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 - $220K *

Analyze financial performance metrics to support program management, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Earned Value principles. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver timely reports and insights...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Engineer the software delivery lifecycle for customer-facing products, optimizing processes and aligning business priorities with technology capabilities. Collaborate across teams to enhance operation...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $145K *

Deliver comprehensive application development and digital transformation projects, managing scope, timelines, and resources while ensuring client satisfaction and compliance with quality standards acr...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $117K *

Join a mission-driven team to lead procurement and contract management efforts, ensuring compliance and effective execution of acquisition strategies for critical programs while collaborating with div...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$72K - $90K *

Analyze and oversee financial planning processes, ensuring accuracy in budgets and forecasts. Collaborate with departments to enhance operational efficiency and provide insightful reports for stakehol...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$116K - $182K *

Join a team that's dedicated to conducting advanced systems analysis and modeling for military applications. You'll tackle critical technology challenges and collaborate within a dynamic environment t...

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

$80K - $95K *

Analyze payment pricing dynamics and optimize revenue strategies while ensuring operational integrity across the payment ecosystem. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financial forecas...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $120K *

Research and analyze market opportunities, transform data into actionable insights, and enhance decision-making processes to drive business development initiatives across multi-disciplinary teams...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$72K - $104K *

Lead critical tactical data link operations, ensuring seamless connectivity and interoperability during naval training events. Collaborate with squadrons and external agencies to enhance system capabi...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $188K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data integration solutions, driving the modernization of investment data services. Leverage strong analytical skills to define requirements and deliv...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $188K *

Drive the modernization of investment data services by collaborating with cross-functional teams to define requirements, develop integration solutions, and enhance data capabilities, ensuring scalable...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Optimize project financial performance by analyzing costs, forecasting budgets, and collaborating with teams to ensure accurate reporting. Showcase your expertise in project controls while managing mu...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's transforming HF intelligence analysis through cutting-edge tools and training. Contribute to mission-critical operations while shaping the future of human-machine collaboration in a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $145K *

Unlock potential by partnering with Technology leadership to drive financial planning, budgeting, and reporting for technology investments, ensuring strategic alignment and cost optimization in a fast...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$111K - $137K *

Pioneer innovative data analysis strategies to enhance AI safety and education. Lead a team in assessing trends, designing workflows, and translating complex data into actionable insights for stakehol...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$111K - $137K *

Unlock potential by leading data analysis initiatives, designing workflows, and translating complex technical details into clear reports. Collaborate with stakeholders and supervise a team to enhance...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $140K *

Elevate business processes by bridging teams and SAP solutions. Own requirements, design, and configuration while enhancing the SAP environment through expert guidance and support for key modules...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$115K - $140K *

Unlock potential by bridging business needs with SAP solutions. Lead requirements gathering, process design, and module configuration while enhancing the SAP environment through expert support and tra...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$99K - $144K *

Unlock potential by providing operational support to senior leadership, managing correspondence workflows, and enhancing administrative processes within the Office of the Secretary of War. Collaborate...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Partner with us to drive financial planning and analysis, supporting strategic decisions across Corporate Services. Collaborate with leaders to identify cost drivers, optimize resources, and enhance b...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Partner with us to enhance Treasury operations through data, technology, and process redesign. This role involves cash management, forecasting, and optimizing liquidity while collaborating across team...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $95K *

Unlock potential by collaborating with teams to enhance government contract processes, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Utilize data analysis and reporting to drive insights and support decision-ma...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$106K - $146K *

Advance your career as a Portfolio Analyst, partnering with cross-functional teams to enhance forecasting accuracy and deliver financial insights that drive strategic decisions. Thrive in a dynamic en...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $105K *

Empower growth by shaping finance operations in a dynamic AI startup. Take ownership of month-end close, budgeting, and strategic analysis while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance processes a...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic finance team to support project-level financial modeling and analysis for innovative energy solutions, collaborating with senior leadership and gaining exposure t...

2 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.