Lead Analyst / Project Manager Job id: 003

CEdge Inc; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Package

10 Days PTO

10 Paid Holidays

401K

Job summary

CEdge Inc in Saint Louis, MO is looking for a Lead Analyst / Project Manager to drive SOW project execution. This role requires strong leadership and project management skills to oversee project activities and client interaction. Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience in software development or maintenance, and familiarity with Azure DevOps.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including 401K, PTO, and Paid Holidays while cultivating a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a business analyst, project manager, or lead analyst on software development or maintenance engagements.
• Minimum 1 year of experience similar to MoDOT's technical architecture (.NET, Oracle, web applications).
• Ability to pass MoDOT background check.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the dedicated Lead Analyst for all SOW project work.
• Lead SOW intake: analyze each MoDOT SOW request and develop draft SOW.
• Facilitate code and architecture walkthroughs per MoDOT Best Practices.

Skills

Business analysis techniques

Project management

.NET

Transport applications

Azure DevOps

Education

PMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent

Tools

Azure DevOps

Oracle Spatial

ESRI ArcGIS

Crystal Reports

Power BI

Job description

Lead Analyst / Project Manager Job id: 003

Saint Louis, United States | Posted on 06/24/2026

We provide multi-industry IT solutions across the US and India, including commercial enterprises and state and federal government. Collaborating with clients to determine their business needs, we combine years of knowledge & expertise to develop a strategy that drives results and promotes growth. Our team is dedicated to guiding your business to the forefront through an innovative suite of customized, IT solutions.

Job Description

CEdge has an opportunity for a Lead Analyst / Project Manager, located in Saint Louis, MO (remote/ On-site when required). If you are ready to work alongside World Renowned Technology experts, and carry the skills below, this is the opportunity that will inevitably take your career to unbelievable levels!

Clearance Required : None; MoDOT MACHS background check required.

The Lead Analyst / Project Manager fills the contract-mandated dedicated Lead Analyst position required for all SOW project work (§2.2.4). This individual owns the day-to-day execution of SOW projects end-to-end: requirements confirmation, level-of-effort estimation, scope control, schedule management, issue resolution, quality gates, and milestone sign-off. The Lead Analyst is also a senior technical analyst capable of confirming requirements, reviewing code, and leading architecture walkthroughs across TMS modules. This role is one of the two required Project Manager biographies in Exhibit E.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the dedicated Lead Analyst for all SOW project work as required by §2.2.4; remain the single point of contact for MoDOT PMT on active projects
• Lead SOW intake: analyze each MoDOT SOW request, confirm scope, develop draft SOW with firm‑fixed hours and cost, and coordinate approval cycle through to final SOW signature
• Maintain the Azure DevOps project board for each active SOW: work items, sprint plan, burndown, and milestone schedule aligned to final SOW deliverables
• Facilitate code and architecture walkthroughs per MoDOT Best Practices on all SOW development work (§2.2.3)
• Conduct impact analysis on data‑dependent TMS modules before any SOW change is submitted for MoDOT staging; document findings
• Track and report SOW project status at the frequency specified in each SOW; elevate schedule risks with mitigation options before deadlines slip
• Manage milestone acceptance: submit completion notifications in writing; coordinate MoDOT PMT formal acceptance within agreed turnaround times; track holdback release
• Maintain a RAID log (risks, actions, issues, decisions) for all active SOW projects; elevate per defined tiered path
• Support break/fix analysis and estimation for maintenance items that transition from Service Desk Plus tickets into SOW scope
• Maintain awareness across all TMS application areas to advise on cross‑module impacts of proposed changes

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a business analyst, project manager, or lead analyst on software development or maintenance engagements
• Minimum 1 year of experience similar to MoDOT's technical architecture (.NET, Oracle, web applications)
• Experience with business analysis techniques: requirements elicitation, scope definition, LOE estimation, and acceptance criteria development
• Experience managing SOW, task‑order, or fixed‑price project work with milestone‑based acceptance
• Experience with Azure DevOps or equivalent work‑tracking tooling
• Minimum 1 year of experience with transportation‑related applications (§2.2.3)
• Minimum 1 year of experience with location referencing applications and data (§2.2.3)
• PMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent credential; or equivalent demonstrated experience
• Ability to pass MoDOT background check

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Oracle Spatial or ESRI ArcGIS in a transportation or GIS context
• Familiarity with PL/SQL sufficient to review and validate database‑level impact analysis
• Experience with MoDOT or Missouri state government systems
• Experience facilitating formal code or architecture review meetings with government client stakeholders
• Crystal Reports or Power BI experience for reporting requirements confirmation.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Full Benefits Package
• 10 Days PTO
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401K

WHO ARE WE?

CEdge Inc is an innovative IT consulting firm, and a strategic business partner. We offer IT solutions to Federal and State government, as well as, Commercial Enterprises throughout the United States. Our main objective is to create an integrity‑based culture that takes pride in working as a collaborative team that focuses on growth and is driven by the desire to provide purely ethical services for both our clients and teammates.