Program Analyst

THE POSITION

Are you ready to take your commitment to Pennsylvania's communities to the next level? The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency is seeking a Program Analyst 2 to play a pivotal role in transforming how our justice system supports mental health and recovery. This is your chance to turn statewide policy into real‑world results by bridging the gap between the behavioral health and criminal justice systems.

If you are ready to use your expertise to drive meaningful reform and improve lives across the Commonwealth, we want you on our team—apply today!

As a Program Analyst 2 serving as the Behavioral Health Program Specialist, you will oversee the daily programmatic operations of initiatives addressing the link between behavioral health and the criminal justice system. Focusing on mental health, substance use, and co‑occurring disorders, you will act as the primary point of contact for justice‑involved individuals. In collaboration with the Mental Health and Justice Advisory Committee and the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, you will develop and enforce guidelines for statewide programs dedicated to diverting individuals with mental illness and co‑occurring disorders from the justice system.

Additionally, you will drive the mission of the Stepping Up Technical Assistance Center.

Your responsibilities will include leading the preparation of funding announcements for state and federal streams and ensuring grant applications adhere to strict federal and agency regulations; managing a comprehensive grant portfolio, monitoring active projects, approving quarterly reports, and processing modification requests; and conducting independent program analyses by collecting and organizing data to produce narrative reports, charts, and tables that evaluate project impact and inform future policy.

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

• Full‑time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• 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, reporting to the office one day per month and as needed. 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 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); 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 job functions.

• You must pass a background investigation.

• 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.…