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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$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to manage the IT acquisition lifecycle for pivotal defense programs. You will develop strategic plans, oversee contract execution, and enhance financial processes, ensuring mission...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Optimize your career by partnering with stakeholders to enhance business processes and operational efficiency. Leverage your expertise in requirements management and Agile methodologies to deliver imp...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $100K *

Advance financial analysis and budget management for a large DOD program. Utilize DoD financial systems to track and analyze budgets, ensuring accuracy and compliance while supporting on-site contract...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$75K - $100K *

Support financial operations by analyzing budgets and executing financial plans. Leverage DoD financial systems to track and manage funding, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Collaborate with teams to...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$85K - $150K *

Shape the future of data analytics by developing innovative solutions using Palantir Foundry. Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to enhance data integration, analytics, and user applica...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career with a pivotal role in IT project coordination, driving financial accuracy and governance within a dynamic technology portfolio. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Drive financial accuracy and project delivery as a Lead IT Project Coordinator, collaborating with IT Finance and Technology teams to optimize a multi-million-dollar portfolio using agile metrics and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Champion the integration of technology delivery and finance by optimizing project metrics and financial forecasts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and drive accurate f...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing complex project billing activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance financial performance and streamline process...

3 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Optimize compensation strategies by analyzing data, ensuring equity, and collaborating with HR and leadership to implement effective pay practices that align with organizational goals and compliance s...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive functional transformations and large-scale projects, bridging business lines and IT teams. Contribute to application development and support in a global ecosystem, ensuring seamless integration...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $180K *

Innovate with data as a key analytical partner, transforming insights into actionable strategies across customer service, operations, and ecommerce to enhance performance and drive business success...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Help us optimize our ERP system by leading a team of analysts to enhance financial and HR processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement solutions that meet business needs while ensuring system...

2 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in optimizing ERP solutions by managing complex financial and HR processes. Collaborate with teams to implement and enhance Workday applications, ensuring alignment with business needs...

2 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize SAP Finance processes, ensuring effective configuration, support, and continuous improvement in Record to Report, enhancing financial operations and...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Drive financial excellence by leading accounting teams to ensure compliance with GAAP and FAR. Oversee month-end close, financial reporting, and audits while optimizing contract costs and enhancing op...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$95K - $115K *

Unlock insights by analyzing audience data and enhancing marketing campaigns. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize targeting, improve performance, and drive data-driven decisions in the...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $93K *

Reimagine production planning as the senior lead for Microsoft Dynamics 365, driving MRP and inventory strategies while optimizing processes to enhance operational efficiency and streamline planning a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to provide expert technical support for electronic warfare operations, enhancing joint and multinational exercises through strategic planning, analysis, and integration of EW capab...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to lead business analysis and portfolio delivery, ensuring strategic alignment and effective project management across diverse functions. Drive governance, define roadmaps, and enh...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$69K - $109K *

Drive organizational success by analyzing and enhancing workforce development programs. Collaborate on process improvements, conduct evaluations, and implement strategic recommendations to optimize op...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $158K *

Unlock potential by blending systems analysis, technical support, and documentation to enhance critical intelligence systems. Collaborate with users and stakeholders to translate complex needs into ac...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $181K *

Empower your career as you bridge business needs and security controls, ensuring robust application security within a dynamic team. Collaborate on innovative solutions for a complex Department of Defe...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Empower data-driven decisions by analyzing enterprise IT metrics and collaborating with teams to build effective data models and dashboards. Drive continuous improvement through innovative solutions a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leveraging data for impactful decision-making. You'll analyze enterprise IT metrics, collaborate with clients, and support continuous improvement initiatives using Serv...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.