Lead Analyst​/Project Manager

Lead Analyst / Project Manager located in Saint Louis, MO (remote/on-site as required) is a contract‑mandated position (SOW §2.2.4) that owns day‑to‑day execution of SOW projects end‑to‑end: requirements confirmation, level‑of‑effort estimation, scope control, schedule management, issue resolution, quality gates, and milestone sign‑off. This individual is also a senior technical analyst capable of confirming requirements, reviewing code, and leading architecture walkthroughs across TMS modules.

Clearance required:

None;
MoDOT MACHS background check required.

• Serve as the dedicated Lead Analyst for all SOW project work as required by §2.2.4 and remain the single point of contact for MoDOT PMT on active projects.
• Lead SOW intake: analyze each MoDOT SOW request, confirm scope, develop a draft SOW with firm‑fixed hours and cost, and coordinate approval cycle through to final SOW signature.
• Maintain the Azure Dev Ops project board for each active SOW: work items, sprint plan, burndown, and milestone schedule aligned to final SOW deliverables.
• Facilitate code and architecture walkthroughs per MoDOT Best Practices on all SOW development work (§2.2.3).
• Conduct impact analysis on data‑dependent TMS modules before any SOW change is submitted for MoDOT staging; document findings.
• Track and report SOW project status at the frequency specified in each SOW; escape schedule risks with mitigation options before deadlines slip.
• Manage milestone acceptance: submit completion notifications in writing, coordinate MoDOT PMT formal acceptance within agreed turnaround times, and track holdback release.
• Maintain a RAID log (risks, actions, issues, decisions) for all active SOW projects; escape per defined tiered path.
• Support break/fix analysis and estimation for maintenance items that transition from Service Desk Plus tickets into SOW scope.
• Maintain awareness across all TMS application areas to advise on cross‑module impacts of proposed changes.

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a business analyst, project manager, or lead analyst on software development or maintenance engagements.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in MoDOT’s technical architecture (.NET, Oracle, web applications).
• Experience with business analysis techniques: requirements elicitation, scope definition, LOE estimation, and acceptance criteria development.
• Experience managing SOW, task‑order, or fixed‑price project work with milestone‑based acceptance.
• Experience with Azure Dev Ops or equivalent work‑tracking tooling.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with transportation‑related applications (§2.2.3).
• Minimum 1 year of experience with location referencing applications and data (§2.2.3).
• PMP, PMI‑ACP, or equivalent credential; or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Ability to pass MoDOT background check.

• Experience with Oracle Spatial or ESRI ArcGIS in a transportation or GIS context.
• Familiarity with PL/SQL sufficient to review and validate database‑level impact analysis.
• Experience with MoDOT or Missouri state government systems.
• Experience facilitating formal code or architecture review meetings with government client stakeholders.
• Crystal Reports or Power BI experience for reporting requirements confirmation.

• Full Benefits Package
• 10 days PTO
• 10 paid holidays
• 401(k)