Project Analyst Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Project analysts are sponsored at consulting firms, financial institutions, technology companies, and engineering firms including Deloitte, JPMorgan, Google, and Bechtel for roles performing project cost analysis, schedule tracking, risk assessment, and resource optimization that require degrees in business analytics, finance, engineering, or operations research. H-1B visa classification is strong because project analysis involves quantitative methodology and specialized tools, and demand spans IT project analytics at tech companies, capital project controls at construction firms, and portfolio analysis at financial institutions.
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Project Financial Analyst I
Syneos Health® is a leading fully-integrated life sciences services organization built to accelerate customer success. We partner with innovators at every point across the drug development and commercialization continuum, helping them navigate complexity, anticipate change and accelerate progress. Our Clinical Solutions team members act with a drug development mindset, applying their years of experience and deep expertise to truly understand customer needs and represent those in the solutions we shape. Whether you join us in a Functional Service Provider partnership or a Full-Service environment, you’ll collaborate with passionate problem solvers, innovating as a team to help our customers achieve their goals. We are agile and driven to deliver – for one another, our customers, and, most importantly, for those in need. Discover what your 25,000 future colleagues already know:
Why Syneos Health
* We are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression; supportive and engaged line management; technical and therapeutic area training; peer recognition and total rewards program.
* We are committed to building an inclusive culture – where you can authentically be yourself. Central to this is our purpose – Driven to Deliver – which captures the passion of our colleagues to show up each day and shape solutions that have the ability to dramatically impact someone’s life.
* We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because we know that when we bring together smart colleagues from across the world, we can shape the future of healthcare, driving impact for customers and defining the pace of patient progress.
Job Responsibilities
Job Summary
Serves as financial analyst for Business Unit Controller(s) and Associate Director(s) Finance. Prepares, reconciles, analyzes and reports Business Unit(s) revenue, contracts, projects, and associated metrics. Produces financial and other business analyses, interpretation, and investigation of data for operations for assigned projects and contracts. Ensures all reporting activities are accurate and prepared within established timelines.
Core Responsibilities
Supports Business Unit Controller in:
- Records revenue each month for Unit, Fee for Service and Fixed Price contracts;
- Loads project budgets into Oracle/Revenue Wizard and maintaining key member lists (project set up) and other project data in Oracle and associated systems and schedules;
- Drafts project level actual versus budget/forecast variance analysis monthly as well as monthly reports for distribution in analyzing monthly results;
- Drafts monthly forecasting of financial results (backlog);
- Meets established deadlines for Revenue and Backlog submittals;
- Timely preparation of project close out reconciliations;
- Reviews, with assistance, executed Work Orders and Change Orders for bonus or other anomalies.
Works closely with Business Unit Controller to:
- Captures, assesses and consolidates results; and
- Drafts key reports such as annual cost and expense budgets, cost rates, cost and expense forecasting, monthly utilization, headcount, revenue backlog analysis, and/or gross profit for assigned area.
Updates predefined reports.
Attends project meetings as applicable to support assigned areas. Attends project kick-off meetings to capture and process relevant data for set up of newly awarded projects onto financial systems and schedules. Attends monthly project review (MPRs) meetings to ensure understanding/concurrence of project status, potential issues and the accuracy of the forecast.
* Monitors the overall health of assigned projects including but not limited to revenues, gross profit, receivables, and unbilled amounts as well as project close outs and reconciliations.
Qualifications
Education Requirements
Minimum 4 Year / Bachelors Degree BA/BS degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or equivalent education and experience.
Additional Qualifications
Pharmaceutical or CRO experience preferred.
Strong English proficiency. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is essential.
Proficiency with accounting software packages.
Experience with Oracle Finance is preferred.
Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, organizational, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
Excellent financial, communication, and interpersonal skills as well as a high level of personal motivation to achieve.
Demonstrated ability to work with confidential and sensitive data.
Ability to perform several tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines is necessary.
Critical Skills
Disclaimer
Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.
