Project Controls Analyst

Project Controls Analyst

Location: Austin, TX, US, 78733 Type of Employment: Full-time Career Level: Entry Level / Early Professional Job Family: Strategy Date posted: Jun 4, 2026

The Project Controls Analyst supports the Solution Delivery organization by improving the structure, quality, and usability of project and customer support data used to manage delivery performance. The role contributes to schedule control, resource visibility, risk tracking, and project reporting and customer support by maintaining reliable information and supporting consistent project controls practices. This is an entry-level individual contributor role within the Project Controls and PMO function. The role combines foundational project controls discipline with data analytics, reporting, and PMO systems support. The analyst works with project managers and stakeholders to help ensure that project plans, progress updates, and reporting outputs are accurate, consistent, and decision-relevant. The position also supports the evolution of solution delivery toward more integrated, automated, and data-driven project controls, including dashboards, workflows, and early-stage AI-enabled capabilities.

You will work alongside project managers and delivery teams to ensure that project controls are reliable, actionable, and drive outcomes. Core responsibilities include:

• Maintain and improve project schedules, ensuring alignment with actual execution progress
• Translate delivery status into clear, decision-relevant reporting for internal leadership and customers
• Identify inconsistencies between plans and reality and drive correction with the delivery team
• Support forecasting, resource visibility, and risk tracking to enable early intervention
• Ensure project data is trusted without reconciliation cycles

Your success is measured by delivery outcomes, not by the quality of artifacts. Over time, you will:

• Move project controls from reactive reporting to forward-looking steering
• Increase confidence in schedules and forecasts across projects
• Enable earlier identification and mitigation of risks
• Reduce dependency on manual reconciliation and subjective interpretation
• Introduce more advanced methods such as predictive forecasting, scenario modeling, and automation always anchored in real project execution

This role sits deliberately between traditional project controls and pure analytics. It is not:

• A business intelligence or data science role focused on building analytics products
• A traditional scheduling role focused on maintaining tools
• A strategy or consulting role analyzing organizational performance

We are looking for individuals who combine structured thinking with a bias toward real-world execution. You are likely a strong fit if you:

• Prefer resolving inconsistencies over perfecting models
• Are comfortable working with incomplete or imperfect data and still enabling decisions
• Challenge assumptions when data does not reflect actual progress
• See tools and analytics as a way to improve delivery systems, not as an end in themselves
• Are motivated by making projects succeed, not just by making data look correct
• Are drawn to environments where: Reality is messy Progress depends on influencing teams, not just building tools Improvement requires both structure and persistence

Primary Responsibilities:

• Project Controls and Scheduling Support
• Resource and Risk Management Support
• Reporting, Dashboards, and Analytics
• Automation and Continuous Improvement
• PMO Systems and Operational Support

Core Competencies & KSAs:

• Project Controls Discipline
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Digital Fluency
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Ownership and Accountability
• Continuous Improvement Orientation

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business analytics, information systems, engineering management, project management, data analytics, or a related field
• A minimum of three years of experience in Foundational understanding of project management, scheduling, or data analysis concepts
• Experience working with structured data, spreadsheets, or reporting tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate clearly in both written and verbal formats
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain organized, accurate information
• Willingness to learn project controls practices, PMO tools, and data systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to project controls tools such as Oracle Primavera Cloud, Primavera P6, or Microsoft Project
• Experience with Power BI, Excel-based reporting, and data visualization
• Experience with AI-powered project management tools and low-code automation
• Familiarity with workflow automation tools such as Power Automate or similar platforms
• Academic or internship experience involving project scheduling, reporting, or analytics

Tools and Proficiency:

• Initial exposure to project controls and scheduling tools (e.g., Oracle Primavera Cloud or Microsoft Project)
• Data analysis and reporting tools (e.g. Power BI, Excel)
• Collaboration and document management tools (e.g. SharePoint)
• Workflow and automation tools (e.g. Power Automate, Power Apps)
• AI-powered tools and automation (e.g. CoPilot Agents, Claude Cowork)

Physical Demands:

• Stationary Position: Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while working at a computer
• Movement / Traversal: Occasionally moves within office or remote workspace to access equipment and participate in meetings
• Operation of Equipment: Regular use of computers and standard office equipment
• Communication: Must be able to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats
• Visual Requirements: Visual ability to review data, dashboards, and documentation
• Travel: This role may travel up to 5% of the time.

Working Conditions:

• Primarily office-based or remote work environment
• Limited travel may be required depending on project needs
• Work involves coordination across multiple teams and time-sensitive deliverables
• Occasional extended hours may be required to support reporting cycles or project milestones

Why Join Yunex Traffic?

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage through BCBSTX
• Company-paid disability and life insurance
• Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) 10 Company paid holidays
• Work with cutting-edge ITS technology and be part of a global leader in traffic management solutions.
• Impactful Work: Help make roads safer, communities more livable, and mobility more sustainable.

How do I apply?

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About Us:

We are a global leader in intelligent transport systems with more than 3,500 passionate employees who pioneer, develop, create, install and maintain innovative road traffic and mobility solutions all over the world. We make our roads smarter, safer and greener. The work we do enables cities, highways authorities and infrastructure operators to create a new world of mobility and makes cities more livable for everyone. Our solutions range from traffic lights, tolling solutions and tunnel management to software, AI applications and the intelligent networking of all road users. Become a Traffic Transformer and help us to continue transforming towns and cities all over the world.

Our Commitment:

At Yunex Traffic, the uniqueness of our people is our strength. Our people are at the heart of what we do and every voice, perspective and contribution is valued. The future of mobility needs people who think down different tracks and we empower our people to transform cities all over the world. Join us and make a difference too.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Yunex Traffic is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order