Project Management Office (PMO) Analyst

External Description

Project Management Office (PMO) Analyst 

 

The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), the largest airline pilot union in the world and the largest non-governmental aviation safety organization in the world (representing over 80,000 pilots at 42 U.S. and Canadian airlines) seeks an experienced PMO Analyst for our office in Tysons (McLean), Virginia.  The PMO Analyst supports the successful planning, execution, and delivery of projects across the Association.  Working under the guidance of the PMO Manager, this position assists in coordinating project activities, maintaining project documentation, tracking schedules and budgets, facilitating stakeholder communications, and ensuring adherence to project management standards and methodologies.

 

The PMO Analyst serves as a key contributor to project delivery efforts while developing project management expertise and supporting the continued growth and maturity of the Project Management Office.  The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

 

The successful candidate will work with cross-functional business and technology teams to support project planning, execution, reporting, and continuous improvement activities.  They will also independently administer smaller projects and initiatives under the oversight of the PMO Manager.

 

Travel:  5 – 10 %.

 

ALPA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in a safe workplace. We prohibit discrimination, harassment and harmful behavior of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, caste, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics as outlined in federal or provincial laws.  We highly value everyone and all are encouraged to apply, including minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities.

 

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

ALPA is a member-driven, staff supported, union with two internal professional unions.

Qualifications:

 

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Information Systems, or a related field, from an accredited college or university required; or, equivalent combination of education and practical experience.
• Three (3) years of professional experience in project coordination, project management, business analysis, and/or related experience required; five (5) or more years strongly preferred.
• Foundational knowledge of project management methodologies, frameworks, and best practices.
• Experience supporting projects involving multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Solid written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly understand business processes and organizational priorities.
• Experience creating reports, dashboards, and project documentation.
• Experience working in a PMO environment preferred.
• Experience supporting technology, business transformation, and/or operational projects preferred.
• Experience with project management and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Project, Planner, Jira, Monday.com, Smartsheet, or similar platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification preferred.
• Agile or Scrum-related certifications a plus.

 

Physical Demands:

 

Note:  The physical demands described herein are characteristic of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential physical activities of this position described below.

 

Constantly operates a computer/smartphone/tablet.  Regularly required to maintain a stationary position, move about the office and the local metropolitan area, determine what others have said or written, and converse with others and exchange accurate information.

 

Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the office and travel locally and nationally; international travel may be required infrequently.  Also includes occasional bending, stooping, squatting, and/or pushing and pulling or moving, e.g., to pack, unpack, and/or move cases.

 

Occasionally required to move, raise, reach, and/or retrieve binders, books, boxes, and files up to ten (10) pounds (lbs.).  While on travel, may be responsible to move, raise, reach, and/or retrieve luggage weighing as much as 50 lbs.  (Assistance may not always be available.)

 

 

ALPA offers competitive salaries with terrific benefits, including:

 

• 401k Plan with Non-Elective Employer Contribution of 12% plus 2% into a Market-Based Cash Balance Plan after 180 days of employment.  No employee contribution required!  The 401k plan includes a Roth option and 4-year vesting schedule.
• Generous health care benefits on day one – PPO, Kaiser (where available), and a High Deductible Health Plan which includes coverage for medical, dental, and vision benefits for employee, spouse, and/or dependent children;
• 15 days paid vacation and 13 holidays per year plus 2 volunteer days per year;
• Generous sick and bereavement leave;
• Competitive parental leave;
• Company-paid premiums for disability and life insurance;
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts;
• Retiree health plan;
• Education Assistance Program; and,
• Optional benefits including pet insurance, excess life insurance, legal plan, and qualified transportation fringe benefits, where available.
• Partial remote work opportunities.

 

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALARY RANGE:  $69,341.00 –$105,180.00

 

Relocation not provided.

 

Sponsorship not available for this position. 

 

 

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