Small Business Analyst (Equal Opportunity Specialist 2)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Champion Opportunity. Empower Change. Become a Small Business Analyst with the Office of Business Inclusion and Supplier Development (BISD) and help open doors across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania! Are you driven to create a level playing field where small and diverse businesses can succeed? In this important role, you will be empowering business owners, strengthening relationships with vendors, and supporting a more inclusive economic future. Join our team to help spark real change! This position plays a key role in supporting statewide efforts to expand contracting opportunities for small, small diverse, and veteran-owned businesses. It blends data analysis, vendor support, and policy review to strengthen equitable participation.

Requirements

• One year as an Equal Opportunity Specialist 1 or Human Resource Analyst 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Successful completion of the Pennsylvania Management Associate program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years of analytical experience in an equal opportunity program that includes one year of professional experience, and a bachelor’s degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Meet the PA residency requirement.
• Be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Review contract scopes, estimates, and historical spend to identify and refine participation opportunities
• Provide guidance to businesses on certifications, documentation, and navigating the contracting process
• Evaluate subcontractor plans and waiver requests to determine compliance with established requirements
• Maintain accurate tracking systems and ensure the integrity of procurement and certification information
• Participate in training sessions and events to encourage broader involvement from small and diverse businesses
• Interpret procurement laws and regulations to support fair and consistent decision making

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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