Program Analyst

A Program Analyst evaluates and improves programme performance within organisations by conducting thorough analyses of data and processes. They are responsible for developing and implementing strategies to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness while collaborating with various stakeholders to gather requirements and identify areas for improvement.

Additionally, Program Analysts may prepare reports and presentations that communicate findings and recommendations, as well as monitor project progress and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $77,896
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a program analyst?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
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BSB50120

Diploma of Business
Blended, Online
12 months
$0 - $6,318
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Project Coordinator Small Business Owner
Governance Coordinator Scheduler Business Support Officer Regional Manager Project Officer Fitness Studio Manager Creative Entrepreneur Digital Business Strategist Data Miner Product Specialist Corporate Services Manager Account Manager Park Manager Buyer Information Officer Customer Service Officer Brand Ambassador Life Coach Community Engagement Officer Sports Facility Manager Landfill Supervisor Investigation Manager RTO Compliance Officer Intelligence Officer National Security Adviser Enrolment and Admissions Officer Innovation Coordinator Customer Success Manager Chief Innovation Officer ICT Sales Assistant Data Analytics Consultant Logistician Innovation Manager Purchasing Officer Quality Assurance Engineer Data Consultant IT Auditor Event Planner Strata Manager Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Real Estate Agency Manager Bank Manager Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Customs and Border Protection Officer Winemaker Vineyard Manager Social Media Strategist Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Radio Producer Operational Risk Manager Accounting Manager Financial Controller Forensic Accountant Innovation Strategist New Home Sales Consultant Customer Service Manager Fraud Analyst Financial Assistant Assistant Broker Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager Sales Analyst High Performance Coach Conference Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Local Government Administration Officer Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Bakery Manager Clinical Coder Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer Screenplay Writer Grip Gaffer Driller Drilling Supervisor Concreter Duty Manager (Police Force) Apiarist Head of Cyber Security Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Trade Waste Officer Marketing Director Buyer’s Agent Customs Broker Reporting Analyst Property Consultant Property Developer Salesforce Administrator Business Specialist IT Recruitment Consultant Sales Engineer Business Development Executive Enterprise Architect Business Services Manager Procurement Manager Retail Executive Category Specialist Procurement Consultant Product Marketing Manager Workforce Analyst Facilities Coordinator Grants Officer Retention Specialist Settlements Officer Workshop Supervisor Performance Manager Leasing Manager Leasing Officer Claims Specialist Market Researcher Internal Auditor Law Clerk Agile Business Analyst Fundraising Coordinator Commercial Analyst Technical Business Analyst Relationship Manager Program Coordinator Cost Controller Travel Operator Cluster Manager Business Leader Diversity Consultant Lobbyist Policy Specialist Communications Officer Media Analyst Communications Strategist Court Administrator Investigator Museum Director Records Manager Digital Media Specialist Financial Regulator Gallery Manager Policy Researcher Public Service Officer Student Recruitment Officer Engagement Manager Community Relations Manager Technology Consultant Geographer International Project Manager Program Analyst Film Producer Location Manager Partnerships Manager Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Freelance Editor Meteorologist Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Geochemist Palaeontologist Photogrammetrist Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Executive Director Inventory Manager Supply Planner Business Development Consultant Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Senior Financial Analyst Capability Manager Marketing Executive Training and Development Manager International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Organisational Development Consultant Marketing Communications Manager Risk Advisor Supply Chain Analyst Logistics Planner Strategy Manager Inventory Planner Tender Writer Supply and Distribution Manager HR Business Partner Change Management Consultant Business Process Analyst Senior Business Analyst Risk Consultant Marketing Analyst Master Data Analyst Innovation Consultant Research and Development Manager Credit Risk Analyst Finance Director Acquisition Manager Executive Manager Leadership Coach Advertising Account Manager Investment Banking Analyst Analytics Manager Chief Project Officer Promotions Manager Wealth Manager Retirement Planner People and Culture Manager International Banker
