Project Analyst

Kforce Inc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life and disability insurance

HSA / FSA

Job summary

Kforce Inc. is seeking a Project Analyst in San Diego, CA to support schedules, dashboards, and analytics that inform programs and the business.

The role emphasizes learning new tools, applying AI to improve processes, and delivering clear, actionable project information to leadership. You will develop tools and templates for project controls, collaborate with teams across the organization, and ensure data integrity while navigating a technical environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable field preferred
• Demonstrated ability to learn new tools quickly
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational habits and personal accountability
• Ability to manage multiple tasks without losing track of details
• Willingness to work in a technical environment and close knowledge gaps proactively

Responsibilities

• Support project schedules that help teams understand priorities, dependencies, milestones, risks, and progress
• Use AI and modern tools to learn faster, build better work products, automate repetitive tasks, and improve PMO operations
• Develop spreadsheets, dashboards, and analytical tools that pull data from multiple sources into visual representations
• Create innovative tools, templates, reports, workflows, and processes for project management and analytics
• Communicate with all levels of the organization to ensure data is entered, complete, and useful
• Identify gaps, inconsistencies, risks, or opportunities in project information and drive resolutions
• Translate complex technical and business activity into clear, actionable information for leaders
• Learn the language and mechanics of project execution including schedules, baselines, milestones, dependencies, risks, and contracts

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Learning new tools

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Technical adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Jira

Confluence

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Project Analyst in San Diego, CA. Key Tasks:

• Support project schedules that help teams understand priorities, dependencies, milestones, risks, and progress
• Use AI and other modern tools to learn faster, build better work products, automate repetitive tasks, and improve the way the PMO operates
• Develop spreadsheets, dashboards, and analytical tools that pull data from multiple sources and process it into visual representations that inform projects and the business
• Develop innovative tools, templates, reports, workflows, and processes for project management, project controls, and business analytics
• Communicate with people at all levels of the organization to ensure necessary project data is entered, complete, accurate, and useful
• Identify gaps, inconsistencies, risks, or opportunities in project information and take initiative to help resolve them
• Help turn complex technical and business activity into clear, structured information that leaders and teams can act on
• Learn the language and mechanics of project execution, including schedules, baselines, milestones, dependencies, risks, financial data, contracts, deliverables, and customer commitments

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Project Analyst in San Diego, CA. Key Tasks:

• Support project schedules that help teams understand priorities, dependencies, milestones, risks, and progress
• Use AI and other modern tools to learn faster, build better work products, automate repetitive tasks, and improve the way the PMO operates
• Develop spreadsheets, dashboards, and analytical tools that pull data from multiple sources and process it into visual representations that inform projects and the business
• Develop innovative tools, templates, reports, workflows, and processes for project management, project controls, and business analytics
• Communicate with people at all levels of the organization to ensure necessary project data is entered, complete, accurate, and useful
• Identify gaps, inconsistencies, risks, or opportunities in project information and take initiative to help resolve them
• Help turn complex technical and business activity into clear, structured information that leaders and teams can act on
• Learn the language and mechanics of project execution, including schedules, baselines, milestones, dependencies, risks, financial data, contracts, deliverables, and customer commitments

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable field preferred
• In lieu of formal college education, demonstrated accomplishment of two or more long-term goals through dedicated daily work ethic
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to learn new tools, concepts, or domains quickly
• Strong organizational habits and personal accountability
• Ability to manage multiple tasks without losing track of details
• Willingness to work in a technical environment and close knowledge gaps proactively
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Preferred

• Using AI or other modern tools to improve productivity, learning, analysis, or communication
• Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence, Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools
• Supporting teams, leaders, programs, customers, or complex work
• Building spreadsheets, dashboards, reports, automations, templates, or analytical tools

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.