Project Analyst II - LCRA

You will be trusted to:

-Provides support to project managers for project control functions such as developing project plans, monitoring and communicating project costs and accounting, preparing progress reports, coordinating contract documents and payments, and setting up and maintaining project documents. Works with the project manager to track progress, maintain and update project schedules.
- Provides support throughout the project lifecycle including initiation, planning, execution, control and closeout.
- Identifies, research and documents variances or discrepancies and monitors and communicates project status and information to project managers and work package managers.
- Resolves scheduling issues, resource conflicts and costs and accounting structures and escalates problems to the Project Manager as needed.
- Sets up and maintains files in accordance with recordkeeping and records retention and documentation guidelines.
- Manages the closing of project accounting structure and records retention once projects are complete.
- Maintains knowledge of standard LCRA project management tools and software, including but not limited to the development and on-going maintenance of project schedules including cost loading and managing project schedules to the program dates. Trains others on the use of these systems.
- Supports the team to ensure adequate quality control measures are in place to support project goals.
- Reviews and analyzes the business case with the project manager and team members. Works with the project stakeholders to capture and document the business requirements and desired end-state for the project.
- Communicates with project managers and stakeholders, to ensure accurate and timely dissemination of information.
- Promotes collaboration, effective decision-making and the development of solutions and captures and shares lessons learned.
- Researches and recommends new project controls methodologies to improve project management processes and utilizes knowledge of best practices and experience to solve problems.
- Ensures that projects are carried out in accordance with all applicable LCRA policies and procedures.
- Maintains a comprehensive understanding of LCRA project control procedures and initiates process development. Advises project managers and management personnel on the interpretation of project control policies, programs and procedures.
- Actively supports departmental continuous improvement and may be called upon to help develop new project delivery practices that improve overall productivity of staff and project managers or that address management problems.
- Provides a high level of customer service and promotes team building. Builds strong relationships with peers, stakeholders and management.
- Represents Project Management Office positively and with professionalism.
- Travels independently or with a small team to project sites as needed.

You qualify with:

Six or more years of experience in project controls, project management, accounting, business analytics, data analysis, budget analysis or administrative support or other relevant experience. A degree(s) in project management, business, accounting, finance, economics, engineering, construction management, math, science, computer science, information technology or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.

You gain:

- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance

- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave

- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option

- Life and disability insurance

- Wellness program including wellness incentive

- Extensive learning & development programs

And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.