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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$130K - $165K *

Unlock potential by managing cost controls for complex construction projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver accurate financial insights, mitigate risks, and support informed decis...

1 week ago

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

$130K - $165K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing cost controls for complex construction projects. Leverage your expertise to deliver financial insights, mitigate risks, and support decision-making in a dynami...

1 week ago

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

$130K - $165K *

Accelerate your career by managing cost controls for complex construction projects. Leverage your expertise to deliver financial insights, mitigate risks, and support decision-making in a dynamic, rem...

1 week ago

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

$130K - $165K *

Drive financial accuracy and risk management in construction cost controls for data center projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure effective budget management and reporting in a fast-paced...

1 week ago

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

$130K - $165K *

Lead the charge in managing cost controls for complex construction projects, ensuring accurate financial insights and risk identification. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support data cente...

1 week ago

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

$130K - $165K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of construction cost management. In this role, you'll oversee financial controls for critical projects, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting while collaborating...

1 week ago

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

$130K - $165K *

Lead the charge in managing cost controls for complex construction projects, ensuring accurate financial insights and risk identification. Collaborate with diverse teams to support informed decision-m...

1 week ago

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

$130K - $165K *

Elevate project success by managing comprehensive cost controls for data center and mission-critical capital programs, ensuring accurate financial insights and proactive risk management in a dynamic e...

1 week ago

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

$54K - $111K *

Join a team that's dedicated to analyzing credit risk and ensuring financial integrity. You'll oversee underwriting processes, monitor portfolios, and prepare detailed reports, all while driving a pos...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Elevate service quality by owning and driving the Continual Service Improvement program. Analyze performance trends, implement initiatives, and collaborate with teams to enhance customer satisfaction...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $91K *

Join a dynamic team to drive fiscal analysis and reporting for capital projects, ensuring effective financial planning and compliance across educational facilities and hospitals. Collaborate with stak...

3 weeks ago

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

$104K *

Analyze and support security programs, ensuring compliance with regulations while enhancing operational efficiency. Collaborate with management to prioritize projects and improve administrative proces...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$82K - $88K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team focused on solving complex defense challenges. Collaborate with experts to analyze multi-domain operations and contribute to U.S. national security through i...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $200K *

Lead the charge in managing complex government acquisition processes, driving results through validation of requirements, procurement package development, and compliance monitoring to ensure mission s...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$123K - $160K *

Drive complex financial analyses and audits while ensuring compliance with policies. Collaborate across departments to communicate financial results and support organizational goals by leveraging exte...

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

$70K - $103K *

Join a dynamic team to optimize financial reporting, ensure compliance, and enhance data integrity. Collaborate with multiple departments to deliver accurate insights and support effective decision-ma...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in building Snowflake data marts and developing Qlik Sense applications to enhance reporting and analytics capabilities, ensuring data integrity and performance optimization across sys...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform property accountability through strategic analysis and process improvement. Lead audit-readiness initiatives, mentor junior analysts, and enhance financial reporting for a government program...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Collaborate with sales and IT teams to transform operational data into actionable insights, ensuring effective system configuration and user adoption across Salesforce, CRM, and laboratory platforms t...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic finance team to oversee multi-state sales tax compliance and assist treasury operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Work directly with leadership while engaging broadly in financ...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $164K *

Unlock potential by leading research and analysis to identify system impacts, dependencies, and business needs. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance processes and deliver clear requirements in a d...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $145K *

Optimize property governance for the V-22 Joint Program Office by ensuring compliance with FIAR regulations, managing resources effectively, and enhancing inventory management through proactive lifecy...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$84K - $109K *

Shape the future of technology procurement by providing strategic expertise to organizations. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to develop procurement strategies, evaluate vendor solutions, and en...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower AI-driven software delivery by leading cross-functional teams to enhance execution, speed, and governance. Spearhead innovative solutions for improving complex project management and delivery...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$69K - $105K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team to support federal audits, ensuring compliance with GAAP and enhancing financial processes. Collaborate closely with government partners while demonstrating...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.