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Project Analyst

Saalex is seeking a Project Analyst in Ridgecrest, CA to support project planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting by collecting and analyzing project data, maintaining accurate documentation, tracking milestones, and helping identify risks, issues, and opportunities for improvement. This role works closely with project managers, team members, and stakeholders to ensure projects remain aligned with organizational goals, schedules, budgets, and performance expectations.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $80k-$150k annually (depending upon experience)

Work Location: Onsite.

Essential Functions:

  • Assist with development and maintenance of project plans, schedules, milestones, deliverables, and action item trackers.
  • Collect, organize, and analyze project data to support decision-making, performance reporting, and trend identification.
  • Prepare project status reports, dashboards, briefings, and other stakeholder communications.
  • Monitor project progress against scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives; identify variances and recommend corrective actions.
  • Maintain accurate project documentation, meeting notes, risk registers, issue logs, and change records.
  • Support budget tracking, cost analysis, invoice review, funding status updates, and related financial reporting as needed.
  • Coordinate with project managers, functional leads, customers, subcontractors, and internal teams to gather inputs and resolve open items.
  • Identify project risks, dependencies, bottlenecks, and process gaps; recommend mitigation strategies or process improvements.
  • Support preparation for project reviews, audits, customer meetings, and internal leadership briefings.
  • Ensure project activities and documentation comply with company policies, contract requirements, and applicable procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

  • This position typically operates in a professional office or hybrid work environment. The role requires regular use of a computer, participation in meetings, and communication with internal and external stakeholders. Occasional travel may be required based on project needs.

Requirements

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, project management, finance, data analytics, operations, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
  • Two or more years of experience supporting project management, operations, business analysis, finance, contract administration, or a related function.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
  • Ability to develop accurate reports, track action items, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize complex information clearly.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Desired:

  • Experience supporting government contracts, technical programs, operations teams, or regulated project environments.
  • Familiarity with project management methodologies, project controls, risk management, earned value concepts, or continuous improvement practices.
  • Experience with project management or business tools such as Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Power BI, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar systems.
  • Project Management Professional, Certified Associate in Project Management, Lean Six Sigma, or related certification.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, project management, finance, data analytics, operations, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.

Security Clearance:

  • Active Secret clearance required. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Wellness Resources
  • Stock Option Benefit

What this application asks

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First name, Last name, Email, Phone, Home Address Line 1, Home Address Line 2, City, State, Zip Code, Address, Are you legally eligible to be employed in the United States? (Proof of identity and eligibility will be required upon employment):, Are you at least 18 years or older? (If no, you may be required to provide authorization to work):, Have you ever worked for this Company before?, If Yes, please provide details (Where/When/Job Title):, Are you able to perform the essential functions of the job for which you are applying with or without a reasonable accommodation?, When would you be available to begin work?, Type of Employment Desired:, Hourly rate/salary desired:, Are you currently employed?, If so, may we inquire of your present employer?, If presently employed, why are you considering leaving?, Would you be able and willing to travel as needed by the job?, Affirmation: I affirm that I have not entered into any non-competition, non-solicitation, non-disclosure/confidentiality or any other agreement with a former employer that limits, restricts, bars, or in any way impacts my ability to work for Saalex:, If no, please provide us with a copy of your agreement:, Do you have a disability? A person has a disability if they have a physical or mental impairment or medical condition that substantially limits a major life activity, or if they have a history or record of such an impairment or medical condition. Examples include but are not limited to: Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally) Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS Blind or low vision Cancer (past or present) Cardiovascular or heart disease Celiac disease Cerebral palsy Deaf or serious difficulty hearing Diabetes Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders Epilepsy or other seizure disorder Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome Intellectual or developmental disability Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD Missing limbs or partially missing limbs Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS) Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities Partial or complete paralysis (any cause) Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema Short stature (dwarfism) Traumatic brain injury, Are you a protected veteran? Protected veterans include: Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran(within 3 years of discharge), Active Duty Wartime, Campaign Badge Veteran, or Armed Forces Service Medal Veteran., Resume, Summary, Education, Highschool Name & Location:, Did you graduate?, If you have completed any special courses, seminars, and/or training that would help you to perform the position for which you are applying, please describe:, Please upload any relevant certifications:, Experience, Latest Employer Name:, Dates Employed:, Job Title, Supervisor Name & Title:, May we contact?, Reason for leaving:, Cover letter, Authorization: By entering your name below, you are verifying that you have read and understand the disclaimer below. I certify that the answers given herein are true and complete, that I understand that this application does not signify a contract or guarantee of employment. I desire to obtain employment with Saalex Corporation ("Saalex"). By my signature below, I authorize Saalex to obtain and verify information contained in my application, resume and other job-related documents and to exchange information with personal and professional references with respect to my employment history and past performance. Further, I hereby authorize Saalex or a third party designated by Saalex to conduct an employment background investigation and give my consent for full and complete disclosure about my background, job qualifications and credentials. This includes, but is not limited to, employment history, Social Security trace, academic records, professional license and certification checks, military records, driving records, criminal conviction records (FBI-national and state), personal and/or professional references, and other matters related to all statements contained in this application for employment, as may be necessary in arriving at an employment decision. If the position(s) for which I am applying requires a more thorough investigation as a condition of employment, I agree to comply with and submit to all required procedures and conditions as prescribed. I understand that my employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background investigation, reference checks and the verification of information contained in this application and understand the information shall be confidential and safeguarded for its intended purpose. Further, I understand that I may be subject to substance testing as part of any pre-employment background investigation and while employed at Saalex. I hereby grant Saalex permission to conduct substance testing in accordance with state and federal law. I understand that my refusal to agree to substance testing may result in a negative employment action or termination of employment. I understand that in order to achieve uniformity and to comply with Saalex policy, Saalex's offers of employment are limited to those contained in signed written offer letters to prospective employees. I also understand that any verbal discussions of terms or conditions of employment by Saalex representatives are not binding upon Saalex unless confirmed in such signed offer letters, and that employment would be for no definite or determinable period. I understand and acknowledge that, unless otherwise defined by applicable law, any employment relationship with this organization is of an "at will" nature, which means that the Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this "at will" employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization. In the event of employment, I understand that omissions and false or misleading information given in my application or interview(s) may result in discharge, regardless of the time elapsed before discovery. I understand, also, that I am required to abide by all rules and regulations of the employer. I also understand that should I be employed by Saalex, I will be required in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA), to provide, by my third day of employment, information attesting to my employment eligibility status. I acknowledge that this verification is a condition of employment and that failure to comply will void my offer of employment. Signature:, Authorization Signature Date:, STATEMENT FOR MARYLAND APPLICANTS: UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT, OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT AN INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A LIE DETECTOR OR SIMILAR TEST. AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $100., Signature Date:, Do you currently hold an active security clearance?, If so, what level clearance do you currently hold?, Have you ever held a clearance in the past?, If so, what level of clearance have you held previously?, Do you have the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance? Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

  • Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in business administration, project management, finance, data analytics, operations, or a related field or equivalent experience? yes / no
  • Do you have two or more years of experience supporting project management, operations, business analysis, finance, contract administration, or a related function? yes / no
  • Do you have experience supporting government contracts, technical programs, operations teams, or regulated project environments? yes / no
  • Do you have familiarity with project management methodologies, project controls, risk management, earned value concepts, or continuous improvement practices? yes / no
  • Do you have experience with project management or business tools such as Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Power BI, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar systems? yes / no

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