Financial Analyst, Project Controls for Federal Programs

University of Dayton Research Institute; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) invites qualified candidates to apply for our Financial Analyst (P2) position in Ohio. The role supports government- and industry-sponsored research programs with project control responsibilities and financial decision-making.

The analyst develops budgets, tracks expenditures, analyzes reports, and ensures compliance with federal regulations. Collaboration with program teams and potential mentorship of junior staff are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in budget analysis, financial management, or program control within a government contracting environment.
• Working knowledge of cost reimbursable, fixed price, Time & Materials, and Blanket PO contract structures
• Analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates must be U.S. citizens.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and monitor project budgets across multi year, multi funded programs while ensuring alignment with federal contracting requirements.
• Prepare, analyze, and interpret financial reports, including Funds Status Reports, Manhour Expenditure Reports, burn rate tracking, and related deliverables.
• Track and forecast obligations, expenditures, and funding execution across multiple appropriation categories and contract types.
• Identify financial trends, risks, and opportunities, and present data driven recommendations to program leadership.
• Support contract administration by reviewing Blanket Purchase Orders (BPOs), IDIQs, task orders, and contract modifications; communicate financial impacts to stakeholders.
• Collaborate frequently with program managers, contract administrators, and finance staff to ensure compliance with federal regulations and institutional policies.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and closeout financial processes; may lead portions of these activities with oversight.
• Utilize Costpoint to run reports, validate data accuracy, conduct reconciliations, and support expanded financial analysis.
• Maintain organized, audit ready documentation in accordance with government standards.
• Provide training or guidance to junior analysts and serve as a financial point of contact on assigned projects.

Skills

Budget analysis

Financial management

Program control

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business/Economics

Tools

Costpoint

Job description

University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) invites qualified candidates to apply for our Financial Analyst (P2) position in Ohio. The role supports government- and industry-sponsored research programs with project control responsibilities and financial decision-making.

The analyst develops budgets, tracks expenditures, analyzes reports, and ensures compliance with federal regulations. Collaboration with program teams and potential mentorship of junior staff are expected.