Project analyst Jobs in Overland Park, KS

Senior Project Analyst

The Senior Project Analyst manages a wide variety of complex activities in support of project or program planning, execution, and sustainability maintenance. Performs detailed analysis and interpretation of complex data from various business systems or external data sources. Performs or leads start-to-finish project planning, scheduling, monitoring, reporting activities, and special projects for departmental to cross-functional business groups. May be responsible for aspects of contract management. May lead a small team of peers and mentor less experienced or new project analysts.

Duties and responsibilities include leveraging organizational project management experience and subject matter expertise to analyze, develop, and coordinate plans for assigned programs or projects. Acts as FMandT point-of-contact for internal and external customer projects as assigned. Reports status of project plans and collaborates with project step owners and other stakeholders to assure commitments and timelines are met. Constructively contributes to developing, implementing, and / or negotiating changes to project plans with internal and external customers. Escalates issues, initiates customer contact when warranted, and partners with team members to develop, present, and implement appropriate recovery or corrective action plans. Compiles data, analyzes results, prepares and maintains documentation, and proposes and implements recommendations, for a variety of organizational requirements, projects, and special studies. Effectively prioritizes and manages concurrent multi-project priorities. Understands department systems and functions, identifies opportunities for efficiency and improvement, and initiates, participates in and / or leads, implementing continuous improvement actions. May perform contract management activities related to establishing / setup, maintaining, or closing of customer order contracts. May compile, coordinate, monitor and maintain financial and budgeting reports. Mentors and coaches less experienced and / or newer project analysts and other team members.

You must have minimum 5 years of experience in project planning, management, or similar role / discipline. A bachelor's degree or, in lieu of a bachelor's degree, a minimum 2 additional years of experience above minimum (5+2) in a directly related field is required. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. Ability to work remote, hybrid, or on-site as directed by management and is determined by the needs of the business. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job. United States citizenship is required. Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance (some positions require additional DOE designations).

We value experience working in a manufacturing or engineering environment. Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Word) is preferred. Experience identifying, analyzing, recommending, and implementing resolutions of project related problems. Knowledge of commercial or governmental budgetary processes and guidelines. Demonstrated oral and written communications skills; ability to effectively interface and build strong relationships with internal and external customers. Detail oriented; possess professional presence, and problem-solving and decision-making judgement.