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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$75K - $125K *

Engage with defense initiatives by conducting vital cost analyses and providing strong financial support to enhance program execution and budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with DoD standards and...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Drive data-driven insights and reporting solutions to enhance financial decision-making. Collaborate with Finance and Business Unit teams to analyze metrics, automate processes, and ensure data integr...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Elevate the Small Business Program by providing analytical support and strategic outreach. Conduct research, prepare briefings, and ensure compliance with acquisition processes while collaborating wit...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $160K *

Drive operational excellence by enhancing applications in procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, and report-to-report processes. Collaborate globally to deliver high-quality solutions and support for Oracle E...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Champion the optimization of oil and gas trading systems by leveraging your ION RightAngle expertise. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance processes and drive solutions across front, mid, and back...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Empower the trading landscape by configuring ION RightAngle solutions, enhancing business processes, and collaborating with stakeholders to optimize oil and gas trading operations across all office fu...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $144K *

Join a team that's driving financial excellence in defense programs. Collaborate with leadership to manage financial planning, reporting, and Earned Value Management, while gaining exposure to diverse...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Optimize your career by driving environmental analytics for global infrastructure projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and enhance reporting frameworks, while support...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in transforming business processes through data analysis, project management, and collaboration. Drive system modernization and enhance productivity by developing clear requirements an...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$84K - $119K *

Manage financial operations by overseeing budgets, analyzing expenditures, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with teams to prepare financial plans and reports, driving efficiency and accuracy acros...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$198K - $229K *

Partner with us to drive healthcare digital transformation by bridging clinical operations and technology. Lead cross-functional teams to translate requirements into scalable solutions, ensuring succe...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $140K *

Shape your career by leading complex Financial Crime Compliance engagements. Utilize your expertise in U.S. AML regulations to guide teams, assess compliance, and deliver impactful solutions for clien...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $165K *

Elevate your career by driving financial success in a dynamic program environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver precise financial reporting and analysis, ensuring program efficie...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and document complex requirements, ensuring alignment among stakeholders while mentoring junior analysts and enhancing analysis standards for impactfu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $120K *

Engage in enhancing public transportation safety and security through risk assessments, compliance evaluations, and project management. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe operatio...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $120K *

Engage with our Transportation Security & Safety team to ensure safe, compliant public transit operations. Analyze risks, develop strategies, and support safety programs while collaborating with multi...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$155K - $200K *

Transform financial operations by leading the design and implementation of Endur Accounting solutions, ensuring accurate and efficient accounting processes within energy trading environments. Collabor...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$82K - $100K *

Shape financial strategies as a Senior Financial Analyst, driving insights and decision support for business leaders. Leverage your analytical skills to enhance reporting, forecasting, and budgeting i...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive project success by managing schedules and costs, ensuring adherence to standards while producing insightful reports. Collaborate across departments to optimize project performance and maintain b...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Engage in impactful project scheduling and cost control, ensuring adherence to standards while collaborating across departments. Drive project success through accurate reporting, forecasting, and tren...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$164K - $201K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive innovative product development and commercialization. Collaborate with stakeholders to refine project plans, mentor future leaders, and enhance NPI processes for s...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing business performance through effective analysis, process improvement, and solution design. Apply your expertise to mentor others, manage projects, and ensure...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $115K *

Unlock potential by driving business effectiveness through research, analysis, and solution design. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes, ensure compliance, and optimize performance while mento...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $121K *

Transform procurement processes by managing contracts and vendor relations. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance with public procurement standards while executing multiple projects eff...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to lead financial strategy and operations, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and performance improvement initiatives. Collaborate with leadership to enhance financial processes an...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

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.