Elections Analyst 1

Share your knowledge and skills while working with an agency that strives to strengthen the security, integrity, and accessibility of elections for all eligible Pennsylvanians! We are seeking an Elections Analyst 1 to provide essential training and technical guidance to Department of State staff and county election offices surrounding the proper administration and application of election-related applications and systems. If this sounds like the career for you, we look forward to meeting you!

As an Elections Analyst 1, you will have the exciting opportunity to develop training materials and instructional presentations, as well as facilitate informative training sessions with county election offices and Department of State personnel. You will be responsible for managing requests for support from county offices, voters, and department staff, and submitting support tickets as necessary. This professional also participates in pre-election and post-election testing and auditing, and maintains numerous databases to record and analyze data. Exercise your innovation by providing recommendations to various program area processes, procedures, and information systems to achieve business and training objectives.

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 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. 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 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 of professional experience evaluating public programs or information technology systems, and a bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, public policy, political science, or information technology; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.

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.