Join us for Workable Next! Get an exclusive look at our upcoming product releases. Save your seat

Program Analyst Job Description

A Program Analyst is a professional who reviews the company’s computer programs to make sure they are running efficiently and properly.

Content Team
Content Team

Workable's content team brings its HR & employment expertise to Resources.

Refreshed on

April 11, 2022

Reviewed by

Eftychia Karavelaki

Senior Recruitment Manager

 

Use this Program Analyst job description to advertise your vacancies and find qualified candidates. Feel free to modify responsibilities and requirements based on your needs.

 

Program Analyst responsibilities include:

  • Analyzing an organization’s computer programs to ensure efficiency
  • Conducting research, analyzing data, identifying trends and preparing reports
  • Determining program requirements and making recommendations for an organization’s computer programs

Job brief

We are looking for a Program Analyst to join our team and support the IT Department in planning and managing operations and processes. In this role, you will be responsible for providing guidance on all aspects of implementing programs from start to finish.

Program Analyst responsibilities include conducting research, analyzing complex data sets and systems and identifying trends in order to provide recommendations that will help shape programs.

Ultimately, you will work with our IT Department to ensure our organization’s computer programs and systems are running efficiently and effectively throughout the year.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze programs, policies, procedures and systems and make recommendations for optimization
  • Draft new or revised policies and procedures for our organization’s computer programs
  • Assist program managers with the development of budgets and schedules, as well as tracking metrics
  • Assess and advise on potential issues related to costs, schedules and performance
  • Counsel program managers with regard to planning, testing and implementing new programs or systems
  • Identify and resolve IT  issues and problems

Requirements and skills

  • Proven work experience as a Program Analyst or similar role
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and report writing skills
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Advanced computer expertise and knowledge of multiple databases and software systems
  • Ability to collect and analyze complex sets of data
  • Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Relevant training and/or certifications as a Program Analyst

Frequently asked questions

Related Job Descriptions

Jump to section