Project Management Analyst Jobs in California

Project Management Analyst jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in technology, defense and aerospace, healthcare systems, and large-scale infrastructure, with openings at every level from entry-level coordinator to senior analyst. The heaviest hiring is in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where employers such as Kaiser Permanente, Northrop Grumman, and Salesforce maintain significant project management functions. The most in-demand specialties include IT project governance, Agile delivery, and capital program analysis. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles6
Top employerHII
Top citySan Diego, CA
Cities hiring3
Work type100% On-site
Top industryConstruction

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Deloitte
Project Management Analyst
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Deloitte
Added 1d ago
Project Management Analyst
Deloitte
San Jose, California
Account Management
Business Development
Sales
$56k - $93k/yr
Bachelor's degree in information technology
10,000+

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Vail Resorts
Sr Analyst: Project Management
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Sr Analyst: Project Management
Vail Resorts
California
Business Analysis
Compensation & Benefits
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
$74k - $105k/yr
On-Site
10,000+

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University of California - San Francisco
Project Management Analyst
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University of California - San Francisco
Added 1w ago
Project Management Analyst
University of California - San Francisco
San Francisco, California
Program Management
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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HII
Project Management Analyst 3
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HII
Added 2w ago
Project Management Analyst 3
HII
San Diego, California
Account Management
Business Development
Sales
$86k - $104k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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Jamestown Management Corporation
Project Management Analyst
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Jamestown Management Corporation
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Project Management Analyst
Jamestown Management Corporation
San Francisco, California
Business Analyst
Data Analytics
Sales
$90k - $115k/yr
201-500

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Project Management Analyst Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Diego
2 jobs
San Francisco
2 jobs
San Jose
1 job

Project Management Analyst Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

HII
HII1 open role
Noblis
Noblis1 open role
Deloitte
Deloitte1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate

What California Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a related technical field
  • PMP or CAPM certification from the Project Management Institute preferred or required
  • Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, or Smartsheet
  • Two or more years of experience supporting cross-functional projects in a structured environment
  • Strong data analysis skills using Excel, Tableau, or comparable reporting platforms
  • Experience working within Agile, Scrum, or hybrid delivery frameworks

Project Management Analyst Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a project management analyst in California?

California does not require a state-issued license to work as a project management analyst, so the path centers on education and professional credentials. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in business, management information systems, or a related field. From there, earning a CAPM or PMP certification through the Project Management Institute signals readiness to California hiring managers across tech, healthcare, and defense sectors, which dominate the state's market.

How much do project management analysts make in California?

Project management analysts in California earn a median of about $120,910 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $69,180 for the lowest 10% to over $188,560 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire project management analysts in California?

Employers hiring project management analysts in California right now include HII, Noblis, and Deloitte, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's mix of enterprise technology firms, large integrated health systems, and federal defense contractors creates unusually broad and consistent demand for this role across the state.

Which California cities have the most project management analyst jobs?

San Diego, San Francisco, and California have the most project management analyst openings in California. The Bay Area concentration reflects the density of enterprise software and cloud infrastructure companies headquartered there, while Los Angeles draws demand from entertainment, healthcare, and aerospace, and San Diego's openings are driven heavily by defense contractors and biotech firms with large program management functions.

Are there remote project management analyst jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields, since project management analysis is fundamentally a desk-based, coordination-and-reporting role that translates well to distributed teams. About 0% of project management analyst openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how broadly California employers have adopted flexible work after the pandemic. The portions of the role most often performed remotely include status reporting, stakeholder communications, and scheduling.

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

The most realistic entry path is moving from an adjacent coordinator or analyst role into a junior project management analyst position. Large California employers such as Kaiser Permanente, UC system campuses, and major technology firms regularly hire project coordinators and business analysts who then transition into analyst roles. Completing a CAPM or a Google Project Management Certificate strengthens an application substantially, and building a portfolio of process documentation or a small project case study gives California hiring managers something concrete to evaluate.

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

You can find and apply to project management analyst jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find positions that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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