Project Analyst at University of Dayton

Wayne State University; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) in Dayton, OH seeks a Project Analyst to oversee AFRL contracts from setup to closeout, ensuring timely deliverables and compliance.

You will prepare financial reports, engineer resource allocations, and manage subcontracts, purchases, and travel requests while liaising with principal investigators and AFRL customers. Strong Excel and reporting skills are essential, and UDRI values accuracy, collaboration, and timely decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree + 6+ years or Master's + 5+ years experience.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Exhibit excellent written communication, attention to detail, and thoroughness.
• Proven ability to collaborate with others and meet deadlines.
• Ability to manage several projects and maintain deadlines.
• Ability to create and sustain financial reports and extract data.
• Ability to prepare spend plans and provide recommendations to meet program goals.
• Capable of understanding contract requirements and tracking budgets.
• Due to federal government contracts, U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee AFRL contracts from setup through closeout in a fast-paced environment.
• Submit deliverables and prepare financial reports.
• Determine resource allocations and perform financial projections/analysis.
• Approve purchases and travel requests against contract budgets; manage subcontracts.
• Serve as liaison between the principal investigator and UDRI admin offices; interact with AFRL customers.

Skills

Excel

Word

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Financial reporting

Data extraction

Spend planning

Contract management

Budget tracking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or technical area

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

Costpoint ERP System

Job description

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The University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) is seeking qualified candidates to apply for our Project Analyst opening!

The Project Analyst will oversee a variety of Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) contracts from set up through closeout in a fast-paced environment. The analyst will be responsible for submitting deliverables, preparing financial reports, determining resource allocations, and completing financial projections and analysis. The analyst will also be responsible for approving purchases and travel requests against contract budgets. Furthermore, the analyst will also be responsible for the management of subcontracts as needed. The analyst will manage the above duties and act as the liaison between the primary investigator and UDRI administrative offices. The analyst will also 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:

• Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of six years of experience OR a Master's degree plus a minimum of five years of experience is required
• 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 and determining appropriate methods of completion
• Proven ability to maintain a budget and track expenses overtime
• Exhibit strong critical thinking skills and establish procedures for long-term success
• Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in business or technical area
• 3+ years experience working with AFRL contracts
• Experience managing AFRL prime contracts (financial management, purchasing, and subcontracts)
• Experience with Costpoint ERP System
• Experience in revenue forecasting
• Proven intermediate experience with Excel
• Experience working in a remote environment

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.