreements.
• Administer award setup in OneLink and create project codes with budget data.
• Partner with Research Finance for audits, SEFA reporting, and indirect cost negotiations.
• Provide training and post‑award support to MAPMG and MAPRI researchers.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, MAPMG, sponsor, and contract requirements.
• Analyze regulations and advise researchers on compliance matters.
• Serve as SME in contracting and liaison for external communications.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Post-award administration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree and CRA preferred

Tools

OneLink

Job description

Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group (MAPMG) invites applications for a Senior Research Administrator - Contracts to join our Mid-Atlantic Permanente Research Institute (MAPRI) department. This position is a full-time opportunity based out of our regional office located in Washington, D.C. with a hybrid work model.

Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group is comprised of more than 1,700 Permanente physicians and nearly 300 staff professionals who come together to make a positive impact on the health and lives of more than 800,000 members in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Research Administration, the Senior Research Administrator - Contracts manages post-award activities related to MAPRI’s extramural and intramural grants and contracts portfolio. You will manage, draft, review, and negotiate research agreements, clinical trial agreements, subcontracts, and related supplemental agreements while supporting compliance, stewardship of awarded funds, and the administrative infrastructure that enables high-quality research.

You can expect to:

• Manage post-award activities for assigned research projects, including award setup, budget revisions, progress reports, prior approval requests, and expenditure reviews.
• Draft, review, and negotiate research contracts, clinical trial agreements, subcontracts, data use agreements, vendor agreements, and other supplemental agreements.
• Administer award setup and maintenance in OneLink, including creating project codes and uploading budget information.
• Partner with Research Finance to support Uniform Guidance audits, SEFA reporting, and indirect cost negotiation.
• Provide training, presentations, and post-award management support to MAPMG physician researchers and other KPMAS researchers.
• Ensure research administration policies and procedures comply with applicable federal, state, MAPMG, sponsor, and contractual requirements.
• Analyze and interpret federal and state regulations and provide guidance to research scientists and staff regarding compliance and procedural matters.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in research contracting and post-award activities and act as the designated liaison for external contractual communications.

What is required:

• Minimum education
• Bachelor’s degree required in Business Administration, Finance, Health Services Administration, Legal or Paralegal Studies, or a related field.
• Master’s degree and Certification of Research Administration (CRA) preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in research contracting.
• Experience with sponsored research agreements and supplemental agreements, including DUAs and CDAs, required.
• Expertise and knowledge of federal regulations, policies, procedures, and laws applicable to grant and contract activity.
• Demonstrated analytical skills in reviewing grants, contracts, and research agreements against established criteria.
• Experience supporting post-award research administration, including budget revisions, reporting, award maintenance, and sponsor-required activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and analytical ability.
• Ability to collaborate with research scientists, finance partners, external stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Must be able to commute to Washington D.C. on an as needed basis.
• Candidates must either currently live in or be willing to relocate to the Washington D.C. metropolitan area
• Must provide documentation for the influenza vaccine as a condition of employment

Competitive Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package
• 100% employer-funded medical and dental insurance premiums for employees and families effective on the first day of employment
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave, plus maternity and parental leave
• Pension plan, and 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• Education reimbursement

The starting annual salary for this position ranges from 110,000 to $120,000, depending on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, training, market data, and other relevant factors. In addition to the salary range above, MAPMG offers rich benefits that add substantial value to the total compensation package.

MAPMG continuously works to identify and mitigate healthcare inequities and strives to provide an inclusive, supportive environment for physicians and staff. We encourage applicants of any race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin who value diversity and are committed to practicing culturally competent healthcare.

External hires must pass a background check and drug screening.