Project Analyst

Sr. Project Analyst

Location: Hybrid - Sacramento, CA
Employment Type: W2 Contract-to-Hire (through Ledgent Technology)
Work Authorization: Must be eligible to work W2. No C2C
Relocation Assistance: Not available

About the Role

Ledgent Technology is partnering with a Sacramento-based organization to hire a Sr. Project Analyst to support mid- to large-scale, cross-functional initiatives within an enterprise environment. This is a hybrid role based in Sacramento, and candidates must be able to work onsite as required. No relocation is available.

This position is designed for a senior-level analyst who operates as a thought partner to Project Managers and business leaders. The focus is on requirements leadership, governance support, and business readiness, not task-based documentation alone.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead requirements definition, traceability, validation, and quality assurance across the full project lifecycle, from intake through post-delivery validation
• Partner closely with Project Managers to support planning, feasibility analysis, governance, reporting, and risk management
• Translate high-level business needs into structured, achievable outcomes, bridging strategy and execution
• Engage with business stakeholders and delivery teams to gather input, facilitate workshops, and drive alignment
• Identify and proactively manage risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies
• Support enterprise governance, compliance, and delivery standards
• Contribute to business and operational readiness, ensuring solutions are adoptable and sustainable
• Apply a continuous improvement mindset to analyst practices, standards, and tools

Required Experience and Skills

• 8+ years of combined experience in project analysis, coordination, and management
• 5+ years of direct experience leading requirements and quality analysis activities
• Proven experience supporting complex, cross-functional, enterprise initiatives end to end
• Strong understanding of PMO environments, governance models, and compliance expectations
• Demonstrated ability to operate with semi autonomy while managing ambiguity and complexity
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level communication
• Confidence facilitating discussions, workshops, and decision-making forums
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, SharePoint, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within financial services, banking, or credit union environments
• Knowledge of financial products, delivery channels, and operational processes
• Familiarity with contractual language and vendor-related discussions
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, MIS, Computer Science, or a related field
• Advanced degree preferred