Project Delivery Senior Analyst

Description

The Project Controls Specialist will support the Port Authority’s Project Management Office (PMO) by providing comprehensive project cost and schedule analysis, performance reporting, and data management across active capital programs. This role is critical to ensuring accurate tracking, forecasting, and reporting of project performance to support informed decision-making and on-time project delivery.

The specialist will serve as a key PMO point of contact, managing project authorization data, monitoring cost and schedule trends, and preparing recurring reports using Port Authority systems and tools. The position requires strong analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, public-sector environment.

• Provide project plan trend analysis and maintain accurate project control data
• Track project cost and schedule performance and analyze variances against approved plans
• Compile monthly PMO reports, including training, staffing (vacation and sick leave), budget, and contract reports
• Serve as PMO point of contact for Project Authorization, Planning Authorization, and Contract Authorization within ICMS
• Support coordination across multiple projects while managing competing priorities effectively
• Develop and maintain capital project milestone datasets to support on-time delivery
• Update Stage of Good Repair (SGR) scores in the ICMS system
• Track and maintain bid and contract award information in SharePoint
• Perform project cost and schedule analysis and develop monthly and annual performance reports
• Maintain crosswalk and milestone reports

Requirements

We are proud to partner with the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) on high-impact infrastructure and technology initiatives. We are currently seeking talented professionals to collaborate with subject matter experts, project managers, and process owners to deliver critical projects.

• Strong knowledge of project control concepts, including cost control, scheduling, performance reporting, and variance analysis
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel reporting skills
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to obtain a SWAC ID and required security clearances immediately upon hiring
• Familiarity with Port Authority systems, including ICMS and internal reporting platforms
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a PMO environment
• 1–3 years of progressively responsible experience in a project controls, senior analyst, or similar role
• Experience using Primavera P6 scheduling software
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, accounting, economics, business administration, or a technical discipline; or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification with a technical degree
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data, identify issues, and recommend solutions
• Background in capital planning, cost-benefit analysis, and risk management
• Experience supporting public-sector or large-scale capital infrastructure programs

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• A dynamic and supportive work environment
• Competitive salary with an extensive benefits package

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance