Management Analyst 2

The Department of Transportation offers exciting career advancement possibilities for the position of Management Analyst 2. Does this sound like the perfect opportunity for you? If it does, we encourage you to submit your application today!

This role within the Inventory Management team collaborates with various business sectors and partners to ensure effective control of Highway and Highway-related materials inventory, aligning with operational requirements. The position involves assisting in the oversight of designated material inventory programs and systems, while also developing and proposing inventory management practices aimed at enhancing operational decision-making. This includes establishing policies and procedures that strengthen inventory controls. The individual is responsible for preparing detailed reports on material usage, purchasing activities, and associated costs, as well as analyzing system data to generate trend reports regarding inventory status. Additionally, the role entails managing and maintaining master data in SAP Plant Maintenance for Highway and Highway-related materials, reviewing departmental data on inventory levels and usage, and making recommendations to optimize inventory quantities. This optimization encourages just-in-time delivery of materials, which is crucial for cost avoidance and budget efficiency.

The position also plays a key role in the planning, development, and implementation of the Statewide Maintenance Accreditation Performance Index (MAPI) and the Inventory Control Metric. Responsibilities may include generating monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports for field organizations, including Assistant District Executives for Maintenance, to evaluate their progress in achieving Inventory Control objectives. Furthermore, the individual contributes to the creation of statewide reports that provide analytical tools and insights to support managerial decisions and actions. A critical aspect of the role involves reviewing inventory reports to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.

Additionally, the position assists on-site during the Engineering District PennDOT Inventory Management Quality Assurance Review (PIMQAR), conducting reviews and evaluations of inventory programs to assess the extent to which goals and objectives are being fulfilled. The individual is tasked with coaching and training organizations on effectively utilizing existing inventory management reports, implementing best practices, and identifying other opportunities for improvement. Regular follow-ups are conducted to evaluate progress and facilitate enhancements in inventory management processes.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
• This position is located in the Keystone Building or nearest PennDOT Engineering District Office, if space is available.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. 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.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as a Management Analyst 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• two years of experience in technical management analysis work, and a bachelor's degree; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

• This particular position also requires possession of a valid Class C driver's license.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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 application 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 will eliminate you from consideration for this position.

• 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.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

• 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.