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Program Analyst 2

Salary

$58,035.00 - $88,235.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2025-25417-08060

Department

Commission on Crime and Delinquency

Division

EX PA Comm on Crime & Dlqntcy

Opening Date

05/16/2025

Closing Date

5/29/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

08060

Position Number

50659220

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

A3

Pay Group

ST07

Bureau / Division Code

00817000

Bureau / Division

Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency

Worksite Address

3101 North Front Street

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17101

Contact Name

Ariel Leicht

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented person with excellent people skills to join our team as a Program Analyst 2. Our mission is to enhance the quality, coordination, and planning within the criminal and juvenile justice systems to facilitate the delivery of services to victims of crime and to increase the safety of our communities. If you are seeking a rewarding public service career opportunity, then we encourage you to apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Program Analyst 2, you will analyze and evaluate the PCCD Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant Program to determine which established goals are being met and evaluate the impact of individual projects. You will assist in other grant programs as administered by the Office of Research, Evaluation and Strategic Policy Development, as well as the School Safety and Security Grant Program and the Nonprofit Security Grant Program. This role requires thorough understanding of legislation and the ability to analyze data to provide qualitative and quantitative recommendations used in planning and monitoring resource allocations. In addition, you will m anage the funding announcement process for all assigned initiatives, c onduct program analysis of juvenile justice and prevention projects, prepare comprehensive reports, and make process improvement recommendations.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=50659220) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week

+ Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.

+ Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, working at least one day per month in the office. 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 cas es, 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 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 (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

+ You must pass a background investigation

How to Apply:

+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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 [email protected] .

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/testoncefor this posting.

+ Your results will be provided via email.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Program Analyst 1 for one or more years full-time?

+ Yes

+ No

02

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

03

How many years of full-time analytical experience, one year of which included professional experience in program evaluation and the development of program recommendations, do you possess? (Program evaluation is defined as interpreting and assessing the mission, goals, and objectives of a program area, the eligibility criteria for participants, and the required outcomes. Development of program recommendations is defined as utilizing the results of internal/external qualitative or quantitative research and analysis in order to provide suggestions on how to effectively proceed with the goals and objectives of a program.)

+ 2 years or more

+ 1 but less than 2 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ None

04

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

05

How much graduate coursework have you completed in Qualitative, Quantitative, and Evaluative Research Methodologies; Program Evaluation and Measurement; Marketing Research; Financial Planning; Project Management; or Policy Analysis? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

+ 30 credits or more

+ Less than 30 credits

+ None

06

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

+ Yes

07

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – ANALYZING INFORMATION

Performs program, fiscal, and policy analyses of an organization's program areas for the purpose of developing solutions and recommendations for program changes. Determines whether programs achieve objectives and operate cost effectively; and analyzes programmatic or fiscal effects and implications of prior policy decisions or proposed policy changes and other economic analysis and special studies. Analyzes and evaluates agency programs or projects to determine the extent to which the goals and objectives are being met and to determine the impact of changes.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience determining if program areas are achieving objectives and operating cost effectively. I was responsible for analyzing results and making recommendations for improvements.

+ B. I have experience determining if program areas are achieving objectives and operating cost effectively. I was responsible for analyzing results; however, someone else was responsible for making recommendations for improvements based on my analysis.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework in data analysis, qualitative business analysis, or quality control.

+ D. I have NO experience or training related to the work behavior above.

08

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name of the employer where you gained this experience.

+ The actual duties you performed related to analyzing information.

+ Your level of responsibility.

09

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

10

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – RESEARCH

Conducts research by gathering, organizing, and analyzing pertinent program data such as legislation, policies, procedures, staffing, operations, program measures, contracts, target populations, and program impacts in order to construct charts, graphs, and reports to be used in program, fiscal, and policy analysis.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience researching records and files for various projects and reports. When given a topic, I was responsible for compiling all available documents from a variety of data sources.

+ B. I have experience retrieving specifically requested records and files from a single records location.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework in areas such as research methods, statistics, research design and analysis, or data collection.

+ D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

11

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name of the employer where you gained this experience.

+ The actual duties you performed related to conducting research.

+ Your level of responsibility.

12

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

13

WORK BEHAVIOR 3– MONITORING PROGRAM OPERATIONS

Reviews, evaluates, develops, implements and refines programs or program policies in order to maximize benefits and minimize problems and to ensure adherence to all applicable requirements and standards. Monitors the implementation of new and existing programs that relate to the organization; coordinates and implements program planning and developmental activities with other organizational programs; prepares and reviews government grant documents and reports to ensure technical proficiency; monitors organizational activities to ensure expenditures and complement are maintained at the amount and for the purpose authorized, and ensures operational efficiency and contract propriety.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience monitoring a program complement and expenditures to ensure they are in compliance with established levels. I was responsible for taking action when negative trends were discovered.

+ B. I have experience monitoring a program complement and expenditures to ensure they are in compliance with established levels. I made recommendations for someone else to take action when negative trends were discovered.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework in auditing, risk assessment, risk management, or financial forecasting.

+ D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

14

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name of the employer where you gained this experience.

+ The actual duties you performed related to monitoring program operations.

+ Your level of responsibility.

15

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

16

WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – TECHNICAL AND CONSULTATIVE SERVICES

Provides technical assistance and consultative services to organization program managers and staff on the development, review, or administration of programs, policies, plans, data processing applications, and budgets. Consults with program officials to identify relevant areas for research or study. Advises on the development of resource allocation criteria and on the completion of reporting requirements for the purpose of program evaluation and budget preparation. Suggests and develops programs and ideas in anticipation of demand for an organization's services. Assesses and defines needs and problems and recommends possible solutions.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience providing technical assistance and consultative services. I consulted with program areas in order to identify needs, answer questions, and resolve problems or concerns. I was responsible for assessing needs and recommending possible solutions.

+ B. I have experience providing technical assistance and consultative services. I consulted with program areas in order to identify needs, answer questions, and resolve problems or concerns. Someone else was responsible for assessing needs and recommending possible solutions.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework in public relations, social work, counseling, public speaking, psychology, or sociology.

+ D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

17

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name of the employer where you gained this experience.

+ The actual duties you performed related to providing technical assistance and consultative services.

+ Your level of responsibility.

18

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

19

WORK BEHAVIOR 5 – COMMUNICATION

Prepares and presents information, studies, and reports orally and in writing on program or project evaluations, development, and analysis in order to provide policy and decision makers with factual information to be used in planning, implementing, monitoring, and resource allocation. This may include preparing narrative reports, tables, graphs, and charts as well as responding to oral and written inquiries regarding programs. Responds to informational requests and provides procedural guidelines, criteria, and training necessary for the implementation and management of programs and projects.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have developed and presented materials regarding program or project evaluations, development, or analysis. I was also responsible for responding, orally or in writing, to informational requests regarding programs or guidelines.

+ B. I have presented materials, created by someone else, regarding program or project evaluations, development, or analysis. I was also responsible for responding, orally or in writing, to informational requests regarding programs or guidelines.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework in business writing, technical writing, English composition, journalism, or speech.

+ D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

20

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name of the employer where you gained this experience.

+ The actual duties you performed related to preparing and presenting information.

+ Your level of responsibility.

21

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov