Cloud and Things
Cloud and Things

Work Plan Project Analyst

Hybrid in Albany, NY, US • Posted 20 hours ago • Updated 18 hours ago
Full Time
Hybrid
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Our goal is to solve problems and deliver results for our clients. At Cloud and Things, you can be a part of transforming the public sector’s IT environment. Our team is on the forefront of helping to solve the government''s most complex IT challenges. If you are seeking a role that offers the opportunity to work on rewarding projects, consider a career with Cloud and Things.  

*This is an exempt position. Salary commensurate with experience*

Job Title: Work Plan Project Analyst
Location: Albany, NY (Hybrid)
Duration: 7 months (with potential for extension)
Start Date: 7/13/26
Hourly Rate: W2 $46-56/hour
Application Deadline: 6/24/26
Employment Type: Full Time


Overview:

We are seeking a Work Plan Project Analyst who will support our NYS client. This role will support the planning, maintenance, and oversight of complex integrated project schedules using Microsoft Project. The consultant will coordinate with 15+ workstream leads to track dependencies, identify schedule risks, and provide clear reporting and updates to project leadership.


Duties:
  • Develop, update, and maintain the integrated master schedule in Microsoft Project for project releases, waves, milestones, and interdependent workstream activities.
  • Gather, validate, and incorporate schedule inputs from 15+ workstream leads, proactively tracking status, dependencies, deliverables, and stakeholder commitments.
  • Monitor progress against deadlines, identify schedule variances, and escalate risks, bottlenecks, conflicts, and potential delays to project leadership.
  • Generate and present regular schedule reports, executive summaries, and visualizations to communicate project status, critical path items, and key schedule impacts.
  • Conduct schedule reviews and facilitate check-in meetings with workstream leads to validate timelines and assess impacts from scope, dependency, or priority changes.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve scheduling conflicts, align on critical path activities, and support timely decision-making across releases.
  • Support the adoption and enforcement of project management standards, templates, reporting processes, and established project controls.
  • Maintain clear written communication so project team members and stakeholders remain informed of schedule updates, risks, required actions, and upcoming deadlines.


Mandatory Qualifications:
  • 5-9 years of experience using Microsoft Project to build, update, and maintain complex master schedules with interdependent tasks and multiple releases or waves.
  • Strong attention to detail with experience analyzing project schedules, identifying inconsistencies, tracking dependencies, and flagging potential risks.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to coordinate, gather information, and synthesize status updates from 15+ workstream leads.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate project updates and technical details into clear visuals, summary reports, and executive-level updates.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to track status across multiple deadlines, releases, dependencies, and stakeholder commitments.
  • Proactive communication style with the ability to keep project leads informed and escalate risks, delays, or issues in a timely manner.
  • Self-directed and able to work independently, prioritize competing demands, manage ambiguity, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and driving accountability for timely delivery.


Desirable Qualifications:
  • Prior experience supporting Medicaid, Integrated Eligibility, or other health and human services transformation projects.
  • PMP certification or demonstrated experience operating under a formal Project Management Plan preferred.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Visio, Power BI, or similar tools for process mapping, dashboard reporting, and executive visualizations.
  • Experience anticipating schedule risks, including bottlenecks, resource gaps, critical path issues, and go-live readiness impacts.
  • Comfort facilitating schedule workshops or check-in meetings with client counterparts to explain schedule impacts and changes.
  • Ability to absorb new information quickly and adapt to evolving project requirements.
  • Experience with multi-wave or phased project delivery models, including dependency tracking, release management, and go-live readiness.


Educational & Certification Requirements:
  • PMP certification is preferred but not required.
  • Equivalent project scheduling, project controls, or project management experience may be considered in lieu of certification.



What We Offer:
  • Opportunities to lead impactful transformations in the public sector infrastructure.
  • Engagement with high-profile government initiatives, supporting meaningful change.
  • A collaborative environment that values ownership, initiative, and continuous learning.

Ready to make a difference?

We’re eager to connect with qualified candidates committed to delivering results and fostering excellence within client projects.



Cloud and Things complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. 

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  • Position Id: 9340
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