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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$80K - $95K *

Advance enterprise authentication solutions by providing expert support, troubleshooting, and integration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and ensure secure access...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$75K - $113K *

Empower proposal efforts by analyzing costs and developing winning bids. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure compliance and support contract negotiations, while creating automation tools to enhan...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $140K *

Optimize financial management processes by providing expert analysis and support for budget formulation, execution, and resource management within the Department of Defense, ensuring effective allocat...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$74K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to provide environmental compliance and planning support. Leverage your organizational skills and multi-tasking abilities to enhance project outcomes while collaborating with profe...

Yesterday

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

$87K - $114K *

Optimize financial systems as a Business Analyst, ensuring robust functionality of SAP S/4HANA. Collaborate with IT and Finance to support system integrity and enhance operational efficiency through a...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$86K - $103K *

Advance disaster recovery efforts by coordinating with stakeholders and managing operations in a field environment. Utilize expertise in the National Disaster Recovery Framework to ensure effective re...

Yesterday

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

$86K - $103K *

Shape disaster recovery efforts by coordinating with stakeholders and managing operations in challenging environments. Utilize your expertise to foster community resilience and ensure effective recove...

Yesterday

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

$86K - $103K *

Advance disaster recovery efforts by coordinating with stakeholders and managing operations in challenging environments. Utilize your expertise to foster community resilience and ensure effective reco...

Yesterday

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive disaster recovery efforts by coordinating with stakeholders and managing operations in challenging environments. Utilize your expertise to foster community resilience and ensure effective recove...

Yesterday

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

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate business growth by analyzing user behavior and product performance. Take ownership of data insights that inform strategic decisions, enhance user experience, and drive product optimization...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$191K *

Unlock your potential as a Program Analyst, leading Foreign Military Sales initiatives, overseeing training programs, and driving strategic goals to enhance international naval fleet support. Collabor...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$191K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing Foreign Military Sales programs, overseeing training initiatives, and leading workforce development efforts to support international naval fleet customers and...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Analyze and resolve budgetary challenges while developing funding strategies. Manage budget execution plans and ensure compliance with financial policies, supporting acquisition programs and maintaini...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $170K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of enterprise technology research. You'll analyze market trends, produce insights, and support strategic decisions in software, cloud, cybersecurity, and AI, driv...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Partner with us to enhance systems solutions, bridging user needs and IT expertise. You'll evaluate requirements, guide development, and strengthen communication, driving successful implementations in...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Help us optimize system solutions by analyzing user needs, documenting requirements, and bridging the gap between IT and business. You will play a key role in driving system development and implementa...

Washington, DCRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $225K *

Champion financial management and analysis for complex DoD programs, guiding budget strategies and resource allocation. Lead fiscal evaluations, support audit readiness, and ensure compliance with fed...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Explore a senior role supporting Navy Shipbuilding Programs by applying financial expertise to budget development, execution analysis, and reporting. Collaborate in a dynamic environment to enhance fi...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$78K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing digital products through data analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to track user behavior, evaluate performance, and translate business goals int...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Innovate financial strategies for defense programs, enhance operational efficiency, and provide critical analysis to support missile and rocket capabilities essential for US and Allied forces, ensurin...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $135K *

Lead the analysis and documentation of complex business requirements, translating needs into actionable user stories. Mentor junior analysts and leverage AI tools to enhance delivery in a collaborativ...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $135K *

Transform business needs into actionable insights by leading complex requirements analysis, mentoring junior analysts, and leveraging AI tools to enhance delivery and collaboration across teams...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock financial insights by analyzing budgets, forecasts, and compliance. Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate reporting and support government audits while adhering to regulations. Drive effici...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Unlock financial insights by managing budgeting, forecasting, and compliance activities. Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate data submission and support government audits, enhancing organization...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$111K - $140K *

Transform business processes by leading analysis, requirements gathering, and stakeholder engagement. Collaborate on technology solutions and enhance system lifecycles to drive innovation and operatio...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.