Senior Project Analyst
About The Position
The Senior Project Analyst works closely with management across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Accounting to manage customer-based projects. Using quote inputs from a Project Estimator/Analyst, the role reviews project scope at a high level to ensure cost estimates account for risks and contingencies while supporting business profit targets. The analyst follows projects through production to monitor costs against estimates. The role also supports improvements to the quoting process, communicates project requirements to customers, vendors, and department managers, and analyzes quoting accuracy to provide actionable reports to the FP&A Manager.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with exposure to project management.
- Experience with ERP/MRP software.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritize work independently.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident in compliance with ITAR regulations.
Nice To Haves
- Associate-level degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
Responsibilities
- Review RFQs with Engineering and the Project Estimator/Analyst to ensure project requirements are understood.
- Coordinate with Engineering from initial customer requests to review project scope and analyze potential risks and challenges.
- Work with the Project Estimator/Analyst to verify that project costs and potential out-of-scope factors are covered.
- Provide final approval for quotes up to a specified project value, or arrange senior management review for projects above that value.
- Develop strategic, long-term process changes to make quoting more data-driven and efficient, including software tools and engineering integration.
- Communicate routinely with customers, vendors, and department managers to ensure all relevant parties understand project requirements.
- Assist Purchasing and Planning with quoted estimate information after an order is received.
- Coordinate with the Project Estimator/Analyst to review and monitor actual project costs.
- Analyze quoting accuracy using data and provide actionable reports to the FP&A Manager.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
- 401(k) matching after six months of tenure.
- Paid time off for vacation and sick days.
- Employee referral program.
- Shift differential for second-shift employees.
- Potential quarterly discretionary bonuses based on company performance.
- Discounts on select services and products.
- Climate-controlled work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
