Project Manager 1

Salary: $78,925.00 - $119,844.00 Annually
Location : Cumberland County, PA
Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number: N-2026-56246
Department: Executive Offices
Division: EX OA PS ITDC Bus Serv Mgmt Di
Opening Date: 08/24/2026
Closing Date: 8/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 01971
Position Number: 00107064
Union: Non Union
Bargaining Unit: A3
Pay Group: ST09
Bureau / Division Code: 00812710
Bureau / Division: Public Safety IT Delivery Center - Business Services Management Division
Worksite Address: 1920 Technology Parkway
City: Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17050
Contact Name: Aeriel Leicht
Contact Email: View email address on click.appcast.io


THE POSITION
Take the next step forward in your career with the Department of Corrections! As a Project Manager 1, you will help move critical technology projects from ideas to results. This position gives you the opportunity to serve in the Public Safety Information Technology Delivery Center's (PSITDC) Project Management Office, and perform professional and administrative work planning, directing, controlling, and implementing information technology (IT) projects within the PSITDC. Apply today and support public safety efforts across the Commonwealth.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This role supports the planning and management of information technology projects for public safety agencies across the Commonwealth. It requires coordination, communication, and leadership in a dynamic environment. As a Project Manager 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Project Planning: Create and maintain detailed project plans for all phases of assigned projects
• Scope Management: Define project scope, monitor proposed changes, and document approvals
• Risk Mitigation: Identify risks and issues, prepare mitigation strategies, and execute contingency actions
• Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to produce required project documents
• Progress Tracking: Monitor project schedules, track key milestones, and take corrective action when needed
• Communication Oversight: Develop communications plans and keep staff informed of timelines and expectations

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 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, two days telework per week. 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 Mechanicsburg. 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:

• Two years of experience as a Business Analyst 3 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years of experience in leading IT systems development or implementation projects and a bachelor's degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes two years of experience in leading IT systems development or implementation projects.

Additional Requirement:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirement:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

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.
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Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Business Analyst 3 for two or more years full-time?

• Yes
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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Do you possess two or more years of full-time experience in leading IT systems development or implementation projects?

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• No

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