Project Analyst Jobs in Des Moines, IA

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Investment Data & Operations Analyst

West Des Moines, IA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
85000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is looking for an Investment Data & Operations Analyst to support the integrity, control, and oversight of investment data and related accounting operations in Des Moines. This role plays a key part in maintaining dependable data, investigating exceptions, and helping ensure accurate financial reporting and regulatory alignment for investment portfolios. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in investment accounting or operations, works confidently across systems and stakeholders, and thrives in a detail-oriented environment. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Review new security and purchase yield data and resolve discrepancies with internal teams and external managers</li><li>Maintain security master records to ensure complete, accurate, and well-governed investment data</li><li>Research and resolve breaks involving security attributes, accruals, and amortization/accretion schedules</li><li>Partner with accounting, reporting, technology, policy, and portfolio teams to support reconciliations and downstream processing</li><li>Research accounting and reporting treatment for specialized investment topics</li><li>Serve as a resource for investment data, reporting classifications, and system functionality</li><li>Support testing for system updates, data feeds, and reconciliation tools</li><li>Prepare summaries of reconciliation activity, trends, and open issues for leadership</li><li>Assist with additional operational and cross-functional projects as needed</li></ul>
2026-10-15T17:39:24Z

Payroll and HR Coordinator

Des Moines, IA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
60000.00 - 80000.00 USD / Yearly
Grow Your Career. Make an Impact. Be Part of Something Bigger. Are you early in your career and looking for an opportunity where you can build on your payroll experience while gaining valuable exposure to Human Resources? Do you enjoy working with people, bringing new ideas to the table, and being part of a team that genuinely enjoys working together? We're seeking a motivated Payroll & HR Coordinator to join a growing organization that values collaboration, innovation, and employee development. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 1-3 years of payroll experience who is eager to expand their HR knowledge and make a meaningful impact on the employee experience. What You'll Do<ul><li>Process and maintain accurate payroll for employees</li><li>Assist with benefits administration and employee communications</li><li>Support onboarding, new hire paperwork, and employee records management</li><li>Answer employee questions related to payroll, benefits, and HR policies</li><li>Help improve and streamline payroll and HR processes</li><li>Assist with special HR projects, employee engagement initiatives, and company events</li><li>Maintain confidentiality while providing excellent internal customer service</li></ul>Why You'll Love This Opportunity<ul><li>Supportive leadership team that invests in employee growth</li><li>Highly visible role with exposure to both payroll and HR functions</li><li>Positive, team-oriented culture where employees are valued and recognized</li><li>CEO who is actively involved, approachable, and passionate about employee appreciation</li><li>Opportunity to contribute ideas, improve processes, and help shape the future of the department</li><li>Outstanding benefits package and strong commitment to work-life balance</li><li>Fun team events, employee celebrations, and a culture that believes work should be rewarding</li></ul>
2026-10-23T18:58:45Z

Direct Mail Channel Manager

Urbandale, IA
remote
Temporary / Contract
30.00 - 35.00 USD / Hourly
The Direct Mail Channel role is responsible for the end-to-end execution of direct mail campaigns, ensuring projects move accurately and efficiently from creative handoff through production and in-home delivery. This role serves as a key point of coordination across internal teams and external print/mail vendors, managing timelines, production requirements, testing, compliance, and potential risks. This is a hands-on campaign management role with no direct reports and offers the opportunity to grow into greater budget, vendor negotiation, and channel strategy responsibilities.Job Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage multiple direct mail campaigns from creative handoff through data submission, print production, lettershop coordination, mailing, and final in-home delivery.</li><li>Own detailed campaign timelines, production schedules, mail class selection, indicia accuracy, USPS requirements, approvals, and vendor deadlines.</li><li>Coordinate across Marketing, Creative, Compliance, Product, Data, IT, Operations, Finance, and external print/mail partners to keep campaigns on track.</li><li>Support direct mail testing initiatives, including audience segmentation, offer and package testing, messaging variations, and control versus challenger campaigns.</li><li>Manage relationships with print and mail vendors, communicating specifications, approvals, revisions, deadlines, and quality expectations.</li></ul>Please apply today if you feel your background aligns well. Please call 515.706.4974 or go to the Robert Half website.
2026-10-22T22:28:47Z

