Project Analyst

CMS is looking for a Project Analyst to join our team and support the successful delivery of our projects. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and is passionate about improving processes. You will work closely with project managers, cross-functional teams and government clients to ensure projects run smoothly and efficiently. This position is hybrid, 1-2 days per week on-site in Ashburn, VA.

This position offers excellent growth opportunities, including exposure to project management practices, mentorship from senior team members, and the chance to develop skills that can lead to advanced roles within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist project team in tracking deliverables, milestones, and schedules.
• Update project plans and maintain accurate documentation
• Create dashboards and run reports to monitor progress
• Schedule and coordinate interviews
• Perform quality checks to ensure data accuracy
• Generate statistics and insights to help manage teams
• Provide financial management support as needed
• Other related duties as assigned

You must live in DC, MD, or VA

U.S. Citizenship is required-must be able to obtain CBP Public Trust clearance

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of relevant work experience
• Experience working in an Agile software development environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel
• Strong understanding of project management tasks
• Demonstrated ability to gather and analyze information
• Interest in identifying and implementing process improvements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong relationship-building and problem-solving abilities
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Prior experience as a Project Analyst on a software development project
• Previous experience working with or for the federal government