PROGRAM ANALYST
In New Jersey, Program Analyst is filled through the competitive process: candidates take a civil service exam and are hired off a ranked list, not picked at will.
The stated bar is a bachelor's degree, but candidates can swap in added experience for the diploma.
How to apply
This title is filled by competitive examination.
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Promotional announcements
A promotional announcement for this title is accepting applications as of October 13, 2026. A promotional examination produces its own eligible list and is open only to people who already hold permanent status in a qualifying title within the department named on the row, not across that employer generally; filing without eligibility means an ineligible determination and no refund of the fee.
| Title | Symbol | Employer and unit who may file | Closes | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRAM ANALYST$17 to $36 an hourPromoted from: Assistant Program Analyst | PC4006H | BERGEN COUNTYPARKS | October 21, 2026 | Open | Announcement |
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Promotion paths the Commission has published
Titles the Commission accepted as feeders for this one
Holders of the title below were eligible to compete in a promotional examination for PROGRAM ANALYST.
- ASSISTANT PROGRAM ANALYSTstated by 1 employer
Titles this one has led to
Holders of PROGRAM ANALYST were eligible to compete in a promotional examination for the title below.
- SENIOR PROGRAM ANALYSTstated by 1 employer
Each line comes from a promotional examination announcement, which sets its own eligibility for that employer and that examination — so this records what the Commission has accepted before, not a rule about who qualifies now. Most of these paths have been stated by a single employer, and the count beside each says how many. A promotional examination is also closed to anyone without permanent status in the unit the announcement names. How promotional eligibility works.
Salaries stated in examination announcements
One Civil Service Commission examination announcement has stated a salary for this title. Local pay is set by each employer under its own ordinance or contract, so this is one employer's figure for one position rather than a rate for the title.
| Employer | Salary as published | Basis | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bergen CountyParks | $17.00 ~ $36.00 / Per Hour | Per hour | October 2026 |
Each figure is quoted as the Civil Service Commission printed it in that employer's announcement on the date shown. It is evidence of what was advertised then, not a statement of what the position pays now, and an announcement does not say whether a post is full or part time. No average, range or comparison is given across employers, because each sets its own pay and nothing here establishes that two of these positions are alike. Where an employer has announced the title more than once for the same department, only its most recent figure is shown. How this data is sourced.
Who employs this title
Program Analyst is used at one independent authority, New Jersey Economic Development Authority.
Independent authorities
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| New Jersey Economic Development Authority | 7 |
Where this title is used
Program Analyst is a local service title. It is filled by the counties, municipalities, authorities and other employers that have adopted civil service under Title 11A, not by State departments. Those employers set pay by ordinance or contract rather than from a State salary schedule, which is why most local titles carry no salary range here.
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State payroll and independent authority payroll are separate systems and are never merged. See data sources.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under direction, gathers information to analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of current or projected operating programs; prepares reports; recommends program changes; does other related work.
Examples of work
Gathers and analyzes data on program operations. Conducts site visits. Reviews program expenditures. Conducts studies and evaluates results. Identifies actual or potential problem areas, trends, program accomplishments, or other significant factors. Reviews operational programs and activities to evaluate their effectiveness. Recommends changes in program objectives, operations and use of resources. Prepares reports. Establishes and maintains records and files. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of the methods used to gather and analyze data. Knowledge of the methods used to conduct research, analyses and evaluations. Knowledge of the factors to be considered in the review and evaluation of operational programs. Ability to collect and analyze data. Ability to conduct studies and evaluate results. Ability to review and evaluate operational programs and activities. Ability to identify actual and potential problems areas, and recommend changes.. Ability to prepare reports. Ability to establish records and files. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Five (5) years of professional experience in the review, analysis and evaluation of operating programs in an agency or organization. This title is intended to classify positions responsible for the evaluation of operating programs, not computer programs. Experience in the analysis of computer programs cannot be considered toward meeting the experience requirement. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience. "Professional experience" refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession's concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed decisions.