Economic Development Analyst 1

THE POSITION

Begin your career as our Economic Development Analyst 1 with the Department of Community and Economic Development, where you will play a key part in supporting projects that strengthen neighborhoods and towns. This role helps you develop skills in reviewing grants and guiding local partners. You will be part of work that directly helps communities improve housing and grow opportunities. This position sets the stage for a rewarding future in public service.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position centers on reviewing, monitoring, and supporting federal HOME and HUD special purpose grants within the Center for Community and Housing Development. It helps ensure that funded projects follow complex federal and state rules while meeting community needs. As an Economic Development Analyst 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Application Review: Evaluate HOME and HUD special purpose grant applications for compliance with complex federal and state requirements
• Data Management: Enter program information into tracking systems to document compliance with federal requirements
• Training Delivery: Prepare and present compliance training for local grantees, administrators, and staff
• Grant Monitoring: Review grantee reports, budgets, project changes, and conduct remote and on-site monitoring
• Technical Guidance: Provide detailed assistance to grantees and help resolve issues that delay project progress

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 a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week, with in-office days of Tuesdays and Wednesdays. 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in business or public administration or a related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Additional Requirements:

• You must have one or more years of experience in grant administration in Federal, State, or Local programs
• You must have one or more years of experience performing analytical work
• You must have one or more years of experience in reviewing and evaluating grant applications requesting Federal, State, and/or Local funds
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• One or more years of experience in grant administration involving affordable housing or community development

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 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.