SUPERVISING PROGRAM ANALYST

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, plans, organizes, supervises, and coordinates the work of program analysts involved in analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness of current or projected operating programs, and in providing operating/management officials with evaluative material they need for effective direction of the program or programs; may participate in setting program goals and objectives and in developing programs and procedures; does other related duties.

Examples of work

Plans, organizes, and assigns work of the organizational unit and evaluates employee performance and conduct, enabling the effective recommendation of the hiring, firing, promoting, and disciplining of subordinates. Plans and supervises site visits. Examines program progress. Supervises contract analysis and reviews of program records. Interprets program objectives. Supervises expenditures of program funds. Supervises the preparation of reports on findings. Maintains records and files. Supervises the analysis and evaluation of new or established programs including program objectives, policies, procedures, progress, utilization of available resources, and other related matters, and identifies actual or potential problem areas, trends, significant program accomplishments or deficiencies, and other similar factors. Recommends changes in program objectives, procedures, and utilization of resources. Supervises evaluation of alternative or corrective actions on organizational programs. Participates in the development and implementation of programs and procedures. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and 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 essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Knowledge of the methods used to gather and analyze data. Knowledge of analytical techniques. Knowledge of methods used to conduct research, analyses and evaluations. Knowledge of the factors to be considered in the review and evaluation of operational programs. Knowledge of methods used to develop and recommend program objectives and allocate program resources. Ability to conduct studies and evaluate the results. Ability to review and evaluate operational programs and activities. Ability to collect and analyze data. Ability to provide advice to management. Ability to identify problems and develop solutions. Ability to provide instructions and assignments and supervise work performance. Ability 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, and 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. Seven (7) 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 three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.