Elections Analyst 2

Do you want to be part of a dedicated team that strengthens democracy by overseeing free, fair, and accurate elections? Apply for this Elections Analyst 2 position in the Department of State, Division of Election Administration. With us, you will play a key part in keeping counties informed and ensuring statewide election processes run as required. Take the next step in your professional career with a supportive team that is committed to clear communication and reliable service.

As an Elections Analyst 2, you will support the Assistant Chief of the Division of Election Administration with operations, including candidate nomination petitions and papers. Our team will rely on you to help counties and candidates navigate important requirements to help ensure the integrity of the electoral process. Your duties will include:

• County Liaison Program Lead: Facilitate ongoing communication, mutual understanding, and cooperation between the Division and Counties; conduct weekly meetings and trainings for liaison staff; and prepare the program's weekly newsletter
• Deadline Monitoring: Track the election calendar for upcoming statutory and administrative deadlines and prepare memos, emails, and related documents to communicate these to the counties
• Nomination Oversight: Review nomination petitions and paper filings; prepare training materials and information for distribution to candidates
• Research and Analysis: Review existing and proposed federal policies, study and analyze operations, and develop and implement new policies as appropriate
• Report Preparation: Prepare data and reports regarding candidate nominations, election results, and the effect of existing or proposed policies on operations
• Forms and Web Updates: Review the Bureau's webpage and recommend both temporary and permanent changes

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, up to two 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.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as an Elections Analyst 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years 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 Requirement:

• 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.
• 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.

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.

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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.