Project Analyst Jobs in Virginia

Project Analyst jobs in Virginia are among the most active in the mid-Atlantic region, concentrated in federal consulting, defense contracting, information technology, and healthcare systems. The heaviest hiring runs from Northern Virginia and the D.C. suburbs through Richmond and into the Hampton Roads corridor, where firms like Booz Allen Hamilton, Leidos, and SAIC maintain large and enduring footprints. The most in-demand specialties are IT project analysis, federal program management support, and data-driven process improvement. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles55
Top employerHII
Top cityArlington, VA
Cities hiring16
Work type46% Hybrid
Top industryInvestment

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Right of Way Senior Project Analyst
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Right of Way Senior Project Analyst
Bowman
Reston, Virginia
Business Analysis
Data Analytics
Marketing
$76k - $100k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in business
1,001-5,000

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Technical Project Analyst
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Technical Project Analyst
Everforth ECS
Springfield, Virginia
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$85k - $100k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in information technology

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Project Control Analyst
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Project Control Analyst
VTG Defense
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Business Development
Investment Banking & Capital Markets
Investment Operations
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in finance
1,001-5,000

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Project Analyst
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Project Analyst
Raytheon
Arlington, Virginia
Business Analysis
Compensation & Benefits
Human Resources
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
$69k - $131k/yr
On-Site
Experience equivalent to degree accepted
10,000+

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Project Control Analyst
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Project Control Analyst
Booz Allen Hamilton
McLean, Virginia
Accounting
Business Analysis
Corporate Development & M&A
Investment Banking & Capital Markets
$53k - $108k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Project Analyst Jobs by City in Virginia

Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

McLean
7 jobs
Springfield
6 jobs
Newport News
6 jobs
Norfolk
4 jobs
Rosslyn
4 jobs
Chantilly
3 jobs
Herndon
2 jobs
Virginia Beach
2 jobs

Project Analyst Job Market in Virginia

A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

HII7 open roles
Booz Allen Hamilton6 open roles
Deloitte4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Investment & Asset Management
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Virginia Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in project analyst jobs across Virginia.

  • Bachelor's degree in business, information technology, or a related field
  • Demonstrated experience with project management tools such as Microsoft Project or Jira
  • PMP or CAPM certification from the Project Management Institute preferred
  • Ability to obtain or hold an active federal security clearance for government contracts
  • Proficiency in data analysis, reporting, and spreadsheet tools including Excel and Power BI
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder reporting and documentation

Project Analyst Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a project analyst in Virginia?

Virginia does not require a state-issued license to work as a project analyst. The typical path is a bachelor's degree in business administration, information systems, or a related field, followed by entry-level project coordinator or analyst roles. Many Virginia employers, especially federal contractors in Northern Virginia, give preference to candidates who hold or are pursuing a PMP or CAPM credential from the Project Management Institute, which has a major chapter presence in the region.

Which companies hire project analysts in Virginia?

Companies currently hiring project analysts in Virginia include HII, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Deloitte, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Virginia's dense federal contracting ecosystem means many of these openings are tied to government program support work, making it one of the most consistent hiring markets for the role in the country.

Which Virginia cities have the most project analyst jobs?

Arlington, McLean, and Springfield account for the largest share of project analyst openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia cities like Arlington and Tysons Corner drive demand through the region's concentration of federal agencies and defense contractors, while Richmond anchors hiring in state government, financial services, and healthcare, and Hampton Roads adds volume through its substantial military and logistics sector.

Are there remote project analyst jobs in Virginia?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 62% of project analyst openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the desk-based and analytical nature of the role. The portions of the work most likely to be fully remote are reporting, documentation, and data analysis tasks, while roles requiring client site presence or access to classified federal systems tend to require at least partial on-site work.

How can I get hired as a project analyst in Virginia with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is landing a project coordinator or junior analyst role with a mid-size federal contractor in Northern Virginia, where firms regularly hire new graduates into program support positions. Large employers like Booz Allen Hamilton and Leidos run early-career analyst programs designed for candidates with limited direct experience. A CAPM certification, even while still in school, gives a Virginia candidate a concrete edge, and moving laterally from roles like business analyst, administrative coordinator, or data associate is a well-worn path into the title.

Where can I find and apply to project analyst jobs in Virginia?

You can find and apply to project analyst jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings. Search the roles, find the ones that match your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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