Employment Opportunities

Are you interested in working for UDRI, a national leader in scientific and engineering research, serving government, industry and nonprofit customers? UDRI invites qualified applicants to apply for our Program Control Analyst opening. Come grow your career at UDRI!

The Program Control Analyst is responsible for creating and implementing policies and procedures required of sponsored research programs administered by UDRI. Leveraging knowledge of industry best practices, the Program Control Analyst will ensure our delivered solutions comply with business requirements, accepted accounting practices, and Federal Sponsors’ audit requirements. This position will complete program control functions, such as but not limited to: 1) prepare and submit interim and final financial invoices, reports, and deliverables to the sponsor as required in the award agreement; 2) troubleshoot and resolve financial discrepancies on a monthly basis; 3) review, process, and post subcontract and ODC charges to ensure they are proper and accurate as required; 4) resolve problems with personnel actions, labor and timecard charges, and payroll checks with UD Human Resource office, deans and department heads, division heads, and employees; 5) manage and coordinate the overall financial award closeout process; and 6) support special projects, assignments, and tasks as assigned.

1) Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or four years’ work experience with government billings and contract closeouts;
2) Four years of relevant experience;
3) Possess knowledge of various government agencies financial systems, accounting procedures, terminology and organizational structure;
4) Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel and basic experience with the Microsoft Office Suite;
5) Three years’ experience with invoicing and analyzing federal government contracts to include GSA Schedule, Cost Plus, T&M, and FFP contracts;
6) Knowledge of Joint Travel Regulations;
7) Due to requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. Citizen.

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

1) In depth knowledge of and expertise on Deltek Costpoint;
2) Experience with accounting grant research billing cycle;
3) Excellent demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills;
4) Strong proven analytical, problem solving and organizational skills;
5) Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality, accuracy and attention to detail.

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.