Reference #: 4561997 THE POSITION The purpose of this position is to ensure that PA Department of Education (PDE)'s established contracts are conducted, managed, and administered according to the specific requirements associated with the contract including compliance on budget, timeline, service level agreements, program specific requirements, time and materials, and deliverables.  Are you a strategic thinker, curious about how processes work, or how they can be improved? Are you detail-oriented and able to stick with a challenging project until it is complete? Is it important to you to ensure all the requirements of a task are completely fulfilled or can be mitigated to ensure compliance?  We are looking for the right person with those unique combination of skills to carry out the Contract oversight and monitoring within the Compliance Office at PDE.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides oversight and compliance monitoring of PDE's established contracts and their management process, identifies ways to reduce risk of non-performance, and improve return on investment, as well as mentors resources who are tasked as the point of contact for a contract on best practices for contract administration.

This position establishes and maintains policies, procedures, and internal controls which govern Contract Management, and is responsible for performing Contract Monitoring. The position identifies, assesses, and tracks the current list of contracts for periodic monitoring review; schedules and conducts internal control and policy monitoring reviews of PDE contracts for compliance and alignment with internal controls, policies, procedures, Service Level Agreements, progress of stated services and/or deliverables, and to identify weaknesses. Provides feedback through observation reports for overall compliance and corrective action reports on weaknesses and areas of improvement.

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Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. You will be required to report in-office 1 to 2 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. 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 Program Analyst 2; or Three years of analytical experience, two of which include professional experience in program evaluation and the development of program recommendations, and a bachelor's degree; or An equivalent combination of experience and training Other Requirements: You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow thelinkand click on Residency. 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 appli ation 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. 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us atra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. 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.

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.

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.