Sr Project Analyst

ViaPath; Altoona (PA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer matching

HSA/FSA contributions

Paid time off and holidays

Life & Disability Insurance

Job summary

ViaPath is seeking a Project Sr Analyst for the PMO in Altoona, PA. The hybrid role involves monitoring cost, schedule, and performance across multiple projects, with constant stakeholder and customer communication to drive successful deliverables.

You will lead resource coordination, conduct cost/risk analyses, and ensure PMO artifacts are delivered on time. Travel up to 75% required, with a focus on telecommunications and technology projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or 4 years related experience.
• 5+ years of program or project analyst experience.
• Project management certification and/or Agile certifications preferred.
• Experience tracking budget spend.
• Experience with PM tools and collaboration systems (Jira, Smartsheet, Confluence, Salesforce).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and stakeholder interaction.
• Experience with telecommunications, technology, or government contracting.
• Ability to travel up to 75%.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple project deliverables from conception to completion, focusing on cost, schedule, and performance.
• Coordinate resources (internal, vendors) to meet objectives.
• Define project scope and objectives with stakeholders.
• Manage client and stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure resource availability and allocation.
• Perform contract cost and risk analysis.
• Provide deliverable status updates to program leadership.
• Review and report project status and benchmarking across contracts.
• Ensure delivery of PMO artifacts (plans, change controls, status reports).
• Track budget spend by project and report as needed.

Skills

Budget tracking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Agile familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 4 years related experience

PM/Agile certifications preferred

Tools

Jira

SmartSheet

Confluence

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The Project Sr Analyst in the PMO will work to ensure that the assigned teams are utilizing the appropriate resources and are helping to keep the program on the path to success by monitoring cost, schedule, and performance of multiple projects, using tools like Microsoft Office and daily interactions with subject matter experts, customers, and other project analysts. The art of this role will be using exceptional communication skills (both internally and externally) to help drive successful deliverables.

Hybrid position based at the ViaPath office located in Altoona, PA. Posiiton requires travel.

Responsibilities

• Work on multiple project deliverables from conception through completion with a granular focus on cost, expenditures, schedule and project performance to include coordination of resources (internal, vendors, etc.), ensuring that ViaPath meets all project objectives.
• Understand the scope of project to help drive the successful coordination of teams responsible for the analysis, design, integration, testing, documentation, and implementation of telecommunications systems.
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders.
• Successfully manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders.
• Ensure resource availability and allocation.
• Perform initial, interim, and final contract cost and risk analysis.
• Communicate all deliverable status updates and make recommendations for improvement to program leadership.
• Review and report contract/project status and benchmarking, with extensive knowledge of various types of contracts and agreements.
• Ensure consistent delivery of the ViaPath Project Management deliverables, including, but not limited to: Project Plans, Supplementary Plans, Change Control and Status Reporting.
• Track approved budget to budget spend by project and report on an as needed or monthly basis.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree; 4 years of related work experience in lieu of degree.
• A minimum of 5 years of program or project analyst experience.
• Project management certification and/or Agile certifications are preferred.
• Experience tracking budget spend.
• Experience working with project management tools and collaboration systems such as Jira, SmartSheet, Confluence, Salesforce, etc.; Windows OS and Microsoft Office Suite of products.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while meeting competing deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience working directly with customer stakeholders.
• Experience working in the Telecommunications, Technology and/or Government Contracting industry.
• Ability to travel up to 75%

Additional Information

ViaPath is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on individual merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs. In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, ViaPath does not discriminate or permit harassment against any employee or applicant based on any characteristic protected by law. ViaPath’s commitment applies to the fullest extent required by federal, state, and local laws applicable to its contracts and operations.

Benefits Overview

ViaPath is committed to supporting the health, well-being, and security of our employees. Eligible full-time employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Multiple plan options designed to support a variety of coverage needs.
• Health Saving Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Employer provided contribution to the HSA for eligible medical plans. Healthcare and dependent care spending accounts available.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) – Including vacation and sick time
• Company Holidays
• Retirement Plan (401(k)) – Traditional and Roth 401(k) options available including employer matching contributions.
• Life & Disability Insurance – Company-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability; additional voluntary coverage available.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for personal, financial, and family matters.
• Additional Well-Being Resources – Includes access to Care.com, Calm, Active&Fit, Telavet, LegalShield, and other lifestyle resources and discounted services.

Eligibility for certain benefits may depend on employee status, work location, and applicable plan documents. Benefits and terms are subject to change. The information above provides a brief summary of our benefit programs. Actual coverage details are governed by the official plan documents, which control in the event of conflict. ViaPath reserves the right to modify or terminate any benefit program at any time.