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Management Analyst Supervisor

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

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Compensation
$69–105K/yr
Location
Harrisburg, PAHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Management Analyst Supervisor leads quality and performance initiatives for the Department of Transportation laboratory, overseeing quality systems, staff, accreditation, and continuous improvement while supporting training, safety, and project management.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Quality ManagementStaff SupervisionAccreditation ProcessesProcess ImprovementTraining CoordinationSafety Program SupportProject ManagementPerformance ReviewResearchData Analysis

Qualifications

One Year Management Analyst Experience or Three Years Progressive Management Analysis Experience or Equivalent CombinationBachelor's DegreePA Residency RequirementAbility to Perform Essential Job Functions

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

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Management Analyst Supervisor

Salary

$69,086.00 - $104,959.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-56995-01030

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Lab Tstng Sctn

Opening Date

08/31/2026

Closing Date

9/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

01030

Position Number

00106400

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

A3

Pay Group

ST08

Bureau / Division Code

00084814

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Construction and Materials, Materials Division, Laboratory Testing Section

Worksite Address

81 Lab Lane

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17110

Contact Email

[email protected]

  • Description

  • Benefits

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THE POSITION

Join the Department of Transportation as a Management Analyst Supervisor and help guide important quality and performance initiatives as the laboratory's assigned Quality Manager. This role gives you the chance to lead talented staff and support programs that strengthen laboratory operations. You will contribute to improvements that shape testing processes, data quality, and customer satisfaction. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys leadership and wants to support meaningful organizational progress.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position oversees quality management programs, staff supervision, and accreditation processes that support accurate laboratory testing and strong operational performance. As a Management Analyst Supervisor and laboratory's assigned Quality Manager, you will perform the following duties:

  • Quality Oversight:Manage quality systems, standards and corrective actions to maintain accreditation

  • Program Leadership:Guide staff through continuous improvement efforts and process evaluations

  • Training Coordination:Maintain documentation and support employee certification and training compliance

  • Safety Support:Assist with documentation and monitoring of laboratory safety programs

  • Project Management:Coordinate work plans, distribute assignments, and ensure timely results

  • Performance Review:Evaluate staff work, prepare assessments, and provide guidance for improvement

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00106400) .

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. 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 of experience as a Management Analyst 2 ( Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) ;or

  • Three years of progressively responsible experience in technical management analysis work which included evaluating work methods, procedures or organizational structures, and a bachelor's degree;or

  • Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

How to Apply:

  • Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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 (https://www.pa.gov/agencies/hrmoa/resources/generative-ai-hiring-guidance) 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.

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.

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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 visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Management Analyst 2 for one or more years full-time?

  • Yes

  • No

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

How many years of full-time experience in developing, analyzing, or recommending improvements in processes, methods, or procedures that are managerial rather than programmatic do you possess? (Examples of these are work methods and procedures, procurement, organizational structures, administrative policies, information technology, forms, records management, and the use of space equipment and facilities)

  • 3 years or more

  • 2 but less than 3 years

  • 1 but less than 2 years

  • Less than 1 year

  • None

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 law, management, administration, statistics, industrial engineering, or related fields? 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 a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

  • 30 or more credits

  • Less than 30 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. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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 question 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 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 ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

  • Yes

07

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – SUPERVISION

Perform the full range of supervisory duties. This includes planning, delegating, and reviewing work; establishing priorities and timeframes for completion of work; providing guidance to staff on complex problems; approving/denying leave; evaluating employee performance; resolving complaints and grievances and taking disciplinary actions; interviewing and recommending selection of applicants; and identifying training needs and providing training to staff.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

  • A. I have experience performing the full range of supervisory duties which included planning and delegating work; approving/denying leave; evaluating employee performance; resolving complaints and grievances and taking disciplinary actions; and interviewing and recommending applicant selection.

  • B. I have experience as a lead worker which included reviewing work for accuracy and timeliness and providing training to staff.

  • C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to supervisory development, labor relations, or human resource management, but I do not have at least six months of supervisory or lead work experience in a work setting.

  • 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(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

  • Your duties as a supervisor (evaluating employee performance, approving/denying leave, resolving grievances and taking disciplinary actions, etc.).

  • Your duties as a lead worker (reviewing work for accuracy, providing training, etc.).

  • Your level of responsibility.

09

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three 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 – WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

Write status reports pertaining to facility operations for staff and management. Update and edit system training documents and desk references as needed.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

  • A. I have experience writing reports where I had the final responsibility for the completed document. I recommended updates and edits to manuals, training documents, or desk references.

  • B. I have experience writing financial or other reports where I had the final responsibility for the completed document. I did NOT recommend updates or edits to manuals, training documents, and desk references.

  • C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business writing, technical writing, English composition, or journalism.

  • 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(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

  • Your experience writing reports.

  • Your experience recommending updates and edits to manuals, training documents, or desk references.

  • The actual duties you performed and level of responsibility.

12

CS-EDUCATION If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three 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 – RESEARCH

Conducts research by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting information related to the assessment and development of policies, processes, and procedures. Researches and coordinates information from other personnel and program areas to prepare for projects and reports as needed. .

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

  • A. I have experience researching written or electronic records and files for various projects and reports, and gaining information through discussions with customers, partners, or stakeholders. When given a topic, I was responsible for compiling all available information from a variety of data sources and determining if the information was relevant to the project.

  • B. I have experience researching written or electronic records and files for various projects and reports, and gaining information through discussions with customers, partners, or stakeholders. When given a topic, I was responsible for compiling all available information from a variety of data sources; however, someone else determined if the information was relevant to the project.

  • C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to research methods, research design and analysis, library sciences, market research, or data collection.

  • D. I have NO experience or coursework 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(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

  • The actual duties you performed related to research.

  • Your level of responsibility.

15

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three 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 – ANALYZING INFORMATION

Analyzes and evaluates policies, processes, procedures, and organizational structures to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and challenges. Provides recommendations for improvements and develops tools for implementing new or updated work processes, policies, and procedures to create a more efficient and effective organization.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

  • A. I have experience analyzing and evaluating policies, processes, procedures, or organizational structures. I was responsible for implementing new or updated work policies, processes, or procedures.

  • B. I have experience analyzing and evaluating policies, processes, procedures, or organizational structures; however, someone else was responsible for implementing new or updated work policies, processes, and procedures.

  • C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to data analysis, organizational program development, program evaluation, program analysis, project monitoring and evaluation, or evaluation theory, design, and methods.

  • D. I have NO experience or coursework 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(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

  • The actual duties you performed related to analyzing information.

  • Your level of responsibility.

18

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three 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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Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov

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