Economic Development Analyst 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Ibrido; USD 52.000 - 68.000; Tempo pieno

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Telework option

Equal opportunity employer

Descrizione del lavoro

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks an Economic Development Analyst 1 to support the Historically Disadvantaged Business Assistance program. You will review applications, assist applicants, and monitor funded projects to help small and disadvantaged businesses access critical resources.

The role involves coordinating contracts, reports, and program materials, with opportunities for limited telework in a hybrid schedule.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in business or public administration or related field or equivalent experience.
• Within 3 months of graduating may meet educational requirements.

Mansioni

• Review program applications and make initial recommendations based on guidelines.
• Track grants, review documents, and ensure compliance with program requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and respond to questions from applicants and recipients.
• Prepare contracts, reports, updates, and other program materials.
• Recommend updates to guidelines and suggest process improvements.
• Input and maintain information in program databases for tracking and reporting.

Conoscenze

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Customer Service

Bilingual proficiency

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in business or public administration

Strumenti

SAS platforms

Salesforce

Descrizione del lavoro

Start a career that supports growth and opportunity across the state. The Department of Community & Economic Development is seeking an Economic Development Analyst 1 who enjoys helping people understand programs and access important resources. This position offers meaningful work that strengthens local communities and supports disadvantaged businesses. Step into a role where your effort helps improve economic futures.

This position supports the administration of the Historically Disadvantaged Business Assistance program by reviewing applications, assisting applicants, and monitoring funded projects. The work helps small and historically disadvantaged businesses gain access to key resources and support. As an Economic Development Analyst 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Application Review: Evaluate program applications and make initial recommendations based on guidelines
• Grant Monitoring: Track grants, review documents, and ensure compliance with program requirements
• Customer Assistance: Provide technical guidance and respond to questions from applicants and recipients
• Document Preparation: Prepare contracts, reports, updates, and other program materials
• Program Improvement: Recommend updates to guidelines and suggest ways to improve processes
• Data Management: Input and maintain information in program databases for tracking and reporting

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2 days per week. 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in business or public administration or a related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Additional Requirements

• Bilingual in Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Ukrainian, Arabic, and/or Vietnamese
• Must have one or more years of experience in Microsoft Excel
• Must have one or more years of experience in Microsoft Outlook
• Must have one or more years of experience in Microsoft Word
• Must have one or more years of handling and maintaining business documentation (i.e. maintaining and viewing records, applications, invoicing, and supporting documentation)
• Must have one or more years of Customer Service experience
• You must be able to perform essential job functions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Service as a System (SAS) platforms (i.e. ESA, Salesforce)
• Experience with Customer Retention Management
• Experience with Case Management
• Experience with Ticketing

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.