Senior Project Analyst

Job DescriptionWe are partnering with a highly regarded financial organization in the Sacramento area to hire an experienced Senior Project Analyst. This role plays a key part in advancing major initiatives across the organization and ensuring the smooth execution of complex, enterprise-level projects. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned business analyst who thrives in collaborative environments, understands governance and compliance within large project portfolios, and can serve as a strategic thought partner to both business and technical teams.Contract to hirePay Range: $45-$48/hour DOELocation: Sacramento (Hybrid)Key ResponsibilitiesWork closely with project teams to understand business challenges and define measurable outcomes.Lead discovery efforts, mapping current processes and designing improved future-state workflows.Translate business needs into clear, actionable requirements.Identify value drivers and uncover needs that may not be immediately visible to stakeholders.Manage ambiguity, resolve issues, and ensure high-quality project documentation.Partner with teams to shape solution approaches and balance competing priorities.Assess business rationale, evaluate technical constraints, and recommend viable alternatives.Identify opportunities to develop reusable tools, templates, or processes.Communicate solution tradeoffs and value propositions to stakeholders.Help teams evaluate options and make decisions that support desired business outcomes.Provide guidance on process improvements and operational efficiencies.Contribute to change management planning and communication efforts.Identify potential adoption challenges and recommend mitigation strategies.Support communities of practice and continuous improvement efforts.Apply industry best practices to strengthen project and program delivery.Skills & QualificationsBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field strongly preferred.At least 8 years of combined experience in project analysis, coordination, or project management.Minimum 5 years developing business requirements and performing quality analysis.Experience supporting complex, end-to-end initiatives-ideally within a financial services environment.Strong analytical, research, planning, and organizational capabilities.Solid understanding of business analysis frameworks and process improvement methodologies.Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, SharePoint, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.Ability to assess business objectives and translate them into actionable plans.Familiarity with contract language and negotiation.Comfortable working under pressure and managing tight deadlines.