Akkodis is seeking an Associate Project Analyst (Project Analyst I) for a Contract position with a client located in Albany, NY /Syracuse, NY or Buffalo; NY (Hybrid onsite 2 - 3 days/week).

Rate Range: $40-45/hr on W2 without benefits, the rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors

Title: Associate Project Analyst (Project Analyst I)

Job Types: Contract

Location: Albany, NY /Syracuse, NY or Buffalo; NY (Hybrid onsite 2 - 3 days/week)

Job Purpose:

Client is hiring an Associate Project Analyst within the Program Management Department, part of the NY Electric Workplan Development & Resource Management Organization. The successful candidate will manage a discrete set of tasks associated with non-complex transmission, distribution, sub-transmission and substation projects and programs.

Key Accountabilities:

• Manage accurate schedules for early stage, long term projects and programs in alignment with the investment and/or business plans.

• Responsible for accurate project resourcing based on required project documentation received from Engineering/Asset.

• Update project schedules, budgets and forecasts as required throughout the project lifecycle, particularly in support of portfolio, investment and/or business planning.

• Manage the closeout phase of projects and programs, working with stakeholders to resolve finance challenges and the reconciliation process.

• Provide general analytical support to Project Managers as needed based on the needs of the business.

• Attend project meetings and work with team members on project activities.

• Work collaboratively with project teams to implement project management best practices.

• Manage expected project completion dates in client Work Management System.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in one of the following or related fields: Business, Program Management, Project Management, Project Controls, or Data Analytics. Experience instead of a degree will be considered.

• Demonstrate a high level of personal initiative and ability to interact with stakeholders to solve problems positively and collaboratively.

• Knowledge of client business operations, company policies and practices preferred.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrate a strong ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel a must.

• Experience with budget and forecasting processes preferred.

• Proficiency in Power Plan and/or P6 preferred.

• Ability to travel across Upstate NY as needed.

Benefits:

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pays upon meeting eligibility criteria

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records