Drug and Alcohol Program Analyst - State of Pennsylvania : Job Details

Salary: $59,345.00 - $90,211.00 Annually Location : Dauphin County, PA Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number: CS-2025-32513-38020 Department: Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs Division: DA Prvntn Trmt Div Opening Date: 08/28/2025 Closing Date: 9/10/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code: 38020 Position Number: 50477407 Union: AFSCME Bargaining Unit: A4 Pay Group: ST07 Bureau / Division Code: 00742200 Bureau / Division: Bureau of County Program Oversight / Division of Prevention and Treatment Worksite Address: 2601 N 3rd Street, 5th Floor City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Zip Code: 17110 Contact Name: Larissa Kreiger Contact Email: [email protected] THE POSITION Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of individuals and families affected by substance use? If your answer is yes, we invite you to apply for the role of Program Analyst within the Bureau of County Program Oversight in the Treatment Division of the Department of Drug and Alcohol Services (DDAP). In this vital position, you will engage in professional, consultative, and administrative tasks that support the Commonwealth's Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Service System. Your responsibilities will include planning and developing programs, providing essential technical assistance, and monitoring initiatives related to substance use and addiction disorders. This is an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the community and help shape effective treatment strategies. Do not miss your chance to be part of this important work-submit your application today! DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this role, you will be tasked with the collection, organization, analysis, and presentation of data to support the planning, development, and monitoring of both public and private programs related to substance use and addiction disorders. You will act as the project manager for Federally Funded Grant Programs, overseeing all facets of the contracted initiatives, which encompasses both fiscal and programmatic elements. This responsibility includes crafting contract language, developing work statements and reports, facilitating meetings, and conducting site visits to ensure compliance and effectiveness. Additionally, you will engage in the implementation and evaluation of Funding Initiative Announcements aimed at addressing statewide substance use crises. This involves creating assessment tools to evaluate applicants' capabilities in responding to these challenges. The position also requires ongoing monitoring of awarded grants, utilizing program evaluation tools and metrics to ensure that objectives are met and that the initiatives are making a meaningful impact. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Free on-site parking
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 3 days 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 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 QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of professional experience in social service or human development programs including one year of program planning, developing, and monitoring experience of the same; and a bachelor's degree; or
• Any 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.
• 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.

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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html 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.

Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short ! See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our Health & Wellness We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.* Compensation & Financial Planning We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life Balance We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.* Values and Culture We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving. Employee Perks Sometimes, it is the little extras that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships. For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit and click on the benefits box. *Eligibility rules apply. 01 How many years of full-time professional experience do you possess in social service or human development programs?

• 2 or more years
• 1 but less than 2 years
• Less than 1 year
• None

02 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. 03 Do you possess one or more years of full-time professional program planning, developing, and monitoring experience in a social service or human development program?

• Yes
• No

04 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. 05 How much graduate coursework have you completed in the behavioral sciences or public health?If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the Attachments tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you are claiming education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information.

• 30 credits or more
• 15 but less than 30 credits
• Less than 15 credits
• None

06 You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions. Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which Level of Performance most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The Level of Performance you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function. If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the Yes button and proceed to the exam questions. If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our

• Yes

07 WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - GRANT OR PROJECT MANAGEMENT Prepares grant or project plans and reports; develops statement of work for contractors; reviews reports or other deliverables submitted by contractors; identifies opportunities for improvement; conducts programmatic review of budgets, invoices and expenditures. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience performing one or more of the following activities; preparing grant or project plans and reports; developing statements of work for contractors; reviewing reports or other deliverables submitted by contractors; identifying opportunities for improvement; conducting programmatic reviews of budgets, invoices and expenditures. This work was related to Public Health/Behavioral Health.
• B. I have experience performing one or more of the following activities; preparing grant or project plans and reports; developing statements of work for contractors; reviewing reports or other deliverables submitted by contractors; identifying opportunities for improvement; conducting programmatic reviews of budgets, invoices and expenditures. This work was NOT related to Public Health/Behavioral Health.
• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to grant writing, technical writing, proposal writing or budget or financial analysis.
• D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

08 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

The name of the employer where you gained this experience

The types of grant programs you worked on and your responsibilities related to those grants

The types of projects you managed and your responsibilities related to those programs

