Sponsored Research Contracts Lead — Remote/Hybrid

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Tallahassee (FL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Remote work

Tuition coverage

Retirement contributions

Personal leave

Job summary

Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University seeks a Sponsored Research Contract Administrator to manage pre- and post‑award activities for a portfolio of contracts. You will serve as a liaison among university leadership, principal investigators, faculty, staff, and funding agencies, guiding contract administration per FAR/Uniform Guidance and related regulations.

You will monitor budgets, record sponsored project data in university systems, and collaborate across teams in a flexible hybrid/remote work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field with 3-5 years of related experience.
• CRA and/or Contract Certification(s) and master’s degree a plus.
• In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, 5-10 years of contracts, grants, or financial management experience.
• Experience with sponsors who support aeronautical research (FAA, DoD, USAF, USSF, NASA etc.) a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail, outstanding customer service and strong communication skills are required.
• Pre-award and post-award contract management experience with budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manage pre- and post-award activities for an assigned portfolio of contracts.
• Serve as liaison among university administration, principal investigators, faculty, staff, and funding agency representatives.
• Provide guidance on federal and non-federal contract administration, including FAR/Uniform Guidance.
• Monitor and report on budget management and record sponsored project information in university systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

CRA / Contract Certification

Master’s degree (plus)

5–10 years contract/grants experience (in lieu of degree)

Tools

Workday

Microsoft 365

Excel

Word

Share drives / OneDrive

Job description

Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University seeks a Sponsored Research Contract Administrator to manage pre- and post‑award activities for a portfolio of contracts. You will serve as a liaison among university leadership, principal investigators, faculty, staff, and funding agencies, guiding contract administration per FAR/Uniform Guidance and related regulations.

You will monitor budgets, record sponsored project data in university systems, and collaborate across teams in a flexible hybrid/remote work