Program Analyst IV

ARES Corporation•Cleveland, OH

About The Position

ARES is looking for a candidate who plays a vital role in supporting project management activities by soliciting and organizing inputs from Project Technical Leads regarding milestone achievements, and monitoring technical, cost and schedule status for comprehensive reporting purposes. This includes managing regular reports on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual and ad hoc basis. Key responsibilities include maintaining, coordinating, processing, tracking, monitoring, summarizing, updating and supporting the creation of integrated project controls and metadata. The specialist is expected to provide solutions and propose strategies to address project-related issues as they arise. This position contributes to the development and maintenance of integrated project schedules and reports on overall project status. The role requires the identification and implementation of innovative approaches and process improvements, as well as active participation in meetings, planning sessions, and other strategic initiatives associated with the program. A core aspect of the role involves integrating FSP (Functional Support Program) activities by proactively collaborating with all Project Office team members. The analyst collects and analyzes both qualitative and quantitative data through document reviews and integrated schedules, interfacing with key stakeholders to identify, plan, and implement project and program goals and objectives. Additionally, the Senior Project Analyst is responsible for tracking and providing feedback to FSP management regarding project threats and liens, ensuring risks are identified and managed appropriately.

Requirements

10-15 years of applicable experience is desired
Advanced experience with Microsoft tools
Experience in project controls, scheduling and data analysis
Strong organizational and communication skills
Proficient in relevant project management and scheduling software

Responsibilities

Managing regular reports on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual and ad hoc basis
Maintaining, coordinating, processing, tracking, monitoring, summarizing, updating and supporting the creation of integrated project controls and metadata
Providing solutions and propose strategies to address project-related issues as they arise
Contributing to the development and maintenance of integrated project schedules and reports on overall project status
Identifying and implementing innovative approaches and process improvements
Integrating FSP (Functional Support Program) activities by proactively collaborating with all Project Office team members
Collecting and analyzing both qualitative and quantitative data through document reviews and integrated schedules
Tracking and providing feedback to FSP management regarding project threats and liens