Drug and Alcohol Program Analyst

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of individuals and families affected by substance use? If your answer is yes, we invite you to apply for the role of Program Analyst within the Bureau of County Program Oversight in the Treatment Division of the Department of Drug and Alcohol Services (DDAP). In this vital position, you will engage in professional, consultative, and administrative tasks that support the Commonwealth's Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Service System. Your responsibilities will include planning and developing programs, providing essential technical assistance, and monitoring initiatives related to substance use and addiction disorders. This is an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the community and help shape effective treatment strategies. Do not miss your chance to be part of this important work-submit your application today!

In this role, you will be tasked with the collection, organization, analysis, and presentation of data to support the planning, development, and monitoring of both public and private programs related to substance use and addiction disorders. You will act as the project manager for Federally Funded Grant Programs, overseeing all facets of the contracted initiatives, which encompasses both fiscal and programmatic elements. This responsibility includes crafting contract language, developing work statements and reports, facilitating meetings, and conducting site visits to ensure compliance and effectiveness. Additionally, you will engage in the implementation and evaluation of Funding Initiative Announcements aimed at addressing statewide substance use crises. This involves creating assessment tools to evaluate applicants' capabilities in responding to these challenges. The position also requires ongoing monitoring of awarded grants, utilizing program evaluation tools and metrics to ensure that objectives are met and that the initiatives are making a meaningful impact.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Free on-site parking
• 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 up to 3 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:

• Two years of professional experience in social service or human development programs including one year of program planning, developing, and monitoring experience of the same; and a bachelor's degree; or
• Any 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.
• 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:

• 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):

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.