Project Analyst

University of Dayton; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) seeks a Project Analyst to plan, track and forecast projects across the Division, and to coordinate cost proposals and proposal submissions with PIs and Division Heads.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in STEM or Business, 5+ years in data analysis or proposal coordination, strong written and verbal communication, and proficiency with MS Office and Power BI. UDRI emphasizes research excellence and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or Business.
• Minimum 5 years experience in Data Analysis or Proposal coordination.
• Strong communication skills – written and verbal.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, including Power BI.
• Strong analytical and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• U.S. citizen required due to government contracts.

Responsibilities

• Plan, track and forecast projects across the Division.
• Create cost proposals and coordinate proposal submissions.
• Track project execution and report to leadership.
• Collaborate with Principal Project Manager, PIs and Division Heads.
• Support proposal development for DoD and government contracts.

Skills

Data analysis

Proposal coordination

Communication skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM or Business

Tools

Deltek CostPoint

Power BI

MS Office

Job description

Job No: 503835
Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater)
Location: Dayton, OH
Category: Research Institute Staff
Department: Sensor & Software Systems - 250620
Pay Grade: P2 - Exempt
Advertised: August 28, 2026
Applications close: September 11, 2026

Position Summary:

Join the University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) as a Project Analyst! The Project Analyst will report to and work closely with the Principal Project Manager to plan, track and forecast projects across the entire Division. The position will also work closely with Principle Investigators and Division Heads across the Digital & Systems Engineering Sector to create cost proposals and coordinate proposal submissions as well as track project execution.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in STEM or Business.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in Data Analysis or Proposal coordination and preparation
• Strong communication skills – written, oral, interpersonal.
• Experienced with Microsoft Office suite, including Power BI.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines simultaneously.
• Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

• Extensive experience with Deltek CostPoint accounting systems.
• Experience working with multiple DoD and commercial contract types.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Government solicitation documents and compliance requirements for proposal submission.
• Experience with creation of white papers, and other similar documents.
• Experience with grammatical editing and document formatting compliance requirements.
• Strong understanding of proposal cost creation and internal burdening factors related to various contract types.
• Ability to work independently with strong time management skills.
• Experience working in a University research setting.
• Prior UDRI experience is strongly preferred.

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.

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