Senior Epic Consultant | EHR | EMR

Des Moines, IA
onsite
Temporary to Hire
- USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Epic Consultant to support ambulatory clinical systems and partner with stakeholders across the organization in Des Moines, Iowa. This contract opportunity is ideal for someone who can translate operational needs into effective Epic solutions, identify patterns affecting users, and communicate confidently with both clinical teams and external vendors. The role blends daily issue analysis with project-driven configuration and optimization work, requiring strong knowledge of Epic Ambulatory workflows and electronic health record environments. Responsibilities: • Review incoming support requests to identify recurring issues, assess their impact across user groups, and drive timely resolution when broader trends emerge. • Investigate root causes within Epic ambulatory workflows and determine whether issues stem from configuration, process gaps, or vendor-related defects. • Partner with external vendors by clearly documenting problems, reproducing system behavior, and coordinating remediation efforts through resolution. • Translate business and operational requirements into system configuration, design decisions, and enhancements within Epic Ambulatory and related clinical modules. • Contribute to project-based initiatives by evaluating plans, identifying potential risks, and supporting implementation activities for new members or business units. • Act in a business analysis capacity by gathering needs from internal stakeholders and external partners, then converting those needs into practical build specifications. • Develop supporting documentation, reference materials, and other resources to help communicate changes and promote effective adoption. • Build expertise in newly released functionality, including payer-related capabilities and native platform updates, to assess impact on current workflows and recommend next steps.
2026-11-05T21:28:42Z

Accounting Specialist

Des Moines, IA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
25.00 - 30.00 USD / Hourly
We're seeking an experienced General Accounting Specialist for a contract assignment with a well-established organization. This role is ideal for accounting professionals who enjoy stepping into new environments, learning a business quickly, and providing immediate value across multiple accounting functions. The ideal candidate will bring a well-rounded accounting background and the ability to work independently while partnering with operations, leadership, and cross-functional teams. Important NoteThis is a contract assignment. We are specifically seeking accounting professionals who are open to project-based, interim, consulting, or contract opportunities.If you're an experienced accounting professional who enjoys variety, solving problems, and adding value quickly, we'd love to connect with you. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and cash application functions</li><li>Perform reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance</li><li>Assist with month-end close and financial reporting activities</li><li>Research and resolve accounting discrepancies while improving processes</li><li>Partner with operations, purchasing, and leadership teams to support business objectives</li></ul>
2026-11-06T19:08:44Z

Sr. Grant Accountant

Des Moines, IA
remote
Temporary / Contract
- USD / Hourly
Key Responsibilities • Grant Writing & Proposal Development: Independently develop competitive NIH, NSF, HRSA, foundation, and other grant proposals, including narratives, specific aims, project descriptions, and supporting documentation. • Funding Strategy: Identify grant opportunities, evaluate institutional fit and competitiveness, and help faculty translate research ideas into fundable proposals. • Faculty Collaboration: Work directly with faculty and research teams to develop compelling proposals aligned with sponsor requirements. • Pre-Award Administration: Coordinate budgets, documentation, internal approvals, sponsor requirements, and proposal submission deadlines. • Project Management: Manage multiple concurrent proposals, prioritize deadlines, coordinate deliverables, and maintain an organized grant pipeline. • Grants Manager Backup: Provide operational coverage for the existing Grants Manager, ensuring continuity of proposal submissions and faculty support. • Process Improvement: Develop proposal templates, standardized procedures, tracking tools, and workflows to improve grant operations.
2026-10-30T15:23:42Z

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