Senior Research Contracts & Grants Administrator

Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Employer-funded health insurance

Generous paid time off

Pension plan and 401(k)

Life and disability insurance

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group invites applications for a Senior Research Administrator - Contracts to join MAPRI in Washington, D.C. This full-time role supports post-award activities for MAPRI’s grants and contracts portfolio within a hybrid work model.

You will draft, review, and negotiate research contracts, subcontracts, data use agreements, and related documents; collaborate with Research Finance; ensure compliance with federal and sponsor requirements; and provide post-award

Qualifications

• Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field; Master’s degree and CRA preferred.
• 5–7 years of experience in research contracting.
• Experience with sponsored research agreements, DUAs and CDAs.
• Knowledge of federal regulations and policies related to grant and contract activity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage post-award activities for assigned research projects, including award setup, budget revisions, progress reports, prior approvals, and expenditure reviews.
• Draft, review, and negotiate research contracts, clinical trial agreements, subcontracts, and related agreements.
• Administer award setup in OneLink and coordinate with finance for budgets.
• Support audits and SEFA reporting in collaboration with Research Finance.
• Provide training and post-award management support to MAPMG and MAPRI researchers.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, MAPMG, sponsor, and contractual requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Health Services Administration, Legal or Paralegal Studies

Master’s degree (preferred)

CRA certification (preferred)

Job description

Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group invites applications for a Senior Research Administrator - Contracts to join MAPRI in Washington, D.C. This full-time role supports post-award activities for MAPRI’s grants and contracts portfolio within a hybrid work model.

You will draft, review, and negotiate research contracts, subcontracts, data use agreements, and related documents; collaborate with Research Finance; ensure compliance with federal and sponsor requirements; and provide post-award