Project Analyst

Apera; Vermont; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Apera is seeking a Project Engineering Analyst to join a high-profile team delivering development and qualification programmes. You will maintain IMS in MS Project, track milestones, manage risks, and support qualification activities across Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Test and PM teams.

You will prepare reporting packs, dashboards, and performance metrics, coordinate with vendors and external partners, and help drive programme execution in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Practical Earned Value Management (EVM/EVMS) experience.
• Experience with integrated schedules and programme performance tracking.
• Ability to work across Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Project teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proven track record of driving actions and holding teams accountable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) in Microsoft Project.
• Track project progress, dependencies, milestones, and critical-path activities.
• Manage internal and customer-facing schedules across programmes.
• Support EVM activities, including ETCs, variance analysis, and monthly reporting.
• Develop staffing forecasts and resource plans using schedule data.
• Prepare weekly and monthly programme reviews for leadership.
• Monitor actual performance against plan and identify risks.
• Own and maintain project risk and opportunity registers.
• Coordinate qualification and testing activities with vendors and partners.
• Support cross-functional teams to drive action closure and execution.
• Prepare reporting packs, dashboards, presentations, and metrics.
• Support parallel technology programme scheduling, risk tracking, and deployment coordination.

Skills

Excel & analytics

EVM/EVMS

Scheduling & Controls

MS Project

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Accountability

Tools

MS Project

Job description

We're supporting an aerospace engineering organisation in the search for a Project Engineering Analyst to join a high-profile team responsible for delivering complex development and qualification programmes.

This is a hands-on role supporting both a major aerospace programme and an internal technology initiative. You'll work closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Test, and Program Management teams to maintain project schedules, track performance, manage risks, support qualification activities, and ensure critical deliverables stay on track.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) in Microsoft Project.
• Track project progress, dependencies, milestones, and critical-path activities.
• Manage both internal resource-loaded schedules and customer-facing programme schedules.
• Support Earned Value Management (EVM) activities, including ETCs, variance analysis, and monthly performance reporting.
• Develop staffing forecasts and resource plans using project schedule data.
• Prepare weekly and monthly programme reviews for leadership.
• Monitor actual performance against plan and identify schedule or cost risks.
• Own and maintain project risk and opportunity registers.
• Coordinate qualification and testing activities with vendors, laboratories, and external partners.
• Support cross-functional teams to drive action closure and programme execution.
• Prepare reporting packs, dashboards, presentations, and project metrics.
• Support a parallel technology programme involving schedule management, risk tracking, and deployment coordination.

Required Experience

• Experience in a Project Engineer, Program Analyst, Project Controls, Scheduler, or related role.
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs, reporting, and data analysis.
• Practical Earned Value Management (EVM/EVMS) experience.
• Experience managing integrated schedules and tracking programme performance.
• Ability to work across Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Project teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to drive actions and hold teams accountable without direct authority.

Preferred Experience

• Aerospace, Defence, Aviation, or other highly regulated industries.
• Exposure to qualification testing, verification, validation, or product development programmes.
• Experience coordinating external vendors, laboratories, or test houses.
• Knowledge of risk management and programme controls processes.
• Exposure to AI, automation, or digital transformation projects is beneficial but not required.

What We're Looking For

This role would suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced project environment and enjoys being at the centre of programme execution. You'll be highly organised, proactive, comfortable challenging stakeholders when required, and capable of turning complex project information into clear actions and reporting.

If you've previously worked as a Project Controls Analyst, Program Analyst, Scheduler, Planning & Scheduling Specialist, EVMS Analyst, or Project Engineer and enjoy driving projects from planning through delivery, we'd love to hear from you.