Project Analyst

Location: Pittsburgh (Cheswick), PA.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain project financials, analyze cost, revenue, and invoicing, and provide clear, data‑driven insights to support decision‑making.
• Identify risks and assess the financial impact of schedule changes, execution challenges, and emerging issues.
• Work closely with Project Managers on cross‑functional teams to ensure projects remain aligned, predictable, and positioned for successful execution.
• Develop and maintain actuals vs. forecast, including hours profiles and projections.
• Support project planning and execution through schedule development and maintenance, progress tracking, and critical path analysis.
• Perform Earned Value (EV) analysis, including shop, material, and engineering performance tracking.
• Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) through maintenance of project forecasts and completion estimates for booked and planned orders.
• Analyze and quantify financial impacts of schedule changes, scope changes, risks, and opportunities.
• Identify, communicate, and escalate key financial risks and performance concerns in a timely manner.
• Execute project setup activities and ensure ongoing accuracy of project data within ERP tools.
• Establish and maintain Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Collaborate with cross‑function teams (Engineering, Scheduling, Quality, Sourcing) to ensure alignments between financials and execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in project analysis, finance, or project controls – preferably in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of project schedules and financials, including forecasting, cost analysis, and revenue management.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Oracle or other similar ERP system.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to manage and analyze large datasets.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and performance tracking.
• Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Competitive Pay
• Recognition
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Pay

Salary range: $59,700.00 – $99,500.00 per year.

Schedule

Flexible work schedule – Work from home (1 day) OR 9/80 schedule.