Economic Development Analyst 1
Economic Development Analyst 1
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$ 51971 - 79062
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Are you a driven individual with a keen analytical mindset seeking an opportunity to support applicants for the Historically Disadvantaged Business Assistance (HDBA) program The Department of Community and Economic Development is on the lookout for a proactive thinker who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about contributing to economic initiatives. Join our committed team to ensure that compliance with program guidelines and parameters is maintained. Discover your passion for public service and seize this exciting opportunity to make a difference today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
You will serve as the main contact for applicants of the Historically Disadvantaged Business Assistance (HDBA) program. Your responsibilities encompass reviewing and evaluating applications as well as providing initial recommendations for approval or disapproval to the HDBA Program Manager. Additionally you will handle invoice processing and oversee grants and grantees to ensure compliance with program requirements. Your role includes assisting in the review of program compliance requesting further information from applicants to assess eligibility and offering technical support to both internal and external stakeholders. You will also respond to inquiries from applicants and fund recipients prepare and distribute various contract documents and review payment requests for cost eligibility in accordance with established guidelines. Furthermore you will assist in auditing projects and service centers for compliance maintain a comprehensive list of active projects for ongoing review and suggest updates to program guidelines. Your contributions will also involve recommending improvements to enhance internal processes participating in site visits and meetings and managing data within program-specific databases.
Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.
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. 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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:- A bachelors degree in business or public administration or a related field;or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
Additional Requirements:- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications (not required):- Bilingual in Spanish Chinese Russian Ukrainian Arabic and/or Vietnamese.
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 and click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at .
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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
