PRINCIPAL PROCEDURES ANALYST (R24)

Code: 54244 State Competitive Range: R24 (FY 2027) Work week 3E: FLSA exemptOvertime table (4A:3, Appx. A)

Salary: $76,286.63 - $111,856.03/year FY 2027 schedule (last updated 2026-07-27)

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 the direction of a supervisor in a state department, the incumbent is responsible for the work program and staff involved in reviewing and analyzing current and proposed operating procedures, methods, and problems, and in devising and applying new and/or revised methods and procedures; does other related duties.

Examples of work

Organizes assigned work and develops and implements appropriate work strategies. Plans, organizes, and oversees the review and analyses of departmental operating methods, procedures, organizational structure, and floor plans to ensure more effective and efficient operations with particular emphasis on areas such as those indicative of increasing costs, reduced production, or need for improvement. Supervises and/or participates in the development of workflow studies, workflow charts, and time studies. Plans, organizes, and assigns unit work and evaluates employee performance. Directs the statistical work required for procedural analysis and the preparation of supporting charts, graphs, tabulations, reports, interpretations, etc. Develops, implements, and revises procedures, systems, and methods to improve existing operations. Prepares bulletins, procedural manuals, and other training and instructional materials and guides for the use of departmental staff and supervisors. Consults with unit supervisors to enlist their cooperation in the departmental procedural analysis work. Prepares, or supervises the preparation of, clear, sound, accurate, and informative statistical, fiscal, and other reports and analyses appropriate to the request or need. Supervises the preparation and maintenance of records, files, and reports. 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

Appointee 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 conduct studies and surveys. Knowledge of the theory and practices of business management. Knowledge of the methods used to gather and analyze data. Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret regulations and basic law as they affect work programs, schedules, and staff requirements and assignments. Ability to read and interpret laws, rules and regulations and apply them to specific situations. Ability to analyze, develop, revise, and implement organizational plans and operating procedures. Ability to assign, instruct, and supervise technical and other staff. Ability to prepare detailed analyses of the impact of actual and proposed legislation on the department's work. Ability to conduct and oversee detailed studies, surveys, and investigations of present and contemplated operating methods, practices, and procedures, and prepare statistical and financial, such as reports, tabulations, analyses, charts, graphs, interpretations, etc. Ability to develop and/or oversee the preparation of organization charts, work flow charts, times studies, and reports. Ability to prepare and supervise the preparation of materials, such as required bulletins, procedural manuals, instruction sheets, and training, for the use of supervisors and staff. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those interested in or concerned with the work of the department and its sub-divisions. Ability to coordinate work with other units within the department. Ability to prepare correspondence. Ability to supervise the preparation and maintenance of files and records. 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, and understand English sufficiently to perform this position's duties. American Sign Language or Braille also may be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform essential functions of the position after reasonable accommodation is made for their known limitations. These persons may not be eligible if an accommodation cannot be made because of undue hardship to the employer.

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 analyzing, developing, installing, and adjusting operating procedures and methods for a large government agency or business establishment. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. Possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university in Industrial Engineering, Business Management, Business, or Public Administration, or a related area; and two (2) 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.