Remote Grants And Contracts Administrator

Grants & Contracts Administrator

We are seeking a detail-oriented Grants & Contracts Administrator to support the full lifecycle of complex scientific research funding. This role partners with principal investigators (PIs) and research teams to prepare, submit, manage, and reconcile large federal and foundation-sponsored grants.

Pre-Award

• Prepare and submit complex, multi-million-dollar grant proposals (e.g., NIH), ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Develop detailed budgets and justifications across multiple funding sources.
• Collaborate with PIs and research teams to compile submission materials.
• Manage multiple concurrent proposals under tight deadlines.
• Ensure adherence to sponsor and regulatory requirements.

Post-Award

• Manage financial lifecycle of grants and contracts, including multi-project awards.
• Reconcile financials, monitor budgets, and resolve discrepancies.
• Track expenses and ensure compliance with sponsor guidelines.
• Prepare financial reports, rebudgeting requests, and closeout documentation.
• Support subrecipient monitoring and financial oversight.
• Provide financial insights and forecasts to PIs.

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2+ years of research administration experience (pre-award and/or post-award).
• Strong knowledge of federal grant regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; SAP and research systems experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience in complex academic research settings preferred.

• Flexible schedule; must be available for extended hours as needed for deadlines.
• 12-month contract with potential for extension or permanent conversion.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Boston, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.34 - $47.52/hr eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 8, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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