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Years Of Experience Required
Minimum of zero to two (0 - 2) years of related experience
Physical Requirements
Position requires: ability to occasionally move about inside the office to access filing cabinets, office equipment, etc. and to move between office locations; ability to maintain a stationary position for prolonged periods of time; ability to occasionally manipulate (e.g., lift, carry, move) office items and packages of light to medium weights of 10-35 pounds; ability to constantly operate a computer and other office productivity equipment (e.g., scanner, phone, printer, copier); ability to perceive and assess written materials for prolonged periods of time; and ability to frequently communicate with colleagues on the phone, by email, and in-person.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. The noise level in the work environment is low. This is a largely sedentary role. At Syneos Health, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which Our People can thrive, develop and advance. We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable benefits and a quality-of-life balance. The benefits for this position may include a company car or car allowance, Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, Company match 401k, eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance, and flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.
Salary Range
$47,000.00 - $79,900.00
The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the Syneos Health range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.
Get to know Syneos Health
Over the past 5 years, we have worked with 94% of all Novel FDA Approved Drugs, 95% of EMA Authorized Products and over 200 Studies across 73,000 Sites and 675,000+ Trial patients. No matter what your role is, you’ll take the initiative and challenge the status quo with us in a highly competitive and ever-changing environment. Learn more about Syneos Health.
Additional Information
Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Project Analyst
Consulting Firms Sponsor Project Analysts at High Volume
Deloitte, Accenture, PwC, EY, and KPMG sponsor for project analysts supporting client engagements with cost modeling, timeline analysis, and resource planning. Starting compensation is $65,000 to $90,000 with rapid progression at major firms.
Financial Institutions Sponsor for Portfolio and Project Analytics
JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Citi, and Bank of America sponsor for project analysts tracking technology transformation programs, regulatory implementation, and operations initiatives. These roles require finance or analytics degrees and pay $75,000 to $115,000.
Engineering and Construction Firms Need Project Controls Analysts
Bechtel, Fluor, AECOM, and Jacobs sponsor for project controls analysts performing earned value management, cost forecasting, and schedule analysis on capital projects. CHIPS Act and infrastructure spending drive demand for analysts on megaprojects.
Technology Companies Sponsor for IT and Product Project Analytics
Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Salesforce sponsor for project analysts tracking engineering programs, product launches, and infrastructure deployments. These roles pay $90,000 to $150,000 with equity and require analytics or CS degrees.
Healthcare Project Analysts at Nonprofits Get Cap-Exempt Filing
Project analysts at Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins, and Cleveland Clinic supporting clinical system implementations and facility expansion qualify for cap-exempt H-1B. These roles combine project analytics with healthcare operational knowledge.
PMP and Data Analytics Certifications Strengthen Both Pathways
PMP certification demonstrates project management methodology expertise while SQL, Python, Tableau, and Power BI proficiency demonstrates the analytical depth employers value. Certified analysts with technical skills earn 12 to 18% more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do companies sponsor H-1B visas for Project Analysts?
Yes. Consulting firms, financial institutions, technology companies, and engineering firms sponsor for roles requiring analytics, finance, or engineering degrees. H-1B visa classification is strong because project analysis involves quantitative methodology.
What is the typical salary for sponsored Project Analyst roles?
Consulting firm project analysts earn $65,000 to $95,000. Financial services project analysts earn $75,000 to $118,000. Technology company project analysts earn $88,000 to $148,000 with equity.
What qualifications strengthen a Project Analyst's sponsorship case?
A degree in business analytics, finance, engineering, or operations research provides the strongest H-1B foundation. PMP certification demonstrates methodology expertise. Proficiency in SQL, Python, Tableau, Primavera P6, or Microsoft Project demonstrates technical analytical capabilities.
Which industries sponsor Project Analysts most frequently?
Management consulting firms sponsor at the highest volume across client engagements. Financial institutions sponsor for technology and operations program analytics. Engineering firms sponsor for capital project controls on megaprojects.
What is the career progression for a sponsored Project Analyst?
The path moves from project analyst to senior analyst to project manager to program manager to director of project management. Program managers earn $110,000 to $170,000. Directors at consulting and tech firms earn $160,000 to $260,000.
How to find Project Analyst jobs with visa sponsorship?
Finding Project Analyst positions with visa sponsorship requires targeting companies in consulting, technology, healthcare, and financial services that frequently hire international talent. Migrate Mate specializes in connecting Project Analysts with employers offering H-1B, L-1 visa, and other work visa sponsorships. Focus your search on mid-to-large corporations and consulting firms that have established sponsorship programs and regularly hire analytical professionals for their project management teams.