Program Analyst 1

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
$50,836.00 - $77,321.00 Annually
dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Pennsylvania, Harrisburg
400 North Street (Show on map)
Jan 06, 2025
THE POSITION Join the Department of Transportation and enhance your administrative journey! As a Program Analyst 1, you will support the analysis and assessment of various agency programs and projects to evaluate how well they are achieving their goals and objectives. This role offers a significant opportunity to impact the success of various initiatives within the department. Boost your administrative career by stepping into a role with the Department of Transportation! DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this role, you will assist in analyzing and evaluating agency programs and projects to assess the achievement of their goals and objectives. Your responsibilities will include supporting the development of solutions and recommendations for program or policy modifications, as well as evaluating the impact of these changes on overall efficiency and effectiveness. You will contribute to enhancing the programs and strategic focus areas of the Department of Transportation. You will play a key role in leading project teams to analyze programs, identify issues, and propose opportunities for improvement. This includes developing strategies to secure approval for recommendations; creating actionable plans for implementation; and providing project management support to various functional teams. Additionally, you will conduct studies to guide decisions regarding PennDOT policy adjustments; gather and analyze relevant data; formulate conclusions and recommendations; and prepare comprehensive reports. Your efforts will also support the department's strategic planning initiatives, collaborating with a team to align executives with core departmental values and produce public-facing documentation for the department's website. Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch. This position is eligible for an alternate work schedule (AWS). Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year of paraprofessional analytical experience; or An equivalent combination of experience and training. Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):* 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. EXAMINATION INFORMATION Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.