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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$98K - $163K *

Transform project management support for the FAA's Office of Commercial Space Transportation. Engage in data analysis, stakeholder coordination, and operational tracking to enhance the commercial spac...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$98K - $163K *

Manage project support for the FAA's Office of Commercial Space Transportation, overseeing files, data, and stakeholder communications while preparing reports and analyses to enhance operational safet...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$190K - $320K *

Drive excellence in estimating for a transformative infrastructure project, managing budgets and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety, quality, and adherence to schedules. Contribute to a national...

3 days ago

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

$133K - $163K *

Drive financial analysis and reporting to enhance business performance. Oversee processes, manage junior analysts, and ensure compliance with GAAP while identifying opportunities for improvement acros...

4 days ago

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

$95K - $110K *

Transform financial analysis and reporting for fund management, enhancing liquidity and performance insights. Collaborate across teams to deliver accurate investor reporting and support strategic deci...

1 week ago

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

$108K - $162K *

Shape the future of project cost management by leading project controls, providing guidance, and influencing teams to ensure successful project execution through effective cost analysis and reporting...

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Analyze and oversee project schedules, ensuring timely updates and performance tracking. Collaborate with teams to monitor costs and resource utilization while adhering to industry standards and inter...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Tackle complex project controls tasks, collaborating with teams to deliver accurate project costings, schedules, and reports, ensuring effective communication and management of project changes while f...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Transform project execution by utilizing your expertise in project controls and scheduling to guide teams in delivering high-quality results. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize cost and schedul...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of project management by providing expert cost estimation for diverse construction projects. Collaborate with teams and clients to deliver tailored solutions, ensuring efficiency and...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform financial operations by leveraging Workday expertise to enhance reporting, payroll, and planning processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions and drive co...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

The Credit Analyst Manager at Parker will lead the underwriting operations, focusing on evaluating business creditworthiness and supporting disciplined portfolio growth. This role involves refining cr...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive impactful financial initiatives in a dynamic manufacturing environment, focusing on labor expense forecasting, variance analysis, and productivity management. Collaborate across teams to influen...

2 weeks ago

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

$117K - $176K *

Join a dynamic team to drive financial planning and analysis, ensuring effective cost control and budget management for critical programs. Collaborate with leadership to provide insights and support s...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Unlock financial insights by managing reporting, forecasting, and strategic consulting for the PRS division. Collaborate with senior leadership to drive operational impact and implement new business s...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of submarine capabilities through strategic program support, collaboration with international partners, and innovative solutions in a high-stakes environment. You...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team to manage project financial performance, ensuring accurate reporting, forecasting, and analysis. Collaborate with program management and accounting to drive efficiency and support...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $95K *

Transform complex loan data into structured insights, supporting institutional investors in managing diverse debt portfolios. Collaborate with advisors to enhance financial understanding and decision...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by managing complex commercial analyses, revenue reporting, and settlement calculations. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to optimize financial performance and ensure accur...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $95K *

Elevate your career by managing reinsurance accounting and financial reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes, deliver insights, and support decision-making in a dynamic...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $110K *

Elevate your career by supporting delivery teams as a Business Analyst. Collaborate with Product Owners and engineers to document requirements, write user stories, and ensure features align with busin...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in optimizing procurement and financial operations through technology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance systems, streamline processes, and ensure seamless integration...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of finance technology by leading procurement and financial operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance systems, streamline processes, and ensure seamless integratio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Transform financial operations by leading Coupa and Aderant Sierra integrations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance procure-to-pay processes, ensuring seamless supplier management and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$81K - $125K *

Champion pricing accuracy and model integrity by building and maintaining financial models and validating key assumptions for effective deal structuring while collaborating with cross-functional teams...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 1 week 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.