Business/Project Analyst

Business/Project Analyst – Contract – Remote – $50.00-$56.63/hr. The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s/applicant’s qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position. The end client is unable to sponsor or transfer visas for this position; all parties authorized to work in the US without sponsorship are encouraged to apply. Our client is seeking a Business/Project Analyst for a Remote Opportunity. Role Description • Support project strategy, planning, scheduling, and coordination activities across a small portfolio of cybersecurity risk assessment projects. Maintain project plans, milestones, dependencies, risks, issues, and action items using Azure DevOps (ADO), SharePoint, and Excel. Coordinate activities across multiple workstreams to support timely project execution and delivery. Maintain and administer project, program, and team repositories. Manage SharePoint sites, document libraries, records retention requirements, and project artifacts. Ensure project documentation, evidence, and deliverables are organized, current, and readily available for reporting and audit purposes. Coordinate and deliver project and program status reporting. Prepare written and verbal updates for leadership, stakeholders, and PMO governance activities. Track project performance metrics, milestones, risks, issues, and dependencies. Develop, maintain, and update team processes, procedures, standards, and operating documentation. Support technical writing, process improvement, and documentation standardization efforts. Maintain process inventories and procedural repositories. Design, develop, and maintain program dashboards and reporting solutions. Utilize Power BI, SharePoint, Excel, and related tools to provide actionable management reporting. Develop visualizations and metrics supporting program performance, governance, and decision-making. Support team members with development of reports, presentations, and executive communications. Prepare executive-ready materials utilizing Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Copilot. Assist with presentation formatting, branding compliance, and communication deliverables. Perform data analysis, trend identification, and visualization activities. Analyze project, risk, compliance, and operational data using Power BI, Excel, and Copilot-enabled capabilities. Produce meaningful insights to support leadership decision making and program management. Maintain awareness of Navy Federal branding standards and presentation requirements. Ensure all reporting, dashboards, presentations, and communications align with current corporate and Security organization templates and standards. Operate effectively within a technology, cybersecurity, governance, risk, and compliance environment. Support initiatives involving information security, operational risk, technology risk, regulatory compliance, and governance activities. Skills & Requirements • Experience supporting project management or program management functions. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, and Teams. • Experience using Azure DevOps (ADO) for project coordination, backlog management, and reporting. • Experience developing dashboards and reporting solutions using Power BI. • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. • Experience performing data analysis and developing executive-level reporting and presentations. • Excellent written, verbal, and technical communication skills. • Demonstrated technical writing and documentation management experience. • Experience maintaining process documentation, procedures, and records repositories. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate activities across diverse stakeholder groups. • Experience within cybersecurity, information security, technology risk, governance, compliance, or related environments preferred. • Experience in the financial services industry preferred. • Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Information Security, Computer Science, or related field. • 5–10 years of experience in project management/coordination or business analysis and technical writing. • Experience with Microsoft Copilot and AI-enabled productivity tools desired. Desired Skills • Power BI Dashboard Development • Azure DevOps (ADO) • SharePoint Administration & Governance • Project Planning & Coordination • PMO Reporting • Technical Writing • Executive Communications • Data Analysis • Cybersecurity & Technology Risk • Process Improvement • Data Visualization • Microsoft Copilot Benefits/Other Compensation This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit). Why Hays? You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it. Nervous about an upcoming interview? Unsure how to write a new resume? Visit the Hays Career Advice section to learn top tips to help you stand out from the crowd when job hunting. Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays’ guiding principles is ‘do the right thing’. We also believe that actions speak louder than words. In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us. In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570. Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.