IT Project Analyst
in Orange County

Job Description

• Contributing to project planning, budgeting, and overall strategy.
• Conducting and presenting a feasibility analysis for proposed projects
• Establishing key performance indicators
• Monitoring and evaluating the overall project
• Analyzing project data and producing insights to optimize performances
• Identifying problems and shortfalls and offering solutions
• Maintaining current knowledge on legislation applicable to each project
• Providing operational support such as liaising with stakeholders, tracking timelines, etc.
• Preparing, reviewing, and maintaining project documentation and reports
• Maintain project contracts and financials
• Track, forecast, and information on project progress, including metrics and challenges

Skills

• Strong understanding of project management and data analysis
• Proficiency in computer technology and Microsoft office application
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Exceptional research and reporting skills
• Working knowledge of applicable laws and standards in the industry
• Excellent collaborative skills and ability to maintain positive work relationships
• Excellent with managing finances and optimizing the budget given
• Ability to stay up to date with market trends, movement, and innovations
• Top-notch communication skills for presenting new ideas and strategies that can improve current planning processes
• Excellent oral and written skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Career Requirements

Qualifications for a project analyst include:

• A bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or computer science
• Prior experience working with multiple donor-funded projects
• Competence with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Visio, and projects
• Experience with QuickBooks and other accounting software
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse stakeholder, manage conflict and decision-making process to optimize outcomes
• Ability to travel anywhere while working on a project
• Working knowledge of setting up a project and facilitating simple project closeouts
• Ability to facilitate sessions and keep the conversation on track
• An understanding of cross-functional team structure and processes
• Competence with database and various project scheduling software’s