Project Analyst Jobs

Explore Project Analyst opportunities with organizations seeking professionals who can turn project data into clear, actionable insight. Project Analysts help teams plan work, track progress, monitor budgets, identify risks, and communicate performance to stakeholders. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including Project Analyst roles across industries and experience levels.

What Does a Project Analyst Do?

Project Analysts support the planning and delivery of projects by gathering and interpreting information, maintaining schedules and reports, and helping teams stay aligned with goals. Day-to-day responsibilities may include analyzing costs and timelines, preparing status updates, tracking milestones, documenting processes, and flagging issues that could affect scope or delivery.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Experience with spreadsheets, project management platforms, dashboards, and reporting tools can be valuable. Depending on the role, qualifications may include a degree in business, finance, project management, or a related field, as well as experience with budgeting, data analysis, or cross-functional project coordination.

Career Opportunities for Project Analysts

Project Analyst roles are found in sectors such as technology, consulting, finance, healthcare, construction, and government. With experience, professionals may advance into senior analyst, project manager, program analyst, or portfolio management positions. Browse current listings to compare responsibilities, qualifications, industries, and compensation.

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$85K - $100K *

Optimize financial reporting and analytics by partnering with stakeholders to enhance data quality, develop insights, and drive performance management initiatives for enterprise clients, ensuring accu...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$155K - $225K *

Join a team that delivers market insights through robust economic research and analysis to inform strategic decisions for clients. Engage with varied stakeholders and contribute to impactful financial...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $101K *

Support project performance by analyzing costs, trends, and billing issues across multiple states. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project budgets align with corporate goals and enha...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$96K *

Join a dynamic Finance team as a Financial Analyst, focusing on sales commissions and SaaS metrics. Collaborate across departments to ensure accurate financial reporting and drive insights that suppor...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $115K *

Take ownership of financial analysis and accounting functions, ensuring compliance and accuracy in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Collaborate cross-functionally to support sales order processing...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$74K - $138K *

Contribute to the design and implementation of Pega-based solutions, gaining hands-on experience while collaborating with architects and developers to enhance business processes and deliver high-quali...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $125K *

Transform your career by enhancing our global IT infrastructure and security. Engage in a dynamic role that involves troubleshooting, automating tasks, and supporting a hybrid environment while collab...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $125K *

Advance your career as a Systems Engineer, enhancing our global IT infrastructure. Collaborate with a dynamic team to manage Windows servers, cloud technologies, and automation in a fast-paced environ...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Collaborate with senior leadership to provide critical financial and operational analysis, driving informed business decisions. Oversee accounting transactions and ensure compliance with accounting pr...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $140K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming complex processes into intuitive designs. As a Senior Product Designer, you'll lead impactful initiatives, collaborating with diverse teams to enhance user...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $140K *

Join a team that transforms complex challenges into intuitive product designs. Drive user-centered design, lead major initiatives, and ensure impactful experiences to enhance transparency and accuracy...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $128K *

Grow your career with a dynamic finance team, driving strategic insights and compliance through financial analysis, reporting, and stakeholder collaboration to support organizational growth and effici...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to conduct complex financial analyses and support budgeting for government facility programs. Leverage your expertise to drive decision-making and enhance financial operations thro...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering expert financial analysis and support for government facility programs. Conduct complex budget evaluations and provide strategic insights to enhance decision...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $110K *

Lead critical financial analysis and coordination for Special Operations Acquisition, ensuring effective fiscal management and program execution across multiple stakeholders while driving process impr...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing pipeline scheduling and customer relations. This role involves analyzing customer data, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance while supporting operatio...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$123K - $147K *

Innovate financial oversight of multiple government contracts, driving effective budget management, forecasting, and compliance. Leverage expertise while collaborating across teams to enhance project...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower financial operations by developing budgets, analyzing spending, and driving decision-making processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance reporting and support a fast-paced, in...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by supporting financial operations for engineering and R&D. Collaborate with leadership to drive budget development and enhance decision-making through data insights in a fast-pace...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Drive financial operations for engineering and R&D, influencing decisions with data insights. Collaborate with leadership to shape budgets and enhance reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and operat...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $125K *

Transform healthcare analytics by leading the development of APR-DRG audit criteria. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance payment integrity through data-driven insights and innovative so...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Elevate UPP's data landscape by spearheading enterprise data strategies and governance. Lead a dynamic team, ensuring data integrity and accessibility while fostering innovation through cloud capabili...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team as you analyze business challenges, gather requirements, and collaborate with technical teams to deliver user-centered solutions in regulated environments, driving continuous impro...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$116K - $182K *

Engineer innovative solutions to complex WMD detection challenges while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams. Your contributions will enhance national security through the development of advan...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $105K *

Shape the future of financial planning by leveraging your expertise in analysis and budgeting. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive profitability and operational efficiency in a dynamic environment...

North Liberty, IARemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Project Analyst do?question toggle

    A Project Analyst helps teams plan and monitor projects by analyzing data, tracking schedules and budgets, preparing reports, and identifying risks or performance issues.

  • What skills are important for Project Analyst jobs?question toggle

    Commonly sought skills include data analysis, attention to detail, organization, communication, budgeting, and familiarity with spreadsheets, dashboards, and project management tools.

  • What qualifications do employers look for in Project Analysts?question toggle

    Requirements vary by employer. Many roles prefer a bachelor's degree in business, finance, project management, or a related field, along with relevant analytical or project coordination experience.

  • Where do Project Analysts work?question toggle

    Project Analysts work across industries, including technology, consulting, finance, healthcare, construction, and government.

  • What career paths can follow a Project Analyst role?question toggle

    With additional experience, Project Analysts may progress to senior analyst, project manager, program analyst, or portfolio management roles.

  • How can I find Project Analyst jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Ladders for vetted professional Project Analyst openings with salaries of $100,000 or more, and review each listing for compensation, responsibilities, and qualifications.