Project & Program Controls Analyst

Contingent Worker Information
Position Title Project & Program Controls Analyst
NYPA Business Unit Utility Operations HQ
Experience Level 1 (1-5 years)
Work Location White Plains Office
Anticipated Start Date Immediate
Duration of Assignment 12 month(s)
Project/Assignment Staff Augmentation
CWP Manager Christine.Prendergast@nypa.gov
Date of Posting 07/30/2026
Due Date 08/14/2026

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday. 7.5-hour workday with .5-hour unpaid lunch. Paid for actual time worked; there are no paid vacation or sick days. During NYPA and Canals holidays, the business is closed, and no work is permitted. NYPA requires a hybrid schedule of a minimum of 3 days on-site, up to including fully on-site depending on department requirements.

CWPO Engagement Requirements

Candidates are REQUIRED to be local to Tri-State area and in W2 tax status as employee of Service Provider. Fully remote positions are prohibited. Hybrid schedules are permissible with a minimum of 3 days on-site depending on assignment and can be fully on-site depending on business needs. Remote work privileges can be revoked at any time. NYPA does not provide laptops. Instead, NYPA provides desktops and dedicated workstations which candidates will remote into from their personal equipment on virtual days. If candidate does not have proper equipment, internet connection, or he/she is deemed to not work effectively from home, the hybrid privilege will be revoked. Vendors must disclose foreign national status and all Visas at the time of candidate submission. Additionally, a Benefits Waiver and Ethics Disclosure will be required by all candidates during onboarding.

Submission Instructions

Your email submissions must contain:
The LEGAL name of candidate (no aliases, monikers, or nicknames)
Job Broadcast number in your email subject header
Visa work authorization, if applicable
For job broadcasts outside your contractual compensation schedules, use competitive rates based on local and state compensation.
NYPA CWP staff will contact you if your candidate is selected to be interviewed, which is usually via MS Teams. Please inform your candidates that an interview does not indicate acceptance of the proposed labor rates.
For all questions or concerns, please contact Christine Prendergast at Christine.Prendergast@nypa.gov or Markus Caruso at Markus.Caruso@nypa.gov.

Project Overview

This role will support project & program controls including building the annual/future portfolios of work, actively monitoring the performance of the current year's portfolio of projects and providing financial analysis and data to various areas of the organization to assist in decision-making.

Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Actively monitor the performance of the current year's portfolio of projects.
• Help the organization understand which jobs are most critical to NYPA's success, ensure the right work is completed, and stay on budget.
• Analyze current performance and needs of all projects to look for resourceful ways to balance the portfolio when projects shift off course; make recommendations regarding which jobs may be deferred, what resources are impacted, which jobs are at risk, or if other jobs are impacted from a scheduling perspective.
• Perform preliminary review of budget submissions and documentation, noting any substantive changes.
• Provide financial analysis and data to various areas of the organization to assist in decision-making.
• Provide accurate and timely information regarding project performance, spending forecasts, portfolio spending trends, etc.
• Prepare and distribute, as needed, ad hoc reports related to project or portfolio data.
• Provide support and furnish financial and project information to Senior/Lead Portfolio Analysts as required.
• Prepare spreadsheets, documents, visual support aids, templates, etc. as required.
• Assist in reviewing that NYPA projects progress from initiation to closeout in a controlled manner.
• Assist project teams in navigating the project governance process and add consistent project methodologies to enhance communications along the way.
• Work closely with the Controls Lead to support capturing all future capex/opex needs.
• Work with the Controls Lead in supporting the evaluation of the overall benefit to the organization.
• Identify potential recommendations for efficiency gains across the project governance database.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills required.
• Ability to solve problems, work in a team setting on implementations, and meet project deadlines.
• Proven ability to organize data, report on studies in a logical and effective manner.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other computer applications and file organization procedures is required.
• Demonstrated ability to use Pivot Tables, Tables and Database formulas within MS Excel at an intermediate level.
• Working knowledge of MS Access and SAP Products is preferred.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work closely with others in achievement of group and cross-departmental goals.
• Ability to organize and prioritize job assignments and complete tasks in a timely manner, at times, with limited supervision.
• Proactive attitude toward learning and implementing change.
• Extremely well-organized.

Education & Certifications

• Minimum 4-year Bachelor's Degree in Business or Engineering (comparable equivalent).
• Minimum 4 years of work experience in related field.
• Experience working within a Project Management Office (PMO) environment is preferred.