Project Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Project Analyst

Location: Niskayuna, NY (on-site, up to 10% telework); occasional support at the Kesselring Site, West Milton, NY
Pay Rate: $50–$57/hr
Contract: 3-year contract
Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Clearance: DOE "L" required

About the Role
We are recruiting for a Project Analyst to join a team at Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory in Niskayuna, NY. You will support construction projects ranging from $3M to $80M at the Knolls Site, with support for the Kesselring Site in West Milton, NY as needed.
The role sits in project controls. You will build and maintain integrated resource and financial schedules in Primavera, track performance against plan, analyze risk, and keep management and customers informed through metrics and reports from project start through closeout.

Key Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain integrated resource and financial schedules in Primavera.
• Track plans, conduct risk analysis, resolve conflicts, and monitor progress using project management techniques.
• Prepare performance metrics for management and customers.
• Process and issue change controls.
• Identify resource conflicts and analyze budgets and workforce estimates.
• Develop portions of the Program Management Plan.
• Support project meetings and submit reports.
• Prepare project closeout reports.

Required Education & Experience
Candidates should bring 5 or more years of relevant project controls, scheduling, or project financial experience. Coursework in project management is a plus.

Top Skills & Requirements

• Proficiency in scheduling software, preferably Primavera.
• Experience managing financial information.

Security Clearance

This position requires a DOE "L" clearance. The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE "L" clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or experience in project management.
• Experience analyzing performance to plan.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in technical writing to author or support submittals.
• Proficiency with business intelligence software (e.g., Power BI).

Contract Details

Duration: 3-year contract.
Estimated Hours: Approximately 2,080 straight-time hours per year (full-time).
Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week; up to approximately 10% telework.
Anticipated Start: As soon as possible.

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