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-2026-58828-08070

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Strtgc Dvpt Impltn Off

Opening Date

09/28/2026

Closing Date

10/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

08070

Position Number

00201535

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

A3

Pay Group

ST08

Bureau / Division Code

00084400

Bureau / Division

Strategic Development and Implementation Office

Worksite Address

400 North Street

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17120

Contact Email

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THE POSITION

As a Program Analyst 3 with the Department of Transportation, you will be part of a team that drives meaningful changes to improve transportation programs. Your work will help leaders across the state make informed decisions that keep operations running smoothly. This position offers the chance to apply your analytical skills to real-world challenges. You will help PennDOT build stronger tools, processes, and strategies for statewide success.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on analyzing transportation programs, supporting statewide planning, and guiding improvements that strengthen performance across many operational areas. You will help leadership make informed decisions while supporting system enhancements and key projects. As a Program Analyst 3, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Evaluation: Evaluate program processes and determine how well goals and performance expectations are being met
• Data Analysis: Analyze large sets of operational data to identify trends, measure progress, and guide improvements
• Technical Guidance: Provide expertise on systems, reporting tools, and statewide performance measurement needs
• Project Support: Coordinate improvement initiatives and assist leadership with planning, tracking, and reporting activities
• System Enhancement: Support enhancements to business processes and help resolve issues through collaboration and analysis
• Reporting Development: Prepare charts, tables, and other materials used statewide to explain findings and support decision making

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 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• This position may be eligible for alternate work schedule (AWS)
• 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.

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.