Project Control Analyst: Data-Driven Planning & Dashboards

ARA Career; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 67,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

On-site parking

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. in Greenville, SC is seeking a Project Control Analyst to support project controls, data analysis, and continuous process improvement across a growing portfolio of advanced technology solutions.

The role collaborates with project managers, engineering, and accounting to deliver accurate reporting and informed decision making. The position requires 2–4 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, strong Excel skills, and US citizenship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in data integration, cleansing, or combining datasets.
• Strong Excel skills (Power Query, VLOOKUP, macros).
• Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and communication skills.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Project Portfolio Data & Performance Analysis: Analyze complex project datasets to identify trends, improve efficiency, and support decision‑making.
• Consolidate data across the division to maintain a portfolio‑level view of performance and resource projections.
• Maintain dashboards and KPIs to ensure visibility of schedule, cost, and resource metrics.
• Perform cost projections, budget analysis, and estimates for labor, materials, and equipment.
• Project Planning & Controls: Support project managers and engineering in building and maintaining Smartsheet project plans.
• Maintain resource planning tools and identify potential risks; track subcontractor spending and progress.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

Power Query

VLOOKUP

Macros

MS Word

PowerPoint

Attention to detail

Communication skills

U.S. Citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Power BI

Smartsheet

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Applied Research Associates, Inc. in Greenville, SC is seeking a Project Control Analyst to support project controls, data analysis, and continuous process improvement across a growing portfolio of advanced technology solutions.

The role collaborates with project managers, engineering, and accounting to deliver accurate reporting and informed decision making. The position requires 2–4 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, strong Excel skills, and US citizenship.