Project Analyst

Project Analyst, North America

Ashburn, Virginia, USA

Position type: Full-Time

Reports to: Business Area Director

Closing date: Open until filled

Introduction

Are you passionate about what makes complex capital projects really tick? Are you curious how the business and project worlds combine to deliver future assets? Do you love making connections and solving puzzles or problems? Are you detailed and focused yet you also have broad interests and ideas and excellent communication skills? Do you enjoy analytical research work while also being comfortable client-facing? Are you seeking mentorship and a clear career path in your professional growth?

If so, IPA Inc. has an opening in its North America office (located in Ashburn, VA) for a Project Analyst. The role is one with potential to become a consultant and trusted advisor in your specialization in Industry. The Project Analyst will lead evaluations and consulting for some of the largest and most influential companies in the world in different industries to improve the effectiveness of their capital projects.

The candidate should have strong analytical skills and intellectual curiosity and a desire to contribute as a thought leader. The candidate’s interest in studying the factors that determine success in complex, technologically advanced projects and organizations is critical. Aptitude for and demonstrated skills to be a successful analyst include your ability to connect real life with data and vice versa, to know when to ask more questions and when to just listen, and to be self-motivated to learn and thrive.

IPA has offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Australia, Brazil, and Singapore; as such, major industry leaders globally rely on us to assess the health of their capital project systems and provide recommendations to improve their performance. IPA evaluates hundreds of capital projects every year, developing very complete technical, business, and people histories from their front-end through early operation. These histories become the data we use to find what works and what does not work in capital projects. The IPA project databases are unique and the most comprehensive sources of capital project experience in existence. IPA also takes a leading role in empirical research into the drivers of better projects and project systems, using our extensive databases of past project performance.

Responsibilities:

• Interfacing directly with clients in person to collect project data and uncover areas of risk
• Applying statistical analysis to quantify your findings
• Writing reports to provide insight and recommendations for clients
• Delivering verbal feedback and presentations to technical and business audiences
• Working collaboratively with capital project teams and project organizations to improve business competitiveness
• Conducting research on the drivers of project success and failure using statistics and IPA’s proprietary database

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Demonstrable English language oral and written communication skills; fluency in Spanish or French is an advantage
• Excellent listening, presentation, and report writing skills with strong attention to detail
• Intellectual curiosity
• Solid analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain relationships at senior levels with client companies
• Strong work ethic
• Positive attitude and willingness to work in a team
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
• Flexibility in taking on a variety of assignments

Travel

• This position requires up to 30 percent travel. Candidates are required to have proper documentation for necessary business travel

Education and Experience:

• An advanced degree in engineering, science (physics, chemistry, petroleum, geology), statistics, operations research, economics, or related fields
• 3+ years of experience in a relevant position (e.g., analyst, consultant, project manager, researcher, statistician, engineer) is desirable

WHY IPA?

For over 35 years, IPA has delivered groundbreaking research and quantitative risk analyses to enhance the value generated by our clients’ capital project systems and meet their obligations for sustainable and safe performance. IPA guides capital‑intensive organizations to establish the right combination of people, work process, and governance to maximize performance across several measures: cost, schedule, safety, operability performance, and carbon reduction. We have a dataset of over 24,000 capital projects as the basis of our work. Our clients are leading companies in the energy, minerals, infrastructure, chemicals, pharmaceutical, and consumer products sectors. IPA is committed to social and ethical responsibility, and all global offices initiate or participate in local charity initiatives to support those in need. IPA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should complete the form at https://www.ipaglobal.com/careers/project-analyst-north-america-2/ and include a cover letter, resume, and salary requirement.