Business Analyst
Business Analyst 3
Salary
$67,736.00 - $102,905.00 Annually
Location
Dauphin County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2026-44413-01053
Department
Department of Education
Division
ED Mntrng Actblty Off
Opening Date
03/17/2026
Closing Date
3/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
01053
Position Number
00027879
Union
Non-Union
Bargaining Unit
A3
Pay Group
ST08
Bureau / Division Code
00163006
Bureau / Division
Monitoring and Accountability Office
Worksite Address
607 South Drive
City
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17120
Contact Name
Abagail Rose
Contact Phone
717.736.7053
Contact Email
abrose@pa.gov
THE POSITION
Are you a dedicated and ambitious individual with a knack for analyzing complex IT systems? If so, consider joining the Monitoring and Accountability Office (OMA) as a Business Analyst 3. This position is responsible for leading system development and enhancements ensuring quality through design, documentation, testing, and user training. Turn your IT ambitions into action!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Business Analyst 3, you will take on a key leadership role guiding the requirements, design, and ongoing enhancement of the Integrated Monitoring System (IMS). You will have the opportunity to collaborate with subject matter experts and vendors to develop business processes, coordinate testing and training, and ensure system solutions align with organizational needs. Work also involves troubleshooting complex issues, tracking IT initiatives, supporting audits, mentoring staff, and providing user support. Your ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, rules, and directives will be key in driving efficient and effective technology operations.
If you are a strategic thinker who enjoys improving systems, guiding teams, and delivering results, this is the perfect chance to grow your IT Career!
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 4:30 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
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- One year as a Business Analyst 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
- Six years of business process analysis experience; or
- Two years of business process analysis experience 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 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.