Small Business Analyst (Equal Opportunity Specialist 2)

Salary

$60,538.00 - $92,010.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-54029-05222

Department

Department of General Services

Division

GS Cmplnc Div

Opening Date

07/16/2026

Closing Date

7/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

05222

Position Number

50600122

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

A3

Pay Group

ST07

Bureau / Division Code

00155120

Worksite Address

North Office Building

Worksite Address

401 North Street, Suite 611

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17120

Contact Name

Marcia Wallace

Contact Phone

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Contact Email

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Bureau / Division

Bureau of Diversity Inclusion and Small Business Opportunities (BDISBO)/Compliance Unit

THE POSITION

Champion Opportunity. Empower Change. Become a Small Business Analyst with BISD. Are you driven to create a level playing field where small and diverse businesses thrive? Join the Office of Business Inclusion and Supplier Development (BISD) as a Small Business Analyst and help open doors across the Commonwealth. In this dynamic role, you will empower entrepreneurs, strengthen vendor relationships, and build a more inclusive economic future. Your insight could spark real change --apply today to join our Team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role focuses on helping small and diverse businesses gain fair access to contracting opportunities through certification, goal setting, and compliance support. It involves investigations, outreach, training, and regular communication with vendors and purchasing staff. As a Small Business Analyst (Equal Opportunity Specialist 2), you will perform the following duties:

• Contract Review: Examine certifications and contract details to ensure they meet policies, laws, and regulations
• Stakeholder Relations: Build productive connections with businesses and purchasing staff to support equal access
• Training Support: Provide guidance, outreach, and education to small businesses at events and workshops
• Goal Setting: Complete calculations and review specifications to set participation goals for contracts
• Certification Guidance: Assist small businesses with certification processes and review documents for eligibility
• Compliance Monitoring: Check subcontract agreements and reports to verify alignment with contract requirements

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 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Work schedule may be negotiable based on operational needs.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, two days per week in the office. 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 an Equal Opportunity Specialist 1 or Human Resource Analyst 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Successful completion of the Pennsylvania Management Associate program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years of analytical experience in an equal opportunity program that includes one year of professional experience, 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.

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.