Program Analyst 2

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework options

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is hiring a Program Analyst 2 in Harrisburg to provide statistical and analytical support to improve agency programs. This position involves collaborating with agency leadership, ensuring compliance, and managing projects effectively.

Full-time role with a work schedule of Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

The ability to telework part-time, up to four days a week, is offered. A Bachelor's degree and relevant analytical experience are required.

Qualifications

• One year as Program Analyst 1 or equivalent, or two years analytical experience including program evaluation.
• Ability to meet PA residency requirement.
• Must pass a background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning efforts by leading sessions with agency leadership.
• Work with staff and partners to build shared agreements.
• Review reports to promote adherence to business processes.

Skills

Statistical skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Project management

Compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to apply your statistical and analytical skills to help leaders make informed decisions? If so, this is a great chance to grow your career with the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board as a Program Analyst 2 in the Organizational Development Division. In this role, you help review information that improves programs and supports smart planning across the agency. Join a team that values new ideas and works to make the organization stronger!

As a Program Analyst 2, your work helps strengthen agency programs by studying information, supporting major projects, and improving business processes across the organization. In this role, you will perform the following duties:

• Strategic Support: Assist in planning efforts by helping lead sessions with agency leadership and supporting major initiatives
• Team Collaboration: Work with staff, partners, and stakeholders to plan meetings, analyze information, and build shared agreements
• Process Compliance: Review reports and coordinate with leaders to promote adherence to business processes and policies
• Knowledge Management: Support the organization and sharing of important agency information through research and collaboration
• Project Guidance: Track project progress, gather details, and help move assignments toward clear and timely results

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 4 days per week. You will be required to report in‑office one day per week to the Northwest Office Building in Harrisburg. 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

• One year as a Program Analyst 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years of analytical experience, one of which includes professional experience in program evaluation and the development of program recommendations, and a bachelor's degree; 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 Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements

• You must pass a background investigation. An applicant with a felony conviction within the last ten years of their prospective date of employment is not permitted to work for the PLCB, per section 210(c) of the Pennsylvania Liquor Code. Other criminal convictions will be reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis.

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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.

• 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.