Program Analyst

THE POSITION

The Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS) is searching for a Program Analyst 2 to join our Risk & Performance Data Office (RPDO) team. The office is growing and we are looking for the right professional to bring an analytical mindset, high attention to detail, and exceptional communication skills to this team. This position will play an integral role in the implementation of the office's operating principles and practices, work closely with the Chief Risk Officer and the Chief Data Officer to develop, implement and maintain RPDO office operational system, and serve as an informal project coordinator.

This position supports the Chief Risk Officer and Chief Data Officer in carrying out strategy, creating and implementing systems and support structures, and overseeing the operational process performance. You will perform the following duties:

• Operational Support:
  Assist in developing, maintaining, and improving systems that guide RPDO operations and responsibilities
• Agile Leadership:
  Lead team events and planning activities that foster effective use of agile practices and promote consistent progress
• Risk Evaluation:
  Assess business unit maturity and review documentation to support clear understanding of organizational risks
• Process Improvement:
  Identify obstacles and implement improvements that increase efficiency, communication, and team alignment
• Performance Metrics:
  Help create, organize, and distribute operational performance metrics that support the agency strategic plan
• Stakeholder Coordination:
  Facilitate communication between RPDO staff and business units to support shared goals and expectations

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

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
• Work hours may be negotiable, including potential for 30 minute lunch.
• Telework:
  You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. This position is hybrid telework eligible, dependent on operational and executive leadership requirements. Telework schedule varies based on current work activities. 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.

• One year as a Program Analyst 1; or
• Two years of analytical experience, one of which includes professional experience in program evaluation and the development of program recommendations, and a bachelor's degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training

• 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 Functions as presented in the linked Position Description.

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

• 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…