• 6 Month Contract-to-hire
• W2 Employee Only- NO CORP to CORP
• Must be a Texas resident
• It is expected that this individual will be onsite in Taylor Texas based on business needs
• Starting range $52 /hr DOE

Job Description

The main function of the Senior Project Analyst is to support the Project Management Office, project managers, as well as project teams, in providing Project Online administration and reporting, as well as producing project statistics and analysis. This position will also manage the quality review (deliverables audit) of projects, and work with project managers to create audit-worthy projects before each gating event. This position will require Project Online and PowerBI experience.

Essential Job Duties

Drives the research and development of analysis and metrics to track program/project schedule and budget performance, as well as forecast spend variance.

Manages the audit review of the project process and deliverables, to include the review and verification of project document contents, for projects nearing gating events.

Creates and distributes periodic project reporting analysis and materials.

Assists in the administration of Project Online, by setting project metadata and configuring projects and project account information; to include, monitoring backend dataflow processes.

Assists in the development and update of PowerBI reporting, for Project Online.

Manages timesheet compliance review and communication, for all project labor billing.

Assists in defining and refining ways to help improve PMO Review readiness.

Assists in the ongoing project management improvement goals, for meeting schedule, scope, and budget

Coordinates PMO related meetings and, in some cases, responsible for meeting minutes and distribution.

Creates, assists, and maintains project reporting, process documentation, and user guides.

Job Competencies

At least 5 years working with a PMO, and completely understands project management process (PMBOK) and has Microsoft Project schedule experience

At least 5 years of using Microsoft Office automation tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and has developed expertise in these tools

At least 2 years of experience with using data analytic measurements and techniques, and capable of determining and recommending analysis techniques for project analysis

At least 2 years of experience with administration of a toolset, specifically preferring Microsoft Project Online.

At least 2 years of experience with report development tools, specifically preferring PowerBI.

Highly organized, ability to work independently, multitask, manage timelines, and meet deadlines

Excellent interpersonal relationship and communication skills

Preferred Competencies

Has worked in a Microsoft Project Server and/or Microsoft Project Online environment, with integrated master scheduling experience

Has the ability to create PowerBI reports, and can troubleshoot and enhance existing reports

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (or in-process)

Technical background, with a degree in Data Analytics, Data Science, or Information Technology

Education

Bachelor s degree (preferred technical, business, MIS, financial degree)

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