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THE POSITION As a Workforce Development Analyst 2 with the Bureau of Workforce Development Administration, you will help track, evaluate, and improve statewide programs that support career growth. Your work will provide critical data analysis and collaboration needed to support effective decision-making that creates positive change for jobseekers and employers. Apply now to help shape future workforce initiatives with an office that values innovation, collaboration, and public service.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position focuses on the reporting, analysis, and evaluation for workforce development programs to ensure compliance with legal requirements, alignment with Commonwealth strategy, and the effectiveness of Bureau of Workforce Development Administration policies and procedures. Your work will include research, planning, and coordination with partners to strengthen youth-related workforce programming and activities. As a Workforce Development Analyst 2, you will perform the following duties: Plan Workforce Programs: Plan, analyze, design, implement, and evaluate workforce programs in compliance with policies and procedures Review Regulations: Track federal statutory and regulatory requirements, analyze their potential impact, and report your analysis and findings Aid Policy Development: Recommend updates to policies and procedures; assist in developing guidance for guidelines for local workforce development boards Provide Technical Assistance: Provide support and direction to local board staff and workforce partners on youth programming and activities Ensure Effective Reporting: Prepare written analyses, summaries, reports, and responses about projects, processes, and outcomes for supervisors, boards, and external organizations Work Collaboratively: Coordinate with internal and external partners to evaluate and improve youth programming initiatives, activities, demonstrations, and related projects 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 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to three 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. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year as a Workforce Development Analyst 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or Two years of experience in performing technical work in a workforce development program, and a bachelor's degree; or An equivalent combination of experience and training. Other Requirements: You must possess and maintain federally compliant identification such as a U.S

Passport, REAL ID, or Military ID. Proof of possession will be needed at the time of a conditional offer of employment. 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. Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.

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. 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.