Research Project Director

🇺🇸 Chapel Hill, NC 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Research 🗓️ January 19th, 2026

Python SQL

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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-Chapel Hill) is hiring a Research Project Director. This role involves managing projects focused on water, wastewater, and stormwater utility finance by conducting financial analyses, supporting local governments with grant compliance and financial planning, educating stakeholders, and leading project teams to deliver reports, tools, and training programs.

Highlights

Conduct financial and rate analyses for local government utilities.
Evaluate and compare funding options including state and federal grants and loans.
Assist local governments with post-award compliance and long-term financial planning.
Educate governing boards, utility managers, and stakeholders on financial sustainability.
Design and refine tools and dashboards to analyze and communicate financial data.
Lead and manage grant-funded projects ensuring deliverables and timelines are met.
Coordinate project teams including staff and students.
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel; preferred skills in R, Python, SQL or similar.
Requires relevant post-Baccalaureate degree or Bachelor's plus 3+ years relevant experience.
Experience preferred in public administration, economics, environmental management, finance, or related fields.