09 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

College/University

Course Title

Credits/Clock Hours

10 WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Provides technical assistance to grantees, program representatives, stakeholder groups and other public and private sector agencies via email, phone or in-person by answering questions, clarifying requirements, and assisting with problem solving, making improvements or addressing areas of weakness. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience providing technical assistance to grantees, program representatives, stakeholder groups or other public or private sector agencies via email, phone or in-person by answering questions, clarifying requirements, assisting with problem solving and making recommendations for improvement.
• B. I have experience providing technical assistance to grantees, program representatives, stakeholder groups or other public or private sector agencies via email, phone or in-person by answering questions and clarifying requirements. I have not assisted with problem solving and have not made recommendations for improvements.
• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to critical thinking, effective problem solving and decision making or reasoning across disciplines.
• D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

11 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

The name of the employer where you gained this experience

The type of assistance you provided

The types of problems you solved

The recommendations for improvements that you made

12 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

College/University

Course Title

Credits/Clock Hours

13 WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - ANALYZES INFORMATION/DATA Analyzes information/data on substance use and/or problem gambling related programs and issues through review of survey results, professional literature, agency or program reports, statistics or plans, to determine if programs/strategies meet objectives, to assess cost-effectiveness, to evaluate results of policy decisions, to assess contract performance measures or to identify trends and identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience analyzing information/data through review of survey results, professional literature, agency or program reports, statistics or plans, to determine if programs/strategies meet objectives, to assess cost-effectiveness, to evaluate results of policy decisions, to assess contract performance measures or to identify trends and identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. This experience was in the Public Health/Behavioral Health field.
• B. I have experience analyzing information/data through review of survey results, professional literature, agency or program reports, statistics or plans, to determine if programs/strategies meet objectives, to assess cost-effectiveness, to evaluate results of policy decisions, to assess contract performance measures or to identify trends and identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. This experience was in a field OTHER than the Public Health/Behavioral Health field.
• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to data management and analysis, statistics, methods of social research or program evaluation.
• D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

14 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

The name of the employer where you gained this experience

The specific field in which you analyzed information/data

The type of information/data you were analyzing

15 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

College/University

Course Title

Credits/Clock Hours

16 WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Writes reports, plans, applications, instructions or guidance documents, correspondence, information requests, policies and procedures, etc., for supervisor, management, grantees, the public, etc., to provide information to be used in planning, implementing, monitoring or allocating resources for programs or projects. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience writing reports, plans, applications, instructions or guidance documents, information requests, policies and procedures, etc., for supervisor, management, grantees, the public, etc., to provide information to be used in planning, implementing, monitoring or allocating resources for programs or projects. I was responsible for the complete report, plan, application, instructions or guidance documents, information requests or policies and procedures.
• B. I have experience writing reports, plans, applications, instructions or guidance documents, information requests, policies and procedures, etc., for supervisor, management, grantees, the public, etc., to provide information to be used in planning, implementing, monitoring or allocating resources for programs or projects. I was responsible for portions or sections of the report, plan, application, instructions or guidance documents, information requests or policies and procedures.
• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to technical writing, report writing or non-fiction writing.
• D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

17 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

The name of the employer where you gained this experience

The types of written reports or documents you prepared or assisted in preparing

18 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

College/University

Course Title

Credits/Clock Hours

19 WORK BEHAVIOR 5 - WORKS ON TASK FORCES OR IN WORKGROUPS Works collaboratively with local, state and federal government entities, communities, or other public and private sector agencies as a member or facilitator of a committee task force or work group to represent the agency's mission and goals, provide input and expertise, or assist with or direct the accomplishment of committee, task force or workgroup objectives. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience working collaboratively with local, state and federal government entities, communities, or other public and private sector agencies as a member or a facilitator of a committee task force or work group to represent the agency's mission and goals, provide input and expertise, or assist with or direct the accomplishment of committee, task force or workgroup objectives. I lead the task force or work group or served as the facilitator.
• B. I have experience working collaboratively with local, state and federal government entities, communities, or other public and private sector agencies as a member or a facilitator of a committee task force or work group to represent the agency's mission and goals, provide input and expertise, or assist with or direct the accomplishment of committee, task force or workgroup objectives. I was a participant of the task force or work group.
• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to community relations, government relations, public speaking, negotiations or labor relations or have taken college-level courses in which group work or collaborative project experience was involved.
• D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

20 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

The name of the employer where you gained this experience

What your role was in the task force or the work group

Who were the other parties involved in the task force or work group

21 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

College/University

Course Title

Credits/Clock Hours

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