Overview Placement Type: Temporary Salary: $42 to $46 / hour Start Date: 09.22.2025 We are seeking a motivated Project Analyst to join a customer data privacy team in New York City. This role offers an excellent opportunity to apply essential project management and privacy compliance skills while supporting critical business initiatives. Key Responsibilities
- Support privacy compliance initiatives and data protection projects across the organization
- Assist senior project managers and product owners with task-level project coordination
- Conduct research and analysis on privacy regulations and industry best practices
- Help maintain project documentation, timelines, and stakeholder communications
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and track project progress
- Perform data analysis and reporting to support privacy and compliance efforts
- Assist with risk assessments and gap analyses related to privacy programs
- Support the development and implementation of privacy policies and procedures
- Handle smaller-scale projects and discrete tasks within larger workstreams
Qualifications
- Familiarity with privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, CPRA) or data governance concepts
- Experience with project management tools (Jira, Asana, Monday.com, etc.)
- Basic knowledge of the energy sector or regulated industries
- Previous experience in compliance, risk management, or privacy-related roles
- Demonstrated growth mindset and eagerness to learn new skills
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Legal Studies, or related field
- 3 years of experience in analysis, project coordination, or similar role
- Understanding of project management principles and methodologies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
The target hiring compensation range for this role is $42 to $46 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location. About Aquent Talent: Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.
Client Description Founded in 1823, this client operates one of the world's largest energy delivery systems, and provides electric, gas, and steam services for 10 million people in the Greater New York region. You read that right, 10 million! With the goal of providing cleaner and more efficient energy choices, they are always looking toward the future and exploring innovating ways to take advantage of developing technologies that better serve consumer needs. As a leader in the industry, they listen to consumer needs and are working to provide more control over when and how power is used. Innovative and creative? We love that! The company culture? Award winning! Our client fosters an empowering and inclusive workplace culture with over 15,000 employees who make all the difference in the company. Our client has received top accolades for their continued diversity efforts and unique opportunities for women in the field. Each opportunity with this client is exciting, while they are already amazing, your digital expertise can help make them extraordinary! Your creative passion, fresh perspectives, and commitment to learning will help drive a seamless customer experience. You will gain new skills (and perfect your current ones), partner with some of the worlds smartest individuals, expand your portfolio and update your resume for the next opportunity. Apply today to see what exciting opportunities we have waiting for you! Working with AQUENT provides you access to some pretty awesome perks:
- Subsidized (up to 85%!) Health, Vision and Dental Benefits, and Access to Fidelity 401(k) with Matching!
- FSA Program
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- Resume / Portfolio Review + Interview Prep. You'll be set-up for success!
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