Program Analyst 3

Salary

$69,086.00 - $104,959.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-58329-08070

Department

Commission on Crime and Delinquency

Division

EX PA Comm on Crime & Dlqntcy

Opening Date

09/21/2026

Closing Date

10/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

08070

Position Number

002441263

Union

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

A3

Pay Group

ST08

Bureau / Division Code

00817000

Bureau / Division

Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency

Worksite Address

3101 North Front Street

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17110

Contact Name

Michelle Novak

Contact Email

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THE POSITION

Join the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency as a Program Analyst 3 and help strengthen programs that support safer schools and communities. This role allows you to work with partners across the state while shaping training, guidance, and evaluation tools. You will make a meaningful impact by improving the way important programs operate. Step into a position where your analytical skills and creativity help move Pennsylvania forward.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) by improving training, evaluation, program coordination, and compliance work across multiple statewide initiatives. It plays a central role in helping internal staff and external partners succeed by providing guidance, analysis, and technical assistance. As a Program Analyst 3, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Analysis: Review programs and projects to measure progress toward goals and objectives
• Data Collection: Develop tools, gather information, and evaluate policies and procedures across programs
• Technical Guidance: Develop recommendations and assist organizations in meeting statutory and regulatory requirements
• Training Development: Create training materials, manage learning modules, and collaborate with subject experts
• Compliance Monitoring: Review providers, documents, and activities to ensure adherence to rules and guidelines
• Data Management: Maintain datasets, conduct analysis, and prepare reports summarizing findings

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• 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. 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Program Analyst 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years of analytical experience, two of which include professional experience in program evaluation and the development of program recommendations, and a bachelor's degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training
  
  

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.

How to Apply:

• 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. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• 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 employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.