Assistant Program Analyst

DEPARTMENT: Human Services
SALARY: (U31) $51,275 – $85,395
LOCATION: Trenton, NJ
SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, with a one-hour unpaid lunch break
REPORTS TO: Assistant Director of Human Services
APPOINTMENT TYPE: Full-Time
VACANCIES: 1

Mercer County is seeking a motivated and organized professional to join the Department of Human Services as an Assistant Program Analyst. This position supports the Department and its divisions through program analysis, contract monitoring,budget oversight, and coordination of various departmental initiatives.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational and time-management skills,the ability to prioritize assignments and coordinate multiple initiatives simultaneously, a high level of professionalism, and strong communication and technical skills.

• Monitor assigned contracts toensure vendors meet contractual requirements, deliverables, timelines,service levels, and quality standards.
• Verify that expenditures and services are consistent with approved contract scopes, budgets, and funding requirements.
• Review vendor performance,invoices, reports, records, and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance with contract terms.
• Prepare monitoring reports,performance summaries, and recommendations for management.
• Assist with the preparation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and the review of applications for recommendations of award.
• Maintain awareness of contract expiration dates, funding requirements, and amendment obligations.
• Develop County and grant budget projections and monitor contract spending to identify potential gaps in services.
• Coordinate multiple projects,assignments, and departmental initiatives in accordance with established priorities and deadlines.
• Perform other related dutiesas required.

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 in the review, analysis and evaluation of operating programs inan agency or organization.;
  OR
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

All qualifications are subject to the requirements of the New Jersey Civil Service Commission job specification for this title.

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.

• Strong organizational andtime-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees, program participants,partnering organizations, vendors, funders, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skillsand the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners.
• Ability to review, interpret,analyze, and evaluate data and other information.
• Ability to prepare accurate,technically sound, and informative reports.
• Ability to use information systems for program enrollment, monitoring, and reporting purposes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Mercer County is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports thehealth, financial security, and professional development of our employees.

Benefits include:

• Access to health and wellness coverage
• Retirement and deferred compensation plans
• Generous paid time off andleave programs
• Ongoing training and…