Project Analyst

Project Analyst

We are seeking a Project Analyst to support our work as a prime contractor on a high-profile U.S. Navy weapons system. The successful candidate will be a detail-oriented self-starter who can quickly come up to speed and work collaboratively with staff, peers, leadership, and customers to successfully deliver major programs. This role requires excellent communication skills and attention to detail. The Project Analyst supports both the Program Engineer and the Technical Program Manager for a large program and reports to the Program Engagement Manager. The candidate facilitates program execution by effectively communicating timely information, drafting reports, and providing insights on the health of the project to all stakeholders. The candidate also provides data analysis, both financial and related to project timelines, milestones, and deliverables. Project Analysts need to be able to assess dependencies associated with deliverables or timelines, to either enable early deliveries or minimize delays / risks.

Responsibilities :

• Collect and analyze project data from various sources like timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and performance metrics.
• Identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement based on data analysis.
• Generate reports and visualizations to present insights to project managers and stakeholders.
• Assist in developing detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Monitor project progress against the plan, identifying potential deviations and risks.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide regular updates on project status.
• Conduct risk assessments and identify potential project risks.
• Assist in developing mitigation strategies to address identified risks.
• Facilitate project meetings and document action items.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project deliverables are met.
• Communicate project status updates to stakeholders effectively.
• Analyze project management processes and identify areas for optimization.
• Recommend improvements to project management methodologies and tools.
• Identify and lead initiatives to develop automation of processes and reporting.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation including project plans, status reports, and meeting minutes.
• Develop and update project knowledge databases.

Essential Skills :

Additional Skills & Qualifications :

Work Environment :

This position offers a hybrid work schedule with three days onsite, two mandatory days onsite (Tuesday and Wednesday), and one flexible day. The role follows a 9 / 80 schedule, providing a balanced work-life environment.

Job Type & Location :

This is a contract position based out of Rockville, MD.

Pay and Benefits :

The pay range for this position is $42.00 - $55.00 / hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :

Application Deadline :

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 19, 2025.

About Actalent :

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.