S Analyst Trainee

OPPORTUNITY

The New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness is seeking to hire a full‑time position assigned to the Information Technology Bureau within the Administration Division.

• Posting #: 26-09-S
• Issue Date: June 29, 2026
• Closing Date: July 8, 2026
• Salary: $51,479.83 – $53,807.27
• Location: Hamilton, New Jersey

The Information Technology Bureau provides NJOHSP with secure, innovative, and reliable technology‑based resources, including audio, video, and programming services for in‑house applications and geographic information systems products.

As an Analyst Trainee, the selected candidate will learn how to develop tools that support the mission of NJOHSP and assist with software development tasks, gaining hands‑on experience with the technologies and platforms used by the office. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in the development, testing, and maintenance of software tools used across NJOHSP.
• Learn and participate in the full software development life cycle under supervision.
• Help gather and document basic system requirements and workflows.
• Support the creation of simple applications, scripts, and integrations between platforms.
• Assist in developing and testing web service integrations.
• Contribute to incremental improvements of existing tools and applications.
• Help build scripts or small utilities that automate routine tasks.
• Participate in preparing and updating documentation, including standard operating procedures.

Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester‑hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.

• Four (4) years of professional experience relevant to the position OR
• Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Note:

“Professional experience” refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession's concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed decisions.

Advancement: Appointees who successfully complete the 12‑month training period will be eligible for advancement to one of the following titles under Civil Service Commission procedures:
Analyst Trainee to Administrative Analyst1, Information Technology. The inability of an employee in this title to attain a level of performance warranting advancement to one of the titles listed above shall be considered as cause for separation.

License: Appointees will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

• Excellent coding skills in scripting languages such as Java, JavaScript, HTML, Perl, PHP, JSP, and Python.
• Demonstrable experience with Web Technologies (XML, HTML, JavaScript, Web Services, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of SQL (JDBC), particularly in areas of query processing, optimization and execution, and query performance.
• Proficiency with version control tools such as Git and Subversion.
• Experience using Windows development tools (Visual Studio, Toad, etc.).

• Resume
  
  Note:
  
  Eligibility determinations will be based upon information presented in resume only. Applicants who possess foreign degrees (degrees earned outside of the U.S.) are required to provide an evaluation indicating the U.S. equivalency.
• Security Clearance Requirement: All NJOHSP employees must be a U.S. Citizen due to the requirement to obtain a Secret or Top‑Secret Clearance from the federal government. A criminal and personal background investigation is conducted on all NJOHSP personnel.
• Remote Work or Alternate Workweek Program: NJOHSP offers a hybrid work schedule of up to 2 days remote work and a flexible workweek with one day off per week or per pay period. Approval is based on nature of work and operational needs.
• NJ Residency Requirements: New public employees are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment.
• NJ Ethics Requirements: Employees must adhere to the Conflicts of Interest Law N.J.S.A.52:13D‑12 and related codes, and annually file financial disclosure statements for certain positions.
• Equal Opportunity: NJOHSP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to inclusive hiring and diversity in its staff.
• SAME Applicants: NJOHSP participates in the “State as a Model Employer of People with Disabilities” program. If applying under the NJ SAME program, a Schedule A or B letter must be submitted with the resume.
• The agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities where appropriate.