Project Operations Analyst — Hybrid, Growth & Analytics

Stratus®; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Career development

Licensing support

Health care

Life insurance

401k match

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Stratus is seeking a Project Operations Analyst to support project managers and business leaders with project setup, forecasting, cost management, and financial analysis. The role focuses on delivering timely reporting, performance insights, and risk management across markets and business units.

The ideal candidate brings 4–7 years in project controls or PMO support within AEC or professional services, strong Excel skills, and experience with Deltek Vantagepoint or Oracle.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in project controls, operations coordination, or PMO support in AEC or professional services
• Hands-on experience supporting PMs with project setup, cost management, and forecasting
• Strong analytical and Excel skills; experience with financial modeling, variance analysis, and performance reporting
• Proficiency with Deltek Vantagepoint, Oracle, or similar ERP platforms
• Working knowledge of PMI project management frameworks and lifecycle
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across project teams and business units
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, growing environment

Responsibilities

• Support project managers with project setup, cost tracking, forecasting, EAC analysis, and project reviews
• Monitor portfolio performance including margin variance, unbilled, and A/R, and partner with PMs to address issues
• Provide financial and operational analysis to division and market leadership to support decision-making and performance improvement
• Prepare monthly financial reports, quarterly forecasts, and preliminary project budgets for assigned markets or business units
• Assist with opportunity and pursuit tracking, project execution pricing models, and risk management activities
• Serve as a day-to-day resource and advocate for project managers, providing guidance on policies and tools
• Develop job aids, tracking tools, and templates that simplify project delivery workflows and improve PM compliance
• Collaborate with finance and operations to ensure accurate project data in ERP and reporting systems

Skills

Project controls

Operations coordination

PMO support

Analytical skills

Excel

Financial modeling

Variance analysis

Performance reporting

Deltek Vantagepoint

Oracle

PMI frameworks

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint

Oracle

Job description

Stratus is seeking a Project Operations Analyst to support project managers and business leaders with project setup, forecasting, cost management, and financial analysis. The role focuses on delivering timely reporting, performance insights, and risk management across markets and business units.

The ideal candidate brings 4–7 years in project controls or PMO support within AEC or professional services, strong Excel skills, and experience with Deltek Vantagepoint or Oracle.