Position: Project Analyst, Senior - FAA

Function: Provides program management administration and data analysis support to the Service Area for activities related to project management implementation

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Remote Work Option: Hybrid

Culture

Cobec is consistently breaking the current mold for delivering services to our government clients. What does that mean? That means believing in a “people first” mentality, building high performance teams and empowering people to make informed decisions without going through a large bureaucratic system. Cobec values the well-being of employees and bestows tremendous trust in those people to negotiate work and non-work obligations. Cobec is where someone can bring their whole self to work and be themselves, never having to compromise their authenticity just to fit in. Lastly, we believe in the work we do, the goals and missions of our customers and the interpersonal relationships we have with clients, stakeholders, and our people.

Values and Expectations

The successful candidate for this role embodies the same values as Cobec. We realize experience is important, however; Cobec believes a person’s abilities and skills that align with our values (Relationships, Leadership, Passion, Accountability, Integrity, Innovation, Quality, Teamwork, Diversity, Commitment, & Respect) are the most important drivers for success in this role.

In addition to exhibiting our values, a successful candidate for this role is expected to be a high performer, organized, dynamic, and have a positive attitude.

Job Summary

The Project Analyst will provide program management administration support and data analysis support to the Service Area for program project management activities related to Project Management Implementation.

Relevant Experience

At least 5+ year of FAA project management experience and 2-3+ years of experience analyzing and interpreting large data sets. FAA Experience is preferred.

Essential Job Functions

The Project Analyst will provide program management administration support and data analysis support to the Service Area for program project management activities related to Project Management Implementation. This involves analysis through the Corporate Work Plan (CWP), to all project stakeholders, including but not limited to the Airport Sponsors, the Planning and Requirements Group (PRG), Engineering Services (ES), the respective Service Units (SU) in Headquarters and Field personnel. The Project Analyst will provide project planning, resource and financial analysis for the Service Area, utilizing the CWP tools as the primary source of project data and focusing on the projects’ scope of work, reimbursable agreement, funds tracking/management, resource analysis and schedules.

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from this position if the work is similar, related, and/or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required and assigned.

General Support

• Performs multiple, varying and complex assignments; Identifies, plans and organizes available resources to accomplish projects.
• Makes optimal use of resources to complete activities within established schedules.
• Develops and recommends approaches to address current and anticipated problems and issues.
• Conducts efficient, organized data gathering and data analysis.
• Must be able to prepare and coordinate changes.
• Must accomplish clear and concise general communications and tactfully coordinate information across all levels of the organization
• Develop communication and correspondence with stakeholders related to meet and execute program objectives
• Possess overall knowledge of Project Management process and project schedules.
• Complete projects and special assignments by establishing objectives, determining priorities, managing time, gaining cooperation of others, monitoring progress, solving problems, and adjusting plans as necessary.
• Provide information by answering questions and requests.
• Proactively contribute to team effort by prioritizing work, interpreting work needs, accomplishing tasks, and meeting deadlines.
• Organize and assist with planning and directing work among subject matter experts and/or project leads.
• Develop document and template formats, including a weekly status briefing packages, to support more efficient communication across various layers of the organization.
• Conduct evaluations of planning requirements while maintaining briefing materials for group managers
• Participate in meetings, determine required outcomes, and document action items.
• Support resource management tasks assigned by the client.
• Support the development of automated tools for inventory process and the ordering and tracking of telecommunication services.
• Learn data elements and flows involved throughout the service administration lifecycle from inventory, through ordering, tracking, site and other physical cutover coordination with contractors and telecos, service turn-up and cutover, invoicing, disputes, etc.
• Gather, interpret and use complex data to develop actionable steps that will improve process and optimize result.
• Collaborate with others on the execution of an implementation, work plan, and/or strategic initiative.
• Summarize insights from analysis and clearly communicate analytical findings.
• Develop communication plans and briefing materials using various software tools.
• Provide technical writing assistance to organize and translate complex data into clear and usable information.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Program Management.

Skills Requirements

• Attention to detail, strong time management skills
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to encourage the compliance of others
• Skilled in situational and procedural analysis to advise process improvements
• Aptitude for imaginative problem solving
• Proactive, strong work ethic with ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
• Strong MS Office skills with an emphasis on PowerPoint, Word and Excel
• Knowledge of Primavera
• Fosters strong interpersonal relationships amongst the program managers to build trust and sense of shared accountability on the team to drive success through assisting in tracking program accomplishments and action items.

Security Requirements

Must be a US citizen or a legal resident for three of the past five years

Must meet eligibility requirements for a US Public Trust security clearance

Travel

Occasional travel required as needed by client/s and/or company

EEO

Cobec Consulting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state and local law.

EEO is the Law