Research Program Manager, SPH

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George Washington University is hiring a Research Program Manager, SPH to perform post-award research administration within the Public Health and Law Research Support Team. The role involves closely working with faculty to manage sophisticated finance and compliance portfolios, designing budgets and spreadsheets, conducting regular meetings to strategize award fund reconciliation, and maintaining operational efficiency through outreach with stakeholders.

Highlights

Manage post-award research administration including requisitions for purchase orders and oversight of subrecipients.
Review payroll distributions, service agreements, invoices, and P-Card expenditure reports.
Monitor award spending ensuring compliance with university and sponsor terms.
Perform related duties including participation in research-related meetings and committees.
Choose two areas of expertise such as NIH grants or Foundation regulations to support the Research Support Team.
Strong skills in finance management, budget design, and compliance required.
Familiarity with Excel and financial tracking is desired.
Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree plus 5 years professional experience or a Master's degree plus 3 years relevant experience.
Preferred qualifications include organizational skills, financial capacity, understanding of scientific research, and multitasking ability.
Hiring range: $74,041.08 - $101,731.95 annually.

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I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:	GW’s Milken Institute School of Public Health (SPH) is known for conducting cutting-edge research, contributing to policymaking, faculty, and curricula grounded in real-world experience and proximity to national health science and policy leaders. The school has 7 academic departments, a number of centers focused on research, and a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. This senior-level position performs post-award research administration within the Public Health and Law Research Support Team (PH&L RST). The RST is structured to provide a supportive environment for individuals seeking to obtain mastery in research administration, and presents opportunities for growth and professional development. Positions within the RST are currently utilizing a full remote schedule. Research Program Managers, SPH (RPMs) are also expected to choose two specific areas to become subject matter experts for the benefit of the RST (eg., NIH grants, Foundation regulations, subrecipients, labor and effort, training). The duties of the Post-award Research Program Manager, SPH (RPM) encompass working closely with a group of faculty and overseeing their portfolios. As an RPM, the size and complexity of the portfolio should reflect the highest level of sophistication in finance management and compliance. This includes the technical expertise to design spreadsheets and budgets for tracking expenditures. Meetings to strategize and reconcile award funds are expected to occur on a regular cadence, and the RPM conducts outreach to other GW stakeholders to assist in maintaining standard operational efficiencies. Post-Award Responsibilities Include: Initiation and review of requisitions for purchase orders Oversight of subrecipients Reviewing payroll distributions Reviewing payment of service agreements and invoices Reviewing P-Card expenditure reports Monitoring award spending in compliance with GW and sponsor’s terms and conditions Performs other related duties as assigned, such as participation in RST and University research-related meetings/committees. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning tasks that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:	Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 5 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study plus 3 years of relevant professional experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:	Good organizational skills Strong financial capacity is desired. Basic understanding of scientific research is preferred. Ability to prioritize tasks Knowledge of accounting or economics is a plus. Ability to monitor and manage multiple needs simultaneously Familiarity with Excel and tracking information is desired.
Hiring Range	$74,041.08 - $101,731.95
GW Staff Approach to Pay	How is pay for new employees determined at GW?

Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

II. JOB DETAILS

Campus Location:	Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:	Milken Institute School of Public Health (SPH)
Family	Research Administration
Sub-Family	Research Program Administration
Stream	Individual Contributor
Level	Level 3
Full-Time/Part-Time:	Full-Time
Hours Per Week:	40 hours
Work Schedule:	Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Will this job require the employee to work on site?	No
Employee Onsite Status	Full-Time Remote
Telework:	Yes
Required Background Check:	Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:	Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only?	No
Posting Number:	S014378
Job Open Date:	08/04/2026
Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening	Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:	The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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