Project Analyst

Project Analyst

The Project Analyst will play a critical role in supporting project planning, execution, and monitoring activities across various initiatives. Responsibilities will include data analysis, reporting, process improvement, and collaboration with team members to ensure projects remain on track. The analyst will contribute to the efficient delivery of project objectives by providing insights and administrative support.

Essential Functions

• Conduct data analysis to support project performance tracking and decision-making processes using key metrics and reporting tools
• Collaborate with program managers to gather, validate and analyze data to ensure data accuracy and usability.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including charters, plans, timelines, status reports, reporting dashboards, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with program managers and team members to identify challenges and risks, provide analysis and management recommendations.
• Develop and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor project health and success.
• Assist in budget tracking, cost analysis, and resource allocation planning to help ensure projects remain within financial parameters.
• Maintain and update project management tools and systems
• Generate detailed project reports, dashboards, and presentations for stakeholders.
• Research best practices, recommend process improvements, and support the development of processes and tools to enhance project efficiency.
• Facilitate and participate in post-project evaluations and recommend improvements for future initiatives.
• Ensure that all project documentation is stored and organized according to PMO standards
• Perform additional duties as required to support the success of project initiatives.
• Perform other duties as required.

Standard Essential Functions

• Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEX's cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (e.g., dynamic arrays, PowerPivot) and project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira), as well as the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on interpreting data and providing actionable insights.
• Effective verbal and written communication, alongside strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy, data integrity, and confidentiality
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills; able to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills in fast-paced environments.

Education / Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Data Analytics, or a related field (preferred).
• Certifications in project management (e.g., PMP, CAPM) or data analysis (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) are a plus.

Experience

• 2+ or more years of experience in project analysis, data analysis, or project management.
• Experience in data management, reporting, or process improvement roles is preferred.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:

• Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment
• For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.

Security Clearance

• Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/SCI DoD clearance preferred.

About AEVEX Aerospace

AEVEX Aerospace, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia. AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits.