Project Analyst

Position Summary :

Join the University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) and become part of one of the nations top 10 university-affiliated research institutes! Were seeking a dynamic Project Analyst to drive innovation in our cutting-edge Digital Sector division. The Project Analyst will oversee a variety of Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) contracts from set up through closeout in fast-paced environment.

The analyst will be responsible for submitting deliverables preparing financial reports determining resource allocations and completing financial projections and analyses. The analyst will also be responsible for approving purchases and travel requests against contract budgets. Furthermore the analyst will be responsible for the management of subcontracts as needed. The analyst will manage the above duties and act as the liaison between the Digital & Systems Engineering Sector primary investigator and UDRI administrative offices. The analyst will have direct communications with AFRL customers and are expected to provide outstanding customer service through one-on-one interactions and group meetings as required.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelors Degree in business or technical area
• Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen
• Eligible to obtain secret clearance
• Proficiency in Excel Word Outlook and Adobe Acrobat
• Exhibit excellent written communication skills attention to detail and thoroughness
• Proven ability to collaborate with others and complete objectives within a timely manner
• Ability to manage several projects at a time and maintain deadlines
• Ability to create and sustain financial reports
• Capable of extracting data for current and historical analysis
• Ability to prepare spend plans and provide recommendations to maintain program goals
• Capable of understanding contract requirements to maintain program goals
• Proven ability to maintain a budget and track expenses over time
• Exhibit strong critical thinking skills and establish procedures for long-term success

Preferred Qualifications :

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications the ideal candidate will bring many of the following :

Special Instructions to Applicants :

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

Closing Statement :

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms achieve fair outcomes and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.

Required Experience :

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Key Skills

Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Microsoft Access,PMBOK,Visio,Smartsheet,Project Management,Sharepoint,Microsoft Project,Project Management Lifecycle,Project Coordination,Contracts

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1