Project Analysts provide value-added expertise in the coordination of technology implementations and work initiatives. They to ensure that goals or objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frames and funding/budget parameters and that those solutions’ meet customer expectations and technical requirements. This position focuses on technical Infrastructure projects related to the design, development, execution, implementation or maintenance of networking systems or software. They ensure that plans, activities and issues are tracked, project management processes and standards are followed and regularly reported to the Manager/ Department Director. IT Project Analysts develop trending, activity, performance and historical reports from varying systems and data sources which are utilized to measure departmental successes and highlight areas of opportunities. Analyzes project/initiative work efforts to ensure schedule, scope and budget meet agreed to expectations. They are relied upon to be able to take raw technical data and transform that data into non-technical, business focused value based proposals. They and develop and maintain reporting processes that ensure administrative requirements are completed on-time by all of the technical resources in the department.

Minimum Job Requirements:
• Previous computer programming experiences such as HTML, SAS, or Crystal Reports a Plus
• Extensive experience in the development of trend reporting with data analysis
• 3 or more years of work experience with IT Infrastructure project planning, research and analysis.
• Excellent written technical communication skills
• Advanced proficiency in the current version of MS Project, MS Word, MS Excel or other equivalent tracking and documentation tools; solid proficiency using database tools.
• Must have a thorough understanding of the Infrastructure Project Management Body of Knowledge Basic project planning skills, solid research and analytic skills.
• Basic proficiency using database tools.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and articulately
• Previous in-depth experience in I/T asset procurement and budgeting processes
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
• High critical thinking skills to evaluate alternatives and present solutions that are consistent with business objectives and strategy.

Preferred Criteria

• Proven track record for being able to learn new technologies and developing creative alternatives
• Proven track record of being a self-starter that is highly motivated to help others