Project Analyst

About This Role

Project Analyst is a role that provides crucial financial oversight and control for complex engineering and manufacturing programs. You will manage project financials, analyze costs, revenue, and invoicing, and offer data-driven insights to aid decision-making. The position involves identifying risks and evaluating the financial impact of changes to schedules, execution, and emerging issues, working with project managers to ensure projects are aligned and executed successfully.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain detailed project financials, including cost, revenue, and invoicing
• Develop and maintain actuals versus forecast, including hours profiles and projections
• Support project planning and execution through schedule development and maintenance, progress tracking, and critical path analysis
• Perform Earned Value (EV) analysis, including shop, material, and engineering performance tracking
• Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) through maintenance of project forecasts and completion estimates for booked and planned orders entered
• Analyze and quantify financial impacts of schedule changes, scope changes, risks, and opportunities
• Identify, communicate, and escalate key financial risks and performance concerns in a timely manner
• Execute project setup activities and ensure ongoing accuracy of project data within ERP tools
• Establish and maintain Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Collaborate with cross-function teams, including Engineering, Scheduling, Quality, and Sourcing, to ensure alignments between financials and execution

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in project analysis, finance, or project controls – preferably in an engineering or manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of project schedules and financials, including forecasting, cost analysis, and revenue management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Proficiency in Oracle or other similar ERP system
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to manage and analyze large datasets
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and performance tracking
• Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Recognition
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan