Analyst - Project Management Office Workflow & Systems

Position Overview

StepStone is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive analyst to support the development and improvement of workflows, systems, and processes that enable efficient execution of the DATS Program Management Office (PMO).

Essential Job Functions

• Support the execution and maintenance of PMO workflows across intake, discovery, and project tracking processes to ensure consistent and reliable operations
• Maintain and validate structured project data within workflow tools (e.g., Jira), ensuring required fields, relationships, and updates are accurate and aligned across systems
• Afford data and outputs across Jira, reporting tools, and the DATS Portal to support accurate reporting and visibility
• Identify inefficiencies, gaps, or repetitive manual steps in PMO processes and contribute to improving and streamlining workflows
• Afford assistance in developing and maintaining basic automation solutions (e.g., notifications, reminders, validation checks) to reduce manual coordination efforts
• Afford support in developing AI-assisted workflows to reduce manual effort and improve consistency across PMO processes
• Partner with technical specialists to support implementation of workflow and system enhancements, translating operational needs into structured requirements
• Afford support in recurring reporting processes and system updates, ensuring data consistency and completeness
• Afford contribution to documentation and standardization of workflows, tools, and operating procedures

Education And/or Work Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in business, information systems, engineering, analytics, or a related field
• 1–3 years of experience in operations, analytics, systems support, or a similar role (preferred)
• Exposure to structured data environments or process-driven work (e.g., Excel models, databases, workflow tools, or academic projects) is a plus
• Familiarity with workflow management tools (e.g., Jira or similar platforms) is a plus, particularly in the context of supporting structured processes or data tracking
• Prior experience working in a professional services, financial services, or private markets environment is a plus

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong attention to detail, particularly when working with structured data and process-driven systems
• An analytical mindset with the ability to understand relationships between workflows, data structures, and system outputs
• Ability to work within defined processes and apply structured logic when interacting with workflow systems and tools
• Comfort working within systems such as Jira (or similar tools) to maintain data accuracy and workflow consistency
• The ability to learn new tools, systems, and processes with guidance and apply them consistently in a structured environment
• Problem-solving mindset with curiosity toward identifying inefficiencies and opportunities to improve repeatable processes
• Strong organization and task management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow work through to completion
• The ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and communicate clearly across teams

Other Attributes

• Curious and proactive in understanding how systems and workflows operate
• Comfortable working in a developing and evolving team structure
• Willingness to learn from technical specialists and apply feedback
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and consistency
• Demonstrates patience and persistence when working through structured processes

Salary Range

$70,000 - $75,000