Summary

The Project Analyst manages a wide variety of complex activities in support of project or program planning. Performs detailed analysis and interpretation of complex data from various business systems or external data sources. Assists in project planning, scheduling, monitoring, reporting activities, and special projects as assigned. May mentor lower-level analysts.

Duties and Responsibilities

Analyzes, develops, and coordinates plans for assigned programs or projects. Develops and maintains project planning networks for complex projects

Reports status of project plans and, if necessary, develops and presents recovery plans at customer or leadership review meetings.

Work on multiple projects concurrently, often with competing priority levels

Assists in developing, implementing, and/or negotiating changes to project plans with internal and external customers to assure schedules are met

Evaluates project status and potential issues and initiates appropriate customer contact with external customers and across FM&T to resolve issues.

Routinely uses business knowledge and FM&T systems to gather data required to manage project plans

Acts as FM&T point-of-contact for internal and external customer projects as assigned

Assists in the development of innovations in departmental systems and functions

Conducts routine and special studies which involve compiling data, analyzing results, preparing and maintaining documentation, and proposing and implementing recommendations

May compile, coordinate, monitor, and maintain financial and budgeting reports

Provides assistance and coordinates with Project Analysts performing related duties

Analyze data and perform trend analysis and communicate the data variances

Utilizes discretion and analysis in developing, maintaining and facilitating project plans

May mentor lower-level analysts

May perform other duties as assigned.

You Must Have

Bachelor degree preferred with 5 years of experience in a directly related field or 7 years of directly related experience required in lieu of Bachelor degree

We Value

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Word)

Ability to identify and make recommendations for resolution of project related problems utilizing analytical skills.

Demonstrated oral and written communications skills; ability to effectively interface and build strong relationships with internal and external customers.

Demonstrated skills in organization and problem solving.

Detail oriented; possess professional presence, maturity and judgment

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FMT2021