+ 216 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Project Coordinator Small Business Owner Governance Coordinator Scheduler Business Support Officer Regional Manager Project Officer Fitness Studio Manager Creative Entrepreneur Digital Business Strategist Data Miner Product Specialist Corporate Services Manager Account Manager Park Manager Buyer Information Officer Customer Service Officer Brand Ambassador Life Coach Community Engagement Officer Sports Facility Manager Landfill Supervisor Investigation Manager RTO Compliance Officer Intelligence Officer National Security Adviser Enrolment and Admissions Officer Innovation Coordinator Customer Success Manager Chief Innovation Officer ICT Sales Assistant Data Analytics Consultant Logistician Innovation Manager Purchasing Officer Quality Assurance Engineer Data Consultant IT Auditor Event Planner Strata Manager Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Real Estate Agency Manager Bank Manager Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Customs and Border Protection Officer Winemaker Vineyard Manager Social Media Strategist Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Radio Producer Operational Risk Manager Accounting Manager Financial Controller Forensic Accountant Innovation Strategist New Home Sales Consultant Customer Service Manager Fraud Analyst Financial Assistant Assistant Broker Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager Sales Analyst High Performance Coach Conference Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Local Government Administration Officer Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Bakery Manager Clinical Coder Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer Screenplay Writer Grip Gaffer Driller Drilling Supervisor Concreter Duty Manager (Police Force) Apiarist Head of Cyber Security Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Trade Waste Officer Marketing Director Buyer’s Agent Customs Broker Reporting Analyst Property Consultant Property Developer Salesforce Administrator Business Specialist IT Recruitment Consultant Sales Engineer Business Development Executive Enterprise Architect Business Services Manager Procurement Manager Retail Executive Category Specialist Procurement Consultant Product Marketing Manager Workforce Analyst Facilities Coordinator Grants Officer Retention Specialist Settlements Officer Workshop Supervisor Performance Manager Leasing Manager Leasing Officer Claims Specialist Market Researcher Internal Auditor Law Clerk Agile Business Analyst Fundraising Coordinator Commercial Analyst Technical Business Analyst Relationship Manager Program Coordinator Cost Controller Travel Operator Cluster Manager Business Leader Diversity Consultant Lobbyist Policy Specialist Communications Officer Media Analyst Communications Strategist Court Administrator Investigator Museum Director Records Manager Digital Media Specialist Financial Regulator Gallery Manager Policy Researcher Public Service Officer Student Recruitment Officer Engagement Manager Community Relations Manager Technology Consultant Geographer International Project Manager Program Analyst Film Producer Location Manager Partnerships Manager Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Freelance Editor Meteorologist Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Geochemist Palaeontologist Photogrammetrist Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Executive Director Inventory Manager Supply Planner Business Development Consultant Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Senior Financial Analyst Capability Manager Marketing Executive Training and Development Manager International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Organisational Development Consultant Marketing Communications Manager Risk Advisor Supply Chain Analyst Logistics Planner Strategy Manager Inventory Planner Tender Writer Supply and Distribution Manager HR Business Partner Change Management Consultant Business Process Analyst Senior Business Analyst Risk Consultant Marketing Analyst Master Data Analyst Innovation Consultant Research and Development Manager Credit Risk Analyst Finance Director Acquisition Manager Executive Manager Leadership Coach Advertising Account Manager Investment Banking Analyst Analytics Manager Chief Project Officer Promotions Manager Wealth Manager Retirement Planner People and Culture Manager International Banker + 216 more
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $4,928
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Procurement Officer Team Leader
Supervisor Project Coordinator Area Manager Administration Manager Presales Consultant Business Administrator Business Support Officer Regional Manager Project Officer Fitness Studio Manager Retail Team Leader Account Manager Information Officer Customer Service Officer Community Engagement Officer Enrolment and Admissions Officer Customer Success Manager Cashier Account Executive Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Digital Business Analyst Customer Experience Manager Innovation Strategist New Home Sales Consultant Customer Service Manager Music Manager Apiarist Customs Broker Marketing Strategist Internal Auditor Change And Communications Manager Property Adviser Gallery Manager Public Service Officer Student Recruitment Officer Engagement Manager Technology Consultant International Project Manager Campaign Manager Program Analyst Tourism Manager Location Manager Freelance Editor IT Specialist Inventory Manager Supply Planner Healthcare Manager Customer Relationship Manager Project Scheduler Administrative Coordinator Data Specialist Service Delivery Manager Logistics Planner Strategy Manager Inventory Planner Tender Writer Supply and Distribution Manager HR Business Partner Business Process Analyst Corporate Accountant Theatre Manager Marketing Analyst Leadership Coach
+ 63 more
BSB40920

