Project / Business Analyst (Washington, D.C.)

Washington, DC
United States

Xyster Consulting

51 to 200 employees

Xyster Consulting manages complex IT initiatives that transform enterprise organizations. We are a major force in aligning business vision with technology to facilitate change. Xyster approaches projects through the lens of the business and uses technology as an enabler to drive results.

 Our niche in the consulting paradigm is translating technology strategy into executable road maps, driving transition from current state to future state. Our project governance and hands-on approach are geared to transform business, optimize technology and mitigate risk.

 Key Offerings:
• Program and Project Management
• IT Transition and Transformation
• Business Process Reengineering
• Enterprise Resource Planning
• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
• Organizational Change Management and Training
• Facilities Consolidation and Relocation
• Strategic IT Consulting

We are less driven by theory or high-level strategy and more by reality and daily execution. Developed in our extensive IT practice, our methodology is unique and readily adaptable across multiple industries and sectors. We measure success by what our clients achieve.

We are entrepreneurial to our core, but thrive in enterprise environments. By cultivating smart energetic talent, we drive their professional development, our company’s growth, and our clients’ satisfaction.

Company Info

Job description

Role

Xyster Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Project Analyst for an engagement based in Washington, D.C. This is a full-time and client-facing position that reports to the Xyster Program Manager. Applicants based in the Washington metropolitan area are encouraged to apply.

At Xyster, the Project Analyst analyzes, documents, measures and tracks the requirements and progress of a project throughout its lifecycle, helping ensure the project team achieves its objectives within scope, schedule and budget. The Project Analyst is involved in a broad spectrum of work required to support a large project teams consisting of multiple functional tracks.

Responsibilities

The Project Analyst is not expected to have prior knowledge of the project domain; however, he/she must have an interest in honing the below set of competencies:

  • Work with key business stakeholders to analyze, define and document project requirements and business processes
  • Coordinate project activities including corresponding with the client, scheduling or participating in meetings, or tracking project action items (meeting minutes, meeting follow-up, issues tracking, etc.)
  • Assist the Program Manager with preparing high-level and detailed project plans through flowcharts, project planning software, etc.
  • Actively manage the project calendar and resource schedules
  • Monitor progress against project plans, develop presentations, communicate status to project teams and key stakeholders on a frequent basis
  • Coordinate with cross functional teams and business stakeholders at various stages of project development, including development, testing and implementation

Requirements

  • Candidates based in the Washington metropolitan area are encouraged to apply
  • 0 to 2 years of experience working in a related field requiring strong analytical skills
  • Competent at meeting tight deadlines, performing high-quality work and diligent follow up
  • Excellent, concise written and verbal communication skills
  • Prior customer service/client facing role highly desired
  • Adept at summarizing and concluding activities, applying appropriate documentation standards
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), willingness to obtain advanced proficiency
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Project, Visio, SharePoint and/or willingness to obtain advanced proficiency

Education
Undergraduate degree in any discipline (technology background preferred)

Company Description

Xyster Consulting manages complex IT initiatives that transform enterprise organizations. We are a major force in aligning business vision with technology to facilitate change. Xyster approaches projects through the lens of the business and uses technology as an enabler to drive results.

Our niche in the consulting paradigm is translating technology strategy into executable road maps, driving transition from current state to future state. Our project governance and hands-on approach are geared to transform business, optimize technology and mitigate risk.

Key Offerings:
Program and Project Management
IT Transition and Transformation
Business Process Reengineering
Enterprise Resource Planning
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
Organizational Change Management and Training
Facilities Consolidation and Relocation
Strategic IT Consulting

We are less driven by theory or high-level strategy and more by reality and daily execution. Developed in our extensive IT practice, our methodology is unique and readily adaptable across multiple industries and sectors. We measure success by what our clients achieve.

We are entrepreneurial to our core, but thrive in enterprise environments. By cultivating smart energetic talent, we drive their professional development, our company's growth, and our clients' satisfaction.

Work location: Washington, DC

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