Assistant Program Analyst in TRENTON, New Jersey at COUNTY OF MERCER

ASSISTANTPROGRAM ANALYST

DEPARTMENT: Human Services
SALARY: (U31) $51,275 – $85,395
LOCATION: Trenton, NJ
SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, with a one-hour unpaidlunch break
REPORTS TO: Assistant Director of Human Services
APPOINTMENT TYPE: Full-Time
VACANCIES: 1

JOBSPECIFICATION: AssistantProgram Analyst (00654)

POSITIONOVERVIEW

MercerCounty is seeking a motivated and organized professional to join the Departmentof Human Services as an Assistant Program Analyst. This position supports theDepartment and its divisions through program analysis, contract monitoring,budget oversight, and coordination of various departmental initiatives.

The idealcandidate will demonstrate strong organizational and time-management skills,the ability to prioritize assignments and coordinate multiple initiativessimultaneously, a high level of professionalism, and strong communication andtechnical skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

ProgramReview, Planning & Coordination

• Monitor assigned contracts to ensure vendors meet contractual requirements, deliverables, timelines, service levels, and quality standards.
• Verify that expenditures and services are consistent with approved contract scopes, budgets, and funding requirements.
• Review vendor performance, invoices, reports, records, and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance with contract terms.
• Prepare monitoring reports, performance summaries, and recommendations for management.
• Assist with the preparation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and the review of applications for recommendations of award.
• Maintain awareness of contract expiration dates, funding requirements, and amendment obligations.
• Develop County and grant budget projections and monitor contract spending to identify potential gaps in services.
• Coordinate multiple projects, assignments, and departmental initiatives in accordance with established priorities and deadlines.
• Perform other related duties as required.

MINIMUMREQUIREMENTS

Applicantsmust meet one of the following or a combination of both experience andeducation. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year ofrelevant experience.

• Four (4) years of professional experience in the review, analysis and evaluation of operating programs in an agency or organization.; OR
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Allqualifications are subject to the requirements of the New Jersey Civil ServiceCommission job specification for this title.

NOTE: "Professionalexperience" refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, andinterpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession's conceptsand practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate andinformed decisions.

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees, program participants, partnering organizations, vendors, funders, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners.
• Ability to review, interpret, analyze, and evaluate data and other information.
• Ability to prepare accurate, technically sound, and informative reports.
• Ability to use information systems for program enrollment, monitoring, and reporting purposes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

BENEFITSOF WORKING WITH MERCER COUNTY

MercerCounty is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports thehealth, financial security, and professional development of our employees.Benefits include:

• Access to health and wellness coverage
• Retirement and deferred compensation plans
• Generous paid time off and leave programs
• Ongoing training and tuition assistance

MercerCounty EEO/ Civil Service Statement & Residency Requirements:

MercerCounty is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse,inclusive, and accessible workplace. We provide equal employment opportunitiesto all individuals regardless of race, creed, color, national origin,nationality, ancestry, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, marital status, civil unionstatus, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, affectional orsexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellularor blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forcesof the United States, disability, or any other protected characteristic underfederal, state, or local law.

Asa Civil Service employer under the State of New Jersey, all candidates mustcomply with New Jersey Civil Service Commission regulations and guidelines.Mercer County residency is required. Non-residents must establish residencywithin one (1) year of employment.

MercerCounty is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordancewith the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws,specifically in accordance with the New Jersey State Policy ProhibitingDiscrimination in the Workplace.