Drug and Alcohol Program Analyst

Commonwealth of PA; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Drug and Alcohol Program Analyst in the Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs. You'll help shape statewide policies, monitor grant programs, and provide technical assistance to improve recovery outcomes.

Responsibilities include coordinating with partners, analyzing performance data, and presenting data-driven recommendations to support program design and funding decisions. Hybrid telework options may be available with in-office days in Harrisburg.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional social service or human development experience incl. planning, development, and monitoring.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• You must meet PA residency requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with federal, state, and local partners to establish requirements and improve outcomes.
• Conduct ongoing reviews to ensure compliance with grant agreements and reporting.
• Evaluate performance data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare data-driven reports to support program design, development, and funding decisions.
• Provide guidance and training to internal and external partners to resolve program issues.
• Maintain accurate, centralized records of tasks and reporting requirements per the grant.

Skills

Team Collaboration

Data Analysis

Policy Planning

Training & Guidance

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

THE POSITION

Are you searching for the opportunity to join a mission-focused team dedicated to improving statewide substance use disorder and behavioral health programs? Become a Drug and Alcohol Program Analyst with the Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs, Bureau of Operational Excellence, Oversight and Monitoring Division. This role develops and interprets statewide policies, standards, and frameworks; monitors performance; and provides technical assistance to shape how grant funded programs support recovery and healthy communities.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of a statewide grant program that addresses substance use disorder and behavioral health needs. It leads collaborative efforts to ensure that State Opioid Response (SOR) program grantees and subrecipients meet performance and reporting standards and support effective outcomes for the people we serve. As a Drug and Alcohol Program Analyst, you will perform the following duties:

• Team Collaboration: Coordinate effectively with federal, state, and local partners to establish requirements, facilitate reporting, and improve outcomes
• Program Monitoring: Conduct ongoing reviews to ensure compliance with grant agreements, reporting requirements, and other obligations
• Data Analysis: Evaluate performance and outcome data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Policy Planning: Prepare and present formal reports with data driven recommendations to support evidence-based decision making for program design, development, and funding
• Technical Assistance: Provide internal and external partners with guidance and training to help resolve program issues, clarify policy, and support corrective actions
• Documentation: Maintains accurate, centralized and timely records of specific tasks and reporting requirements as outlined in the grant agreement statement

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Free Parking!
• Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. This position currently works in the office two days per week and for special events. 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. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• 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:

• Two years of professional experience in social service or human development programs including one year of program planning, developing, and monitoring experience of the same; and a bachelor's degree; or
• Any 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 Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.

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