Leidos Health Solutions has an opening for a Research Administrator Jr. to join the Research Services Directorate (RSD) at the Naval Health Research Center (NHRC) in San Diego, CA.
The Research Administrator Jr. will be primarily responsible for reviewing and tracking technical and scientific authored works for publication, routing scientific reviews and research determination submissions, processing letters of support, and supporting agreements and technology transfers.
The selected candidate will support NHRC by assisting in various administrative tasks, updating standard operating procedures (SOPs), and generating metrics on internal processes. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work independently while effectively prioritize competing deadlines.
This is a full-time position in San Diego, CA. The candidate must be located within commuting distance of San Diego and be able to work on-site at the Naval Health Research Center as needed. The current requirement is fully on-site for the first 30-45 days, with the potential to move to a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week at the customer site. On-site days may vary. Work hours to coincide with the standard command business hours of 0700-1630.
Primary Responsibilities:
Provide administrative and customer support to the Naval Health Research Center.
Maintain publication guidelines, product lists, and technology transfer regulations. Adhere to the command processes for authored works review, letters of support, scientific review, research determination, and agreements.
Perform support functions such as compiling reports, setting up weekly and monthly meetings, and submitting forms through electronic approval routing systems.
Maintain departmental trackers, calendars, command records, and publications.
Review and recommend improvements to existing SOPs, instructions, and guides.
Communicate effectively with internal research teams, external collaborators, and other administrative staff to help facilitate the implementation of new or changing policies and processes.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or relevant equivalent experience.
Experience preparing and reviewing both technical and scientific documents; and working knowledge of Navy medical R&D activities and the government and military in general.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat.
Experience in virtual meeting platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
Ability to manage multiple tasks at once; able to complete assignments quickly without sacrificing accuracy and attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-based environment.
Ability to self-start, plan and prioritize tasks, and work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and professional working relationships with military leadership, team members, and internal and external collaborators
Adept at working in a highly customer-oriented and professional environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Working knowledge of Navy medical R&D activities and the government and military in general.
Experience using Microsoft SharePoint, Power BI, and Excel functions.
Previous or current clearance, or history of a completed government background check.
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June 25, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range $35,750.00 - $64,625.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 48,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.
Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.
Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.
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