Project Coordinator Analyst - Newport Beach, CA

Job Description · Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead – our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It's a big ask, but it's one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate ...

Job description

Job Description
Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead – our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It's a big ask, but it's one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate – pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it's the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it's a career with purpose. It's a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future – including your own.

As a Project Coordinator Analyst, you'll play a key role in Pacific Life's growth and long-term success by working as a liaison between business partners and technology, supporting technology projects and developing a career as a technology professional. This role combines deep requirements and systems analysis expertise with structured coordination across Product, Compliance, Vendor Management, New Business, and Advisor Services. You will manage project routines, schedules, RAID logs, communication cadence, and cross team alignment while supporting Project Managers, Product Owners, and Engineering leads in delivering high quality solutions.

You will join a dynamic team of Analysts and Developers and Database Administrators in a fast-paced technology environment in the Consumer Markets Division. This role will be on site at either our Newport Beach, CA or Omaha, NE office.

How You'll Help Move Us Forward

• Lead conversations with business partners and technical teams to coordinate the execution of midsize to large projects
• Apply data and process analysis principles to produce customized reports
• Writing and maintaining complex technical documentation
• Maintain project schedules, milestones, and workback plans across multiple teams and vendors.
• Facilitate regular project meetings—standups, workstream touchpoints, technical reviews—and publish clear follow‑ups and action logs.
• Own and maintain RAID logs, ensuring risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies are documented and escalated appropriately.
• Represent Technology area and coordinate with efforts across the enterprise, including Corporate IT, CAB coordination or Enterprise KTLO activities.
• Prepare and distribute weekly and monthly status reports, dashboards, and project documentation for stakeholders and leadership.
• Coordinate cross‑functional deliverables and ensure alignment across Product, Engineering, Operations, Compliance, and Vendor Management.
• Support Product Owners and Program Leads with governance materials, steering‑committee updates, and decision logs.
• Ensure projects meet internal standards for security, risk, and regulatory adherence in partnership with Compliance.

The Experience You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Business Administration or equivalent education/experience
• 5+ years in Systems Analysis or Business Analysis or Project Coordination within enterprise environments in Financial Institutions, preferably in annuities administration.
• Strong experience coordinating multi‑team projects with detailed schedules and structured documentation.
• Hands‑on experience with Agile or hybrid SDLC practices and backlog management tools such as Azure DevOps.
• Advanced communication, facilitation, and stakeholder‑management skills across technical and non‑technical groups.
• Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point), online collaboration platforms such as Mural, and collaboration tools such as Teams and SharePoint.
• Strong problem-solving and solutions driven mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What Makes You Stand Out

• Formal Project Coordination or PM experience with enterprise-scale initiatives.
• Previous proven experience leading small to midsize technical projects
• Strong familiarity with Agile Methodologies such as SCRUM or Kanban
• Basic to advanced knowledge of SQL and/or XML
• Proven experience modernizing, enhancing, or automating systems and processes
• Internals-Working knowledge of VASE, Vantage, DSS and/or wmA systems
• Internals-Basic understanding of CMD Operations departmental processes
• Certifications such as CSM/PSM, PMI‑ACP, CAPM, CBAP, SAFe, or ITIL.
• Exposure to API integrations, vendor platforms, workflow automation, and compliance technologies.

You Can Be Who You Are.
We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces the authenticity of all employees, partners and communities. We support all employees to thrive and achieve their fullest potential. What's life like at Pacific Life? Visit

Base Pay Range
The base pay range noted represents the company's good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.

$113, $138,710.00

Your Benefits Start Day 1
Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we're committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we've got you covered.

• Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents
• Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program
• Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation

You Can Be Who You Are
We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces the authenticity of all employees, partners and communities. We support all employees to thrive and achieve their fullest potential.

What's life like at Pacific Life? Visit

EEO Statement
Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.