CSRR-2026-40 ​​Analyst Trainee

About the role

Under the direction of a supervisor in a State department or agency, as a trainee and productive worker, receives on the job training in analytic practices/procedures and application and research and preparation of reports, completes assignments which will provide practical analyst experience and/or learns to review and analyze financial reports; does other related work.

Preferred Skill Set

• Review assigned projects; learn to identify the information, tools, and research methods required for efficient project completion
• Learn to review, interpret, and evaluate state contract, procurement, financial, and other data
• Learn to collect and compile data and other information required to complete analytic studies
• Learn to review and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of existing contracts and information processing systems
• Learn to conduct operational audits, workflow, and other assessments
• Learn to interpret laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures and apply them to specific situations
• Learn to examine documents for authenticity, validity, and accuracy
• Assist in scheduling, reviewing, evaluating, and awarding of procurement contracts
• Learn to assist in the review and evaluation of fiscal and/or administrative practices, organizational structure, or operating systems and provide recommendations for changes and improvements
• Ability to learn and utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Software, including Excel and Word, as well as Adobe
• Ability to multi-task, ability to establish and maintain essential shared records, and excellent organizational and comprehensive reading skills are essential for the position

Requirements

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.

• Four (4) years of professional experience relevant to the position; OR
• Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Note: "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.

Note: All U.S. degrees and transcripts must be from an accredited college or university. All foreign degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility.

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.

Benefits

• Paid Benefit Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Alternative Workweek Program*
• Telework*
• Pension
• Deferred Compensation
• Health Benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance
• Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Commuter Tax Savings Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Tuition Reimbursement*

*Pursuant to the State/Department's policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.

Additional Information

• SAME Applicants: If you are applying under the NJ SAME program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter) must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above.
• Veteran's Preference: To qualify for New Jersey Veteran's Preference/status, you must establish Veteran's Preference through the Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs. Please submit proof of your Veteran's Preference along with your resume as indicated.
• Residency: All persons newly hired on or after September 1, 2011, have one year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain principal residence in the State of New Jersey subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L.2011, Chapter 70), also known as the "New Jersey First Act".
• Authorization to Work: Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship, and Immigration Services regulations. The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorship for citizenship to the United States.