Assistant Program Analyst

Primepoint, LLC; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness coverage

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercer County's Department of Human Services seeks an Assistant Program Analyst to support program analysis, contract monitoring, budget oversight, and coordination of initiatives in Trenton, NJ. The ideal candidate combines strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, communicate effectively, and produce accurate reports.

This full-time role offers a stable schedule Monday–Friday with standard benefits.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of professional experience in the review, analysis and evaluation of operating programs in an agency or organization.
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Monitor assigned contracts to ensure vendors meet contractual requirements, deliverables, timelines, service levels, and quality standards.
• Verify that expenditures and services align with approved contract scopes, budgets, and funding requirements.
• Review vendor performance, invoices, reports, records, and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare monitoring reports, performance summaries, and recommendations for management.
• Assist with Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and review applications for recommendations of award.
• Maintain awareness of contract expiration dates, funding requirements, and amendment obligations.
• Develop County and grant budget projections and monitor contract spending to identify potential gaps in services.
• Coordinate multiple projects, assignments, and departmental initiatives in accordance with established priorities and deadlines.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Technical writing

IS proficiency

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

4 years of professional experience

Job description

DEPARTMENT: Human Services
SALARY: (U31) $51,275 – $85,395
LOCATION: Trenton, NJ
SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, with a one-hour unpaidlunch break
REPORTS TO: Assistant Director of Human Services
APPOINTMENT TYPE: Full-Time
VACANCIES: 1

MercerCounty is seeking a motivated and organized professional to join the Departmentof Human Services as an Assistant Program Analyst. This position supports theDepartment and its divisions through program analysis, contract monitoring,budget oversight, and coordination of various departmental initiatives.

The idealcandidate will demonstrate strong organizational and time-management skills,the ability to prioritize assignments and coordinate multiple initiativessimultaneously, a high level of professionalism, and strong communication andtechnical skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

ProgramReview, Planning & Coordination

• Monitor assigned contracts toensure vendors meet contractual requirements, deliverables, timelines,service levels, and quality standards.
• Verify that expenditures andservices are consistent with approved contract scopes, budgets, andfunding requirements.
• Review vendor performance,invoices, reports, records, and supporting documentation for accuracy andcompliance with contract terms.
• Prepare monitoring reports,performance summaries, and recommendations for management.
• Assist with the preparation ofRequests for Proposals (RFPs) and the review of applications forrecommendations of award.
• Maintain awareness of contractexpiration dates, funding requirements, and amendment obligations.
• Develop County and grantbudget projections and monitor contract spending to identify potentialgaps in services.
• Coordinate multiple projects,assignments, and departmental initiatives in accordance with establishedpriorities and deadlines.
• Perform other related dutiesas required.

MINIMUMREQUIREMENTS

Applicantsmust meet one of the following or a combination of both experience andeducation. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year ofrelevant experience.

• Four (4) years of professionalexperience in the review, analysis and evaluation of operating programs inan agency or organization.; OR
• A bachelor's degree from anaccredited college or university.

Allqualifications are subject to the requirements of the New Jersey Civil ServiceCommission job specification for this title.

NOTE: "Professionalexperience" refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, andinterpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession's conceptsand practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate andinformed decisions.

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong organizational andtime-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects anddeadlines.
• Ability to communicateeffectively and professionally with employees, program participants,partnering organizations, vendors, funders, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work independentlywhile collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skillsand the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationshipswith internal and external partners.
• Ability to review, interpret,analyze, and evaluate data and other information.
• Ability to prepare accurate,technically sound, and informative reports.
• Ability to use informationsystems for program enrollment, monitoring, and reporting purposes.
• Proficiency in MicrosoftOffice Suite.

BENEFITSOF WORKING WITH MERCER COUNTY

MercerCounty is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports thehealth, financial security, and professional development of our employees.Benefits include:

• Access to health and wellnesscoverage
• Retirement and deferredcompensation plans
• Generous paid time off andleave programs
• Ongoing training and tuitionassistance

MercerCounty EEO/ Civil Service Statement & Residency Requirements:

MercerCounty is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse,inclusive, and accessible workplace. We provide equal employment opportunitiesto all individuals regardless of race, creed, color, national origin,nationality, ancestry, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, marital status, civil unionstatus, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, affectional orsexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellularor blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forcesof the United States, disability, or any other protected characteristic underfederal, state, or local law.

Asa Civil Service employer under the State of New Jersey, all candidates mustcomply with New Jersey Civil Service Commission regulations and guidelines.Mercer County residency is required. Non-residents must establish residencywithin one (1) year of employment.

MercerCounty is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordancewith the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws,specifically in accordance with the New Jersey State Policy ProhibitingDiscrimination in the Workplace.