Research Administrator

Location: On-site in the Carson, California office, United States

Salary: $90,000–$120,000 per year, plus equity and bonus opportunities.

Company

hirify.global is a Physical AI and robotics company building Factory SuperIntelligence systems for industrial manufacturing through a Robots-as-a-Service model.

What you will do

• Prepare and submit government proposals while ensuring compliance with solicitation requirements.
• Manage financial, technical, and performance reporting for government contracts and research grants.
• Develop financial models for budget forecasting, contract execution, and research fund tracking.
• Oversee compliance with FAR, DFARS, DCAA requirements, government accounting systems, and grant administration rules.
• Track research expenditures, maintain audit documentation, and support grant renewals, amendments, and contract modifications.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, operations, and internal project teams during contract execution and government negotiations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, public administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in government contracting, compliance, research administration, or financial administration.
• Experience with government proposal preparation, grant compliance, and reporting requirements.
• Familiarity with government accounting standards, financial management, and research fund tracking.
• Must satisfy U.S. export-control requirements and maintain U.S. work authorization throughout employment.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, communication, and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Nice to have

• Experience with DCAA-compliant accounting systems.
• Knowledge of SBIR/STTR grant compliance and reporting.
• Understanding of government contract cost structures, pricing, and grant funding mechanisms.
• Prior experience in a startup or technology-driven environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and industrial-scale robotics projects.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Unlimited paid time off.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Regular offsite events and a discretionary productivity fund.