Award Manager

The Geneva Foundation

Award Manager role at Geneva overseeing organization-level research administration, ensuring compliance, and managing project budgets. Providing exceptional customer service and mentoring team members.

Posted 5/31/2026full-timeRockville • Maryland, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

provide organization-level research administration services
execute research administration, maintain excellent financial management skills, and effectively deliver award negotiations
ensure compliance, monitoring award execution through to project closure
oversee the project budget and financial administration efforts
negotiate and monitor terms and conditions of award and federal guidelines
develop cost volume/proposal budget and necessary documentation
manage project budget to ensure compliance and prevent any deficit
conduct needs assessment meetings with PIs, advising on best practices for proposal development
prepare timely, accurate financial documentation including reconciliations and required materials for audits or reviews

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, or related field
Minimum of four (4) years of experience in research administration, particularly managing federally-funded awards in an academic or research institution setting
Strong understanding of federal regulations and policies governing sponsored research with knowledge of industry best practices
Experience managing fixed price, time & materials/labor hour, and cost type contracts(and/or subcontracts) and solid understanding of regulations associated with the administration of each
Ability to perform and comprehend price and cost analyses
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in financial management and reporting
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact responsively and professionally with diverse stakeholders
Able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
Computer skills including intermediate level experience with Excel and other Microsoft Office Software required
Developed understanding of OMB Regulations, DoDGARs, FAR, DFARS, and other applicable regulations
Certified Research Administrator and/or Certified Federal Contracts Manager preferred
Knowledge of DoD medical research enterprise desired.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision healthcare
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings account, with employer contribution
Short-and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Life & ADD insurance
403b retirement plan with generous employer match
flexible leave options
11 paid holidays per year
up to 4 weeks of paid time off in a rolling year

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial managementaward negotiationsbudget managementcost volume/proposal budget developmentprice and cost analysescompliance monitoringfederal regulations understandingcontract managementauditing documentation preparationreconciliation

Soft Skills

attention to detailorganizational skillscommunication skillsteam collaborationindependent workstakeholder interactionproject managementadvisingtime managementresponsiveness

Certifications

Certified Research AdministratorCertified Federal Contracts Manager