Senior Sponsored Research Administrator

Kaiser Permanente; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking an experienced Research Administrator to lead sponsored research administration across multiple regions. The role requires expertise in federal and non-federal funding, compliance, and budget management to support award lifecycle activities.

The successful candidate will collaborate with investigators, research staff, and sponsors, ensuring timely submissions, accurate budgets, and adherence to institutional policies. A CRA certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of research administration experience.
• Knowledge of federal and non-federal funding mechanisms and sponsor requirements.
• Experience coordinating pre- and post-award activities and compliance with KP policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative oversight of externally funded research across the award lifecycle.
• Coordinate proposal and award administration and sponsor communications.
• Assist with research contracting, subawards, and budget revisions.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and audit readiness.
• Advise investigators and research staff on complex research administration issues.
• Monitor and support post-award requirements and reporting.

Skills

Research administration

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder management

Consulting/advise investigators

Education

Bachelor's degree (specified fields)

Tools

Grant management software

Job description

Kaiser Permanente is seeking an experienced Research Administrator to lead sponsored research administration across multiple regions. The role requires expertise in federal and non-federal funding, compliance, and budget management to support award lifecycle activities.

The successful candidate will collaborate with investigators, research staff, and sponsors, ensuring timely submissions, accurate budgets, and adherence to institutional policies. A CRA certification is preferred.