PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS ANALYST
Principal Operations Analyst sits in the competitive class of New Jersey's state civil service, so reaching it runs through testing and an eligible list instead of a straight hire.
It lists a bachelor's degree as the baseline, with an experience-based path open to those who do not hold the degree. Pay on the FY 2027 schedule runs $76,287 to $111,856, and state payroll lists a single employee in the title, at Community Affairs.
How to apply
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Principal Operations Analyst appears on the State payroll at one department, Department of Community Affairs.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Community Affairs | 1 |
State payroll and independent authority payroll are separate systems and are never merged. See data sources.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 1 person working under this title. The median actual salary is $108,073. The agencies employing the most are:
- Community Affairs (1)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
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, Office of Internal Auditing or other supervisor in a state department or agency, designs internal operational audit programs, conducts the more complex surveys, and reviews internal audit reports prior to submission and/or supervises a team of Operations and Senior Operations Analysts; does related work as required.
Examples of work
Designs internal operational audit programs based on departmental operating procedures and directives which guide the review and appraisal of operational controls. Conducts difficult and complex internal operational audits. Reviews pertinent work papers and drafts of audit report submitted by Operations Analysts and Senior Operations Analysts prior to submission of the final report. Reviews the preparation of internal audit programs based upon department operating procedures and directives which guide the review and appraisal of operational controls. Recommends the establishment and the implementation of improved department policies and procedures. Assists in the comprehensive and constructive examination of the organization structure, or any component thereof, to evaluate its plans and objectives, its means of operation, and its use of available staff and physical facilities. Appraises the effectiveness of controls provided by management. Determines whether internal controls of operations are functioning properly and effectively and, where it is necessary, recommends necessary changes. Ascertains the extent of compliance with established department policies, plans, and procedures. Develops appropriate preliminary plans and studies to assist in determining priorities and the scheduling of audits. Supervises work operations and/or functional programs, and has responsibility for employee evaluations and for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, and/or disciplining of employees. Assists in training Operations Analysts, provides instructions and assignments, and supervises the performance of their work. Organizes and moderates conferences on internal audit findings with supervisory levels of management. Performs on-site reviews of the work progress of Operations Analysts and construction field offices and/or other pertinent department installations. Assigns, instructs, and supervises the work performance of Operations Analysts and Senior Operations Analysts when required.
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 and familiarity with the principles, methods and procedures used in internal auditing and their application to specific evaluation in accordance with statutory or established Department Operating Procedures. Knowledge of the problems which arise in the development of appropriate auditing and accounting principles. Knowledge of the interpretation of varied types of financial data and of the proper form and content of financial documents and statements. Ability to organize assigned supervisory and technical work, analyst audit problems, and develop appropriate work methods. Ability to assign, instruct, and supervise the work of technical and clerical staff. Ability to supervise the compilation, review, analysis, and interpretation of extensive financial and other data. Ability to interpret technical data and accounting procedures to interested persons. Ability to apply established internal audit programs to specific evaluation dealing with departmental procedures and directives. Ability to comprehend, analyze, interpret, and apply basic applicable laws and regulations and to ascertain that financial records are checked for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with law. Ability to be tactful and diplomatic in the performance of internal audits. Ability to prepare and supervise the preparation of clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative reports of audits containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Ability to supervise the maintenance of the essential 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
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 and analysis of operating methods, procedures, and policies and in the preparation of critical reports thereon. 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.