{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"fc0540dfbafd215d7c6de596","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fc0540dfbafd215d7c6de596","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fc0540dfbafd215d7c6de596","title":"Project Analyst","description":"Saalex is seeking a Project Analyst in Ridgecrest, CA to support project planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting by collecting and analyzing project data, maintaining accurate documentation, tracking milestones, and helping identify risks, issues, and opportunities for improvement. This role works closely with project managers, team members, and stakeholders to ensure projects remain aligned with organizational goals, schedules, budgets, and performance expectations.\n\nPosition Type: Full-Time\n\nSalary: $80k-$150k annually (depending upon experience)\n\nWork Location: Onsite.\n\nEssential Functions:\n\nAssist with development and maintenance of project plans, schedules, milestones, deliverables, and action item trackers.\nCollect, organize, and analyze project data to support decision-making, performance reporting, and trend identification.\nPrepare project status reports, dashboards, briefings, and other stakeholder communications.\nMonitor project progress against scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives; identify variances and recommend corrective actions.\nMaintain accurate project documentation, meeting notes, risk registers, issue logs, and change records.\nSupport budget tracking, cost analysis, invoice review, funding status updates, and related financial reporting as needed.\nCoordinate with project managers, functional leads, customers, subcontractors, and internal teams to gather inputs and resolve open items.\nIdentify project risks, dependencies, bottlenecks, and process gaps; recommend mitigation strategies or process improvements.\nSupport preparation for project reviews, audits, customer meetings, and internal leadership briefings.\nEnsure project activities and documentation comply with company policies, contract requirements, and applicable procedures.\nOther duties as assigned.\n\nWork Environment and Physical Requirements:\n\nThis position typically operates in a professional office or hybrid work environment. The role requires regular use of a computer, participation in meetings, and communication with internal and external stakeholders. Occasional travel may be required based on project needs.\n\nRequirements\n\nRequired:\n\nBachelor’s degree in business administration, project management, finance, data analytics, operations, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.\nTwo or more years of experience supporting project management, operations, business analysis, finance, contract administration, or a related function.\nStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and follow-through.\nAbility to develop accurate reports, track action items, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.\nEffective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize complex information clearly.\nAbility to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.\n\nDesired:\n\nExperience supporting government contracts, technical programs, operations teams, or regulated project environments.\nFamiliarity with project management methodologies, project controls, risk management, earned value concepts, or continuous improvement practices.\nExperience with project management or business tools such as Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Power BI, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar systems.\nProject Management Professional, Certified Associate in Project Management, Lean Six Sigma, or related certification.\n\nEducation:\n\nBachelor’s degree in business administration, project management, finance, data analytics, operations, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.\n\nSecurity Clearance:\n\nActive Secret clearance required. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.\n\nBenefits\n\nHealth Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)\nRetirement Plan (401k, IRA)\nLife Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)\nPaid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)\nShort Term & Long Term Disability\nTraining & Development\nWellness Resources\nStock Option Benefit","company":"Saalex","rawCompany":"saalex","city":"Ridgecrest","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-19T21:04:58.945Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"13-1199.00","title":"Business Operations Specialists, All Other","slug":"business-operations-specialists-all-other"},{"code":"43-6014.00","title":"Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive","slug":"secretaries-and-administrative-assistants-except-legal-medical-and-executive"}],"industries":[{"code":"541611","title":"Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services","slug":"administrative-management-and-general-management-consulting-services"},{"code":"541618","title":"Other Management Consulting Services","slug":"other-management-consulting-services"},{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Project Analyst","description":"Saalex is seeking a Project Analyst in Ridgecrest, CA to support project planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting by collecting and analyzing project data, maintaining accurate documentation, tracking milestones, and helping identify risks, issues, and opportunities for improvement. This role works closely with project managers, team members, and stakeholders to ensure projects remain aligned with organizational goals, schedules, budgets, and performance expectations.\n\nPosition Type: Full-Time\n\nSalary: $80k-$150k annually (depending upon experience)\n\nWork Location: Onsite.\n\nEssential Functions:\n\nAssist with development and maintenance of project plans, schedules, milestones, deliverables, and action item trackers.\nCollect, organize, and analyze project data to support decision-making, performance reporting, and trend identification.\nPrepare project status reports, dashboards, briefings, and other stakeholder communications.\nMonitor project progress against scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives; identify variances and recommend corrective actions.\nMaintain accurate project documentation, meeting notes, risk registers, issue logs, and change records.\nSupport budget tracking, cost analysis, invoice review, funding status updates, and related financial reporting as needed.\nCoordinate with project managers, functional leads, customers, subcontractors, and internal teams to gather inputs and resolve open items.\nIdentify project risks, dependencies, bottlenecks, and process gaps; recommend mitigation strategies or process improvements.\nSupport preparation for project reviews, audits, customer meetings, and internal leadership briefings.\nEnsure project activities and documentation comply with company policies, contract requirements, and applicable procedures.\nOther duties as assigned.\n\nWork Environment and Physical Requirements:\n\nThis position typically operates in a professional office or hybrid work environment. The role requires regular use of a computer, participation in meetings, and communication with internal and external stakeholders. Occasional travel may be required based on project needs.\n\nRequirements\n\nRequired:\n\nBachelor’s degree in business administration, project management, finance, data analytics, operations, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.\nTwo or more years of experience supporting project management, operations, business analysis, finance, contract administration, or a related function.\nStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and follow-through.\nAbility to develop accurate reports, track action items, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.\nEffective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize complex information clearly.\nAbility to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.\n\nDesired:\n\nExperience supporting government contracts, technical programs, operations teams, or regulated project environments.\nFamiliarity with project management methodologies, project controls, risk management, earned value concepts, or continuous improvement practices.\nExperience with project management or business tools such as Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Power BI, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar systems.\nProject Management Professional, Certified Associate in Project Management, Lean Six Sigma, or related certification.\n\nEducation:\n\nBachelor’s degree in business administration, project management, finance, data analytics, operations, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.\n\nSecurity Clearance:\n\nActive Secret clearance required. 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