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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$82K - $172K *

Transform financial oversight by managing program budgets, forecasting, and reporting. Collaborate with project managers and cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and optimize financial performa...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $172K *

Join a dedicated team as you manage program financials, ensuring compliance and supporting project managers with financial analysis and reporting. Your expertise will drive success in complex contract...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $117K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance operational excellence through internal audits. Assess financial records, evaluate controls, and drive process improvements while collaborating with management across va...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion continuous process improvement and organizational redesign, providing expert analysis and guidance to enhance business processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement effectiv...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as a Sr. Business Process Analyst, driving process improvements and organizational redesign. Leverage your expertise in Agile methodologies to enhance client engagement and deliver...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $109K *

Empower the Core Finance Operations team by leading projects that enhance efficiency, compliance, and team member experience. Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze processes and implement innovativ...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Champion cost analysis excellence across complex projects, ensuring accurate reporting and strategic guidance. Collaborate with teams to enhance cost control systems and drive successful project deliv...

Houston, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $110K *

Elevate customer success by managing complex interactions and technical troubleshooting. Drive operational efficiency and build scalable solutions while ensuring seamless communication between custome...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$88K - $105K *

Analyze and develop CPM schedules for construction projects, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery. Collaborate with teams to assess risks and resolve conflicts while providing strategic insights for...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$78K - $110K *

Optimize your career by analyzing investment data and ensuring accurate financial reporting. Collaborate across teams to enhance accounting practices while managing month-end and annual reports in com...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $88K *

Lead the charge in financial planning and analysis, driving budgeting, forecasting, and reporting across diverse funding streams. Collaborate with leadership to enhance financial performance and suppo...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of financial analysis and reporting, transforming complex data into actionable insights for leadership. Collaborate across departments to drive strategic decisions and enhance operation...

Yesterday

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

$88K - $105K *

Elevate your career by developing and analyzing CPM schedules for construction projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate delivery and mitigate risks through expert schedule evaluations and r...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Optimize project outcomes by leading the development and analysis of CPM schedules, ensuring precise tracking of construction progress and mitigating risks to enhance successful project delivery acros...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$82K - $123K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing environmental projects, coordinating field activities, and ensuring compliance. This role offers growth in project management and stakeholder engagement while...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$87K - $136K *

Advance your career by leading the design and implementation of complex SAP solutions. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure enterprise systems align with business objectives while maintaini...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$105K - $140K *

Transform procurement processes by leading sourcing initiatives, analyzing supplier performance, and driving operational efficiencies in a dynamic pharmaceutical environment. Collaborate with cross-fu...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$104K - $166K *

Advance your career by managing complex FOIA requests and ensuring compliance with national security information protocols while collaborating with various government entities...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $102K *

Drive financial planning and analysis for Mental Health Services, collaborating with leadership to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency through data-driven insights and comprehensive rep...

Pembroke, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

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

$85K - $110K *

Empower health insights as a Business Analyst I, collaborating across teams to analyze data, enhance healthcare products, and drive member engagement through actionable insights and reporting in a dyn...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$66K - $106K *

Optimize financial stewardship by supporting budget development, monitoring, and analysis. Collaborate with departments to ensure accurate reporting and compliance, while enhancing grant reimbursement...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Lead the development and execution of budget strategies, providing expert analysis and recommendations to senior leadership. Collaborate with DoD agencies to ensure effective resource management and s...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $112K *

Elevate the performance of commercial energy business through effective support of ETRM systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance functionality, troubleshoot issues, and develop tools for market moni...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$94K - $112K *

Innovate and enhance energy trading systems by supporting ETRM functionalities, collaborating with commercial and IT teams, and troubleshooting issues to ensure seamless operation and reporting for cl...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$94K - $112K *

Join a dynamic team to support and enhance ETRM systems for the Clean Energy commercial sector. Collaborate with IT and Commercial teams to drive innovations that improve trade processing, data manage...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.