Project Analyst

Overview

The Project Analyst plays a critical role in supporting project governance, portfolio reporting, and risk management within C Spire. This position ensures enterprise adherence to governance frameworks, provides actionable insights for decision-making, and contributes to the continuous improvement of project and portfolio management practices. Reporting to the Project Management Center of Excellence Director, the Project Analyst collaborates with cross-functional teams to maintain consistency, compliance, and alignment with strategic goals. 

“Customer Inspired” isn’t our slogan — it’s our driving force, and not everybody is built for it. While we all bring our own strengths and skillsets to the table, there are some traits every C Spire Team Member needs to have:

• A relentless obsession to be the best in our industry
• A winner mentality determined to outsmart and outdo competitors
• A single-minded commitment to unbeatable customer experiences
• An unapologetic passion for innovation and technology
• An uncompromising drive toward continuous improvement
• A steadfast devotion to doing the right thing the right way
• A deep-seated dedication to accountability and ownership

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of project governance frameworks, including documentation standards, templates, and lifecycle checkpoints. 
• Support project teams in adhering to governance policies and using standardized artifacts such as charters, status reports, and risk logs. 
• Monitor project compliance with governance requirements and escalate non-compliance issues to the Senior Manager. 
• Collect, analyze, and consolidate project data to provide accurate and timely portfolio performance reports. 
• Develop and maintain dashboards including but not limited to tracking project status, risks, resource utilization, and portfolio health. 
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership based on portfolio performance metrics. 
• Support the project intake and prioritization process by evaluating project proposals for alignment with strategic goals. 
• Assist in scoring and ranking projects using established prioritization frameworks. 
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accurate and consistent project data entry into portfolio management tools. 
• Track and monitor risks and issues across the project portfolio, ensuring timely updates and mitigation planning. 
• Assist in preparing risk and issue summaries for leadership review. 
• Help maintain a library of standardized project artifacts, updating templates as needed to reflect business and methodology changes. 
• Train project teams and stakeholders on proper use of templates and reporting tools to ensure consistency and compliance. 
• Identify opportunities to improve project governance processes and tools, providing suggestions to the Senior Manager. 
• Participate in post-project reviews to gather lessons learned and integrate feedback into governance practices. 
• Stay informed about industry trends and best practices in project and portfolio management. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

• REQUIRED
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
  • 2-5 years of experience in project coordination, project or business analysis, or portfolio management required.
  • Experience with project governance frameworks, reporting, and data analysis required.
  • Highly organized, adaptable, and able to perform effectively in fast-paced environment required.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must be able to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
  • Strong ability to analyze complex data sets and provide actionable insights required.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data sets required.
  • Proficiency in creating dashboards and reports to track performance required.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills required.
  • Solid communication skills required, with the ability to collaborate across teams and present data insights clearly.
  • Familiarity with governance frameworks and project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid, etc.) required.
  • Problem-solving and critical thinking skills a must.
• PREFERRED
  • Master’s degree or graduate work is a plus.
  • SNOW SPM or project management software a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to sit for long periods of time and use computer keyboard and/or mouse while viewing computer screen.