The Opportunity :

Reporting to the Director of Research Development (RD), the Strategic/Competitive Intelligence Specialist will be a critical member of the RD team in supporting data-related initiatives and decision-making to position the university and its faculty/research teams for success. This position will develop a portfolio of information, reports, and products to aid leadership in making informed decisions regarding strategic research areas and funding opportunities, and assess outcomes from significant research investments. Provides analyses on federal and foundation funding sponsors and on submission data maintained internally at UCF. The Specialist will identify areas of strength and opportunity utilizing available data and human intelligence, and present and advance actionable recommendations utilizing current best practices in the field of strategic intelligence.

Responsibilities:

• Performs the timely and ethical gathering/queries of information, including but not limited to federal budget data, sponsor data, publications data, internal proposal and awards data, funding opportunities, surveys, and human intelligence. Provides ad hoc data requests and reports to support RD initiatives.

• Coordinates the analysis, visualization, and dissemination of reports, analyses, and insights from data. Information is put into context to develop actionable intelligence to inform decision-making.

• Communicates findings effectively in a variety of document types and formats (e.g., text, graphics, charts, tables) as appropriate to the stakeholder’s needs and preferences. May present information and findings in meetings and for recordings. Reports will also be maintained in a portfolio for future use.

• Seeks and incorporates feedback in all documents prepared prior to release, and evaluates the effectiveness of procedures and projects for intelligence collection, coordination, and dissemination.

• Works with RD in planning and coordinating strategic meetings related to identified areas of strategic importance to aid in growing awareness, team formation, and proposal preparation. Stays up to date on research funding news.

• Collaborates with RD and PASS teams in supporting EARLIER (large proposal support) initiatives and assistance activities.

• Identifies areas for potential improvement related to research admin data entry and integrity, for internal awards and proposals, and makes actionable recommendations (e.g., reports, policy changes, training).

• Serves as liaison between internal partners (e.g., Central/Unit pre- and post-award research admins, GRIT, communications) and external partners (e.g., funding agency award database managers).

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor's or Master's degree and 0 years of relevant experience. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years of relevant experience in Competitive Intelligence preferred.

• Experience with Power BI, Pivot Tables, Databases, and similar tools.

• Detail-oriented with strong communication skills.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

This is a Contract and Grant (C&G) funded position. Employment is subject to availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.

Hybrid work schedule or remote work within the state of Florida may be considered based upon specific circumstances and candidate qualifications.

If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity here at UCF, both your position and salary will be significantly based upon the information that you have provided in your application for employment. We urge you to please take the time to complete the application in its entirety.

Classification Title: Data Analyst I

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As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program 

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options 

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions 

• Education assistance 

• Flexible work environment 

• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide

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Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

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