Project Controls & Analytics Analyst

Applied Research Associates, Inc; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 67,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is seeking a Project Control Analyst to support a rapidly growing portfolio of advanced technology solutions.

The role focuses on data analysis, project controls, and continuous process improvement within on-site operations in Greenville, SC. You will work with project managers, engineering, and accounting to maintain dashboards and KPIs, manage cost projections, and support resource planning.

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

• 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.
• Support project managers and engineering team in building and maintaining Smartsheet project plans.
• Identify and communicate potential resource or cost risks proactively.

Skills

Excel

Power Query

VLOOKUP

Macros

Data analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Power BI

Deltek Costpoint

Smartsheet

Earned Value Management

Job description

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is seeking a Project Control Analyst to support a rapidly growing portfolio of advanced technology solutions.

The role focuses on data analysis, project controls, and continuous process improvement within on-site operations in Greenville, SC. You will work with project managers, engineering, and accounting to maintain dashboards and KPIs, manage cost projections, and support resource planning.