Elections Analyst 2

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Do you want to be part of a dedicated team that strengthens democracy by overseeing free, fair, and accurate elections? Apply for this Elections Analyst 2 position in the Department of State, Division of Election Administration. With us, you will play a key part in keeping counties informed and ensuring statewide election processes run as required. Take the next step in your professional career with a supportive team that is committed to clear communication and reliable service. As an Elections Analyst 2, you will support the Assistant Chief of the Division of Election Administration with operations, including candidate nomination petitions and papers. Our team will rely on you to help counties and candidates navigate important requirements to help ensure the integrity of the electoral process.

Requirements

• One year as an Elections Analyst 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years of professional experience evaluating public programs or information technology systems, and a bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, public policy, political science, or information technology; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate ongoing communication, mutual understanding, and cooperation between the Division and Counties; conduct weekly meetings and trainings for liaison staff; and prepare the program’s weekly newsletter
• Track the election calendar for upcoming statutory and administrative deadlines and prepare memos, emails, and related documents to communicate these to the counties
• Review nomination petitions and paper filings; prepare training materials and information for distribution to candidates
• Review existing and proposed federal policies, study and analyze operations, and develop and implement new policies as appropriate
• Prepare data and reports regarding candidate nominations, election results, and the effect of existing or proposed policies on operations
• Review the Bureau’s webpage and recommend both temporary and permanent changes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level