Cross-Functional Logistics Program Architect (Associate)

University of Dayton Research Institute; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) seeks a Logistics Program Integrator Associate to support systems engineering, sustainment, and applied research projects at Hangar-01, Beavercreek, OH. You will help align resources and lead portions of projects under limited supervision.

Ideal candidates demonstrate strong communication, problem-solving, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams with vendors, military organizations, and IT systems to ensure on-time, within-scope

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, logistics, engineering, project management or related field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience coordinating and/or managing projects, preferably within a technical environment.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to interface effectively with clients, technical teams, and stakeholders.
• Strong organization, basic data analysis, with ability to maintain precise records using databases, spreadsheets, and/or various software tools.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead portions of planning, execution, and delivery of multiple concurrent technical projects from initiation to completion.
• Serve as a main contact point for vendors, internal teams, and management.
• Monitor and report on project and/or logistics planning, execution, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, milestones and timelines.
• Connect functional teams to inform and support decision making and keep goals on schedule.
• Perform process integration to connect workflow steps between suppliers, military organizations, manufacturing sites and IT systems.
• Provide technical training and assistance to project members to facilitate milestone dates.
• Prepare and present leadership briefings, status reports, and process documentation.
• Identify project bottlenecks and devise corrective actions to address variances.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership skills

Strong organization

Self-motivated

Security clearance eligible

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, logistics, engineering, project management or related field

Advanced degree in business administration, logistics, engineering, project management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Job description

The University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) seeks a Logistics Program Integrator Associate to support systems engineering, sustainment, and applied research projects at Hangar-01, Beavercreek, OH. You will help align resources and lead portions of projects under limited supervision.

Ideal candidates demonstrate strong communication, problem-solving, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams with vendors, military organizations, and IT systems to ensure on-time, within-scope