Elections Analyst 2

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Elections Analyst 2 supports and improves the Commonwealth’s Election Management system, promoting accurate election data and reliable system performance. The role works with county election officials, technology partners, vendors, department staff, and other stakeholders to support election operations and system enhancements. Responsibilities include maintaining election-related data, assisting system users, participating in testing and election readiness, and preparing reports and documentation.

This is a full-time position with work hours of 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, including a 60-minute lunch. Part-time telework may be available, with three days per week in the office. Telework requires a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location in Pennsylvania; employees unable to telework may report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. Telework arrangements may change.

Minimum qualifications include one year as an Elections Analyst 1 or equivalent, or two years of professional experience evaluating public programs or information technology systems along with a bachelor’s degree in a specified field, or an equivalent combination of experience and training. Applicants must be able to perform the essential job functions.

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.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.
• Applicants claiming education must attach college transcripts; unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary contact among department staff, county election officials, technical teams, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor, validate, and maintain accurate election, voter registration, ballot, campaign finance, and related data.
• Identify process enhancements, gather stakeholder feedback, and document approved system improvement requests.
• Provide guidance on system functions, data usage, troubleshooting steps, and operational questions.
• Participate in system testing, quality reviews, election readiness efforts, audits, and reconciliation work.
• Develop reports, maintain system documentation, prepare public data responses, and review policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

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