About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, IT.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level Project Analyst role supports project reporting and analytics for utility distribution design and related infrastructure projects. Typical responsibilities include:

• Assist with collecting, validating, and maintaining project data and databases.
• Produce regular reports, KPI summaries, and dashboards for project managers and operations teams.
• Identify trends and variances in project performance and surface actionable insights.
• Build and maintain data visualizations and dashboards using tools such as Quickbase, Tableau, Power BI, or Excel.
• Support standardization of reporting processes and documentation of metrics definitions.
• Work with cross-functional teams (project managers, engineers, operations) to ensure data integrity and timely reporting.
• Help implement process improvements that increase visibility into schedule, cost, and quality metrics.
• Perform ad-hoc analyses to answer business questions and support decision-making.

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What We’re Looking For

Minimum qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Engineering Technology, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Computer Science, or related field preferred.
• 0–2 years of experience in data analysis, reporting, project coordination, project controls, business operations, or a related function.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, lookups, data organization).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present findings clearly.
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving aptitude.

Preferred / nice-to-have

• Experience with Quickbase, Tableau, Power BI, SQL, Smartsheet, ArcGIS, Alteryx, or similar analytics/reporting platforms.
• Exposure to utility, engineering, construction, telecommunications, or infrastructure project workflows.
• Experience developing dashboards, tracking KPIs, or supporting process improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with electric utility or power distribution operations.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process, please contact your Careertakes recruiter to request assistance.

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Preferred Tools & Skills

• Microsoft Excel (advanced)
• Power BI, Tableau, or Quickbase
• SQL for querying and data extraction
• Smartsheet, ArcGIS, or Alteryx (beneficial)
• Dashboard design and KPI tracking
• Data cleaning, validation, and basic statistical analysis

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Why You’ll Like Working with Confidential Client

• Hands-on, early-career exposure to project performance analytics that impact real infrastructure work.
• Opportunity to expand technical skills with modern reporting and BI tools.
• Collaborative team environment working with project managers and engineers.
• Inclusive employer practices and commitment to diversity.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind.
To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.