Project Analyst II (Supply Chain Analyst)

Kansas City National Security Campus•Kansas City, MO

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Analyst II manages a wide variety of moderately complex activities in support of project or program planning, execution, and sustainability maintenance. Performs detailed analysis and interpretation of moderately complex data from various business systems or external data sources. Constructively contributes to and may lead project planning, scheduling, monitoring, reporting activities, and special projects, as assigned. Assists the mentoring of less experienced or new project analysts.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of experience in a planning, project analysis or project management or similar role/discipline
Bachelor’s degree or, in lieu of Bachelor’s degree, a minimum of 2 additional years of experience above minimum (2+2) in a directly related field
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
Ability to obtain and maintain, a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance (some positions require additional DOE designations)

Nice To Haves

Foundational supply chain experience (materials planning, inventory, production flow, or operations).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and identify potential issues.
Attention to detail and accuracy when reviewing planning messages, inventory information, and daily reports.
Clear, professional communication and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners.
Dependable time-management and follow-through, completing recurring tasks and meeting deadlines with consistency.
Experience with planning systems and processes, including ERP, SIOP, Kanban, and scheduling fundamentals.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint) to support reporting, communication, and documentation.

Responsibilities

Utilizes discretion and analysis in developing, maintaining, and facilitating project plans for a department, function, business group, or cross-functional alignment of groups.
Acts as FM&T point-of-contact for internal and external customer projects, as assigned.
Reports status of project plans and collaborates with project element owners and other stakeholders to assure commitments and timelines are met.
Constructively contributes to developing, implementing, maintaining, and/or negotiating changes to project plans with internal and external customers.
Escalates issues and contributes to the development, presentation, and implementation of appropriate corrective action plans.
Works on multiple projects, often with concurrent or competing priority levels.
Understands department systems and functions, recognizing opportunities for and taking action to initiate, participate in implementing continuous improvement actions.
Conducts routine and special projects or studies which involve compiling data, analyzing results, communicating data variances, preparing and maintaining documentation, and proposing and implementing recommendations.
May perform contract management support activities related to establishing/setup, maintaining, or closing of customer order contracts.
May compile, coordinate, monitor, and maintain financial and budgeting reports.
May mentor less experienced or newer project analysts.