Project Controls AnalystLocation: Austin, TX, USType of Employment: Full-time Career Level: Entry Level / Early Professional Job Family: StrategyJob Summary: The Project Controls Analyst supports the Solution Delivery organization by improving the structure, quality, and usability of project and customer support data used to manage delivery performance.
The role contributes to schedule control, resource visibility, risk tracking, and project reporting and customer support by maintaining reliable information and supporting consistent project controls practices. This is an entry-level individual contributor role within the Project Controls and PMO function.
The role combines foundational project controls discipline with data analytics, reporting, and PMO systems support. The analyst works with project managers and stakeholders to help ensure that project plans, progress updates, and reporting outputs are accurate, consistent, and decision-relevant. The position also supports the evolution of solution delivery toward more integrated, automated, and data-driven project controls, including dashboards, workflows, and early-stage AI-enabled capabilities.Core Responsibilities:Maintain and improve project schedules, ensuring alignment with actual execution progressTranslate delivery status into clear, decision-relevant reporting for internal leadership and customersIdentify inconsistencies between plans and reality and drive correction with the delivery teamSupport forecasting, resource visibility, and risk tracking to enable early interventionEnsure project data is trusted without reconciliation cyclesHow You Will Create Impact:Your success is measured by delivery outcomes, not by the quality of artifacts. Over time, you will:Move project controls from reactive reporting to forward-looking steeringIncrease confidence in schedules and forecasts across projectsEnable earlier identification and mitigation of risksReduce dependency on manual reconciliation and subjective interpretationYou will introduce more advanced methods such as predictive forecasting, scenario modeling, and automation — always anchored in real project execution.What This Role Is Not:This role sits deliberately between traditional project controls and pure analytics. It is not:A business intelligence or data science role focused on building analytics productsA traditional scheduling role focused on maintaining toolsA strategy or consulting role analyzing organizational performanceWhat We Are Looking For:We are looking for individuals who combine structured thinking with a bias toward real-world execution. You are likely a strong fit if you:Prefer resolving inconsistencies over perfecting modelsAre comfortable working with incomplete or imperfect data and still enabling decisionsChallenge assumptions when data does not reflect actual progressSee tools and analytics as a way to improve delivery systems, not as an end in themselvesAre motivated by making projects succeed, not just by making data look correctYou are drawn to environments where:Reality is messyProgress depends on influencing teams, not just building toolsImprovement requires both structure and persistencePrimary Responsibilities:Project Controls and Scheduling SupportResource and Risk Management SupportReporting, Dashboards, and AnalyticsAutomation and Continuous ImprovementPMO Systems and Operational SupportCore Competencies & KSAs:Project Controls DisciplineAnalytical ThinkingAttention to DetailDigital FluencyCommunicationCollaborationOwnership and AccountabilityContinuous Improvement OrientationMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in business analytics, information systems, engineering management, project management, data analytics, or a related fieldA minimum of three years of experience in foundational understanding of project management, scheduling, or data analysis conceptsExperience working with structured data, spreadsheets, or reporting toolsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to communicate clearly in both written and verbal formatsAbility to manage multiple tasks and maintain organized, accurate informationWillingness to learn project controls practices, PMO tools, and data systemsPreferred Qualifications:Exposure to project controls tools such as Oracle Primavera Cloud, Primavera P6, or Microsoft ProjectExperience with Power BI, Excel-based reporting, and data visualizationExperience with AI-powered project management tools and low-code automationFamiliarity with workflow automation tools such as Power Automate or similar platformsAcademic or internship experience involving project scheduling, reporting, or analyticsTools and Proficiency:Initial exposure to project controls and scheduling tools (e.g., Oracle Primavera Cloud or Microsoft Project)Data analysis and reporting tools (e.g. Power BI, Excel)Collaboration and document management tools (e.g. SharePoint)Workflow and automation tools (e.g. Power Automate, Power Apps)AI-powered tools and automation (e.g. CoPilot Agents, Claude Cowork)Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to perform the essential functions of this job in compliance with ADA and OSHA guidelines. Stationary Position: Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while working at a computer Movement / Traversal: Occasionally moves within office or remote workspace to access equipment and participate in meetings Operation of Equipment: Regular use of computers and standard office equipment Communication: Must be able to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats Visual Requirements: Visual ability to review data, dashboards, and documentation Travel: This role may travel up to 5% of the time.Working Conditions:Primarily office-based or remote work environment Limited travel may be required depending on project needs Work involves coordination across multiple teams and time-sensitive deliverables Occasional extended hours may be required to support reporting cycles or project milestonesWhy Join Yunex Traffic?Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage through BCBSTX Company-paid disability and life insurance Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) Paid Time Off (PTO) 10 Company paid holidaysWork with cutting-edge ITS technology and be part of a global leader in traffic management solutions. Impactful Work: Help make roads safer, communities more livable, and mobility more sustainable.