Program Analyst

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July 27, 2026 (9 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR103293#
** Department
* * Department of Health#
** Division
* * Social/Human Services#
** Salary**$56,123.00 - $63,695.00#
** Job Profile
** JC-- Program Analyst (NEARI PSA DOH)#
** Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours
** Monday - Friday; 7:30am - 3:30pm
** 35.0 Standard**#
** Job

Requisition Number
** JR103293 PROGRAM ANALYST (Open)#
** Pay Grade
** C00322 A#
** Classification
* * Program Analyst#
** Class Definition
**** GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
** To perform technical, analytical tasks related to planning, developing and implementing departmental planning, budgeting, capital development budgeting and program evaluation services; and to do related work as required.
** SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
** Works under the close supervision of a superior from whom are received specific work assignments; work is reviewed in progress and upon completion for accuracy and conformance to accepted principles and techniques.
** SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
** May exercise supervision over subordinates assigned to assist.
** ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
*** To perform technical analytical tasks related to planning, developing and implementing departmental planning, budgeting, capital development budgeting and program evaluation services.
* To assist and participate in the analysis of agency activities in their program context; to assist in the development of program criteria and analyze program inputs and outputs with reference to such criteria.
* To assist in the preparation of a portion of the Department's Annual Fiscal Plan including both budget and program analysis.
* Assists a superior by providing technical assistance necessary for budget preparation. Review submitted budget requests for accuracy of information.
* To review budget requests for conformity with pertinent regulations and appropriate capital development plan.
* To analyze alternatives for service delivery as to cost benefit differences.
* To work on the development of programs to reallocate resources.
* To assist in the development of a portion of the departmental capital development program. Meet with an Assistant Director and their staff in order to assist in the development of the ten-year capital development program.
* To assist in the development of monitoring the evaluation systems for the department’s programs.
* To work with government and private councils and commissions in order to acquaint them with the department's goals and objectives.
* To assist in developing reports in order that the division may disseminate information to the director, assistant directors, other state departments and the general public regarding budgetary and planning matters.
* To do related work as required.
** REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:
**** KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES:
** A familiarity and understanding of the principles and techniques of business administration; a familiarity of the principles and practices of governmental planning for human services and budgeting; a familiarity of the organizational structure of the state government and the functions of its state departments and agencies; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with state employees, officers and the general public;

technical ability in the area of planning and budget techniques; the ability to perform technical budget and program analysis; and related capacities and abilities.
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* EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

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* Education:

** Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a college of recognized standing with specialization in business administration, political science or public administration; and
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* Experience:

** Such as may have been gained through: employment requiring the application of techniques and methods related to research work and analyses of administrative policy and management.
** Or,
** any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to…