Certificate IV in Project Management Practice
Online
9 - 12 months
$1,250 - $4,928
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Administrator Project Manager Project Officer
Project Coordinator Digital Project Manager Account Manager Park Manager Intelligence Officer Operational Risk Manager Infrastructure Engineer Operations Officer IT Business Analyst Community Organiser Workshop Manager Technical Project Manager Maintenance Manager Scrum Master Architectural Designer International Project Manager Program Analyst Project Scheduler Program Leader Supply and Distribution Manager Change Management Consultant Marketing Project Manager Design Manager Community Engagement Coordinator Risk Consultant Program Officer Construction Site Manager Research and Development Manager Business Architect
+ 29 more
BSB50820

Diploma of Project Management
Online
12 - 18 months
$0 - $6,318
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Administrator Project Manager Project Officer
Scheduler IT Project Manager Project Coordinator Regional Manager Governance Coordinator ICT Project Manager Digital Project Manager Corporate Services Manager Senior Risk Manager Park Manager Wind Turbine Engineer Investigation Manager National Security Adviser Field Engineer Innovation Coordinator Chief Innovation Officer Data Analytics Consultant Logistician Innovation Manager Purchasing Officer Quality Assurance Engineer Data Consultant Strata Manager Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Regional Coordinator Conservation Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Sustainable Farmer Automated Tester IT Auditor Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Infrastructure Engineer Engineering Technician Operations Officer Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager Conference Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Drilling Supervisor Plant Supervisor Plant Manager Project Manager (Police Force) Facilities Manager Technical Project Manager Maintenance Manager Scrum Master Change And Communications Manager Policy Researcher Public Service Officer International Marketing Specialist International Project Manager Program Analyst Film Producer Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Film and TV Production Manager Broadcast Production Manager Video Production Manager Project Scheduler Program Leader Technical Manager Operations Analyst Supply Chain Analyst Strategy Manager Inventory Planner Supply and Distribution Manager Change Management Consultant Marketing Project Manager Design Manager Electrical Estimator Electrical Project Manager Client Side Project Manager Business Process Analyst Project Director Senior Business Analyst BIM Manager Property Development Manager Continuous Improvement Manager Chief of Police Police Sergeant Aviation Consultant Contract Specialist Digital Transformation Manager Chief Data Officer Nurse Manager Quality Control Manager Construction Planner Drilling Engineer Site Manager Program Evaluator PMO Manager Research and Development Manager Executive Manager Business Architect Sustainability Manager IT Operations Manager Advertising Account Manager Economics Consultant Investment Banking Analyst Senior Project Manager Chief Project Officer Promotions Manager Employee Relations Manager
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Project Administrator Project Manager Project Officer Scheduler IT Project Manager Project Coordinator Regional Manager Governance Coordinator ICT Project Manager Digital Project Manager Corporate Services Manager Senior Risk Manager Park Manager Wind Turbine Engineer Investigation Manager National Security Adviser Field Engineer Innovation Coordinator Chief Innovation Officer Data Analytics Consultant Logistician Innovation Manager Purchasing Officer Quality Assurance Engineer Data Consultant Strata Manager Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Regional Coordinator Conservation Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Sustainable Farmer Automated Tester IT Auditor Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Infrastructure Engineer Engineering Technician Operations Officer Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager Conference Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Drilling Supervisor Plant Supervisor Plant Manager Project Manager (Police Force) Facilities Manager Technical Project Manager Maintenance Manager Scrum Master Change And Communications Manager Policy Researcher Public Service Officer International Marketing Specialist International Project Manager Program Analyst Film Producer Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Film and TV Production Manager Broadcast Production Manager Video Production Manager Project Scheduler Program Leader Technical Manager Operations Analyst Supply Chain Analyst Strategy Manager Inventory Planner Supply and Distribution Manager Change Management Consultant Marketing Project Manager Design Manager Electrical Estimator Electrical Project Manager Client Side Project Manager Business Process Analyst Project Director Senior Business Analyst BIM Manager Property Development Manager Continuous Improvement Manager Chief of Police Police Sergeant Aviation Consultant Contract Specialist Digital Transformation Manager Chief Data Officer Nurse Manager Quality Control Manager Construction Planner Drilling Engineer Site Manager Program Evaluator PMO Manager Research and Development Manager Executive Manager Business Architect Sustainability Manager IT Operations Manager Advertising Account Manager Economics Consultant Investment Banking Analyst Senior Project Manager Chief Project Officer Promotions Manager Employee Relations Manager + 107 more

Bachelor of Business (Business Analytics)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $44,862
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Business Adviser Agribusiness Manager Project Manager
Business Analyst Product Manager Market Researcher Paraplanner Program Analyst Strategic Planner
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Business Adviser Agribusiness Manager Project Manager Business Analyst Product Manager Market Researcher Paraplanner Program Analyst Strategic Planner + 6 more

Bachelor of Business (Business Management)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $105,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
International Business Consultant Management Consultant General Manager
Business Manager Operations Manager Customer Experience Manager Program Analyst Client Services Officer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
International Business Consultant Management Consultant General Manager Business Manager Operations Manager Customer Experience Manager Program Analyst Client Services Officer + 5 more

Bachelor of Information Technology (Data Analytics)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $27,942
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Data Engineer Systems Analyst Data Scientist
Data Administrator Program Analyst
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Data Engineer Systems Analyst Data Scientist Data Administrator Program Analyst + 2 more

Bachelor of Information Technology (Data Engineering)
On Campus
3 years
$33,720
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Computer Technician Web Content Manager Junior Data Analyst
Plant Engineer IT Technician Digital Business Analyst Engineering Technician Trainee Records Officer IT Business Analyst Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilot Telecommunications Trades Assistant Technical Architect Systems Consultant Solutions Designer Functional Analyst Solutions Analyst Integration Analyst Infrastructure Architect Mobile Application Developer Salesforce Administrator Solutions Consultant Test Engineer Technology Consultant Program Analyst Data Manager Game Mathematician Application Support Analyst Data Modeller Marketing Analyst Chief Information Officer
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