Management Analyst Manager

About the Role

As a Management Analyst Manager with the Department of Transportation, you will oversee critical material, procurement, and inventory processes that support transportation operations across the Commonwealth. This position will allow you to manage a dedicated team, develop policies, and collaborate with partners statewide. You will help strengthen efficiency, support training programs, and improve service to customers and suppliers. This is a strong career step for those who value teamwork and strategic thinking.

Description of Work

This position leads the Materials and Inventory Management Section by overseeing procurement activities, inventory processes, statewide training, and helpdesk operations. As a Management Analyst Manager, you will perform the following duties:

• Section Leadership: Plan and direct daily work, set goals, and oversee a team responsible for procurement and inventory activities
• Policy Guidance: Develop procedures, recommend policies, and support purchasing and inventory management across the Department
• Inventory Oversight: Manage statewide materials inventories and ensure accurate reporting of maintenance material usage
• Training Management: Coordinate development and delivery of training programs related to inventory, procurement, and purchasing
• Procurement Support: Review procurement needs, assist with contracting processes, and ensure compliance with statewide requirements
• Helpdesk Supervision: Oversee the procurement and inventory helpdesk to support staff statewide and identify areas for improvement

Schedule

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch
• This position will be headquartered in the Keystone Building with possibility of an alternate work location at an 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. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

• One year of experience as a Management Analyst Supervisor (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Four years of progressively responsible experience in technical management analysis work which included one year supervising the evaluation of work methods, procedures, or organizational structures, and a bachelor's degree; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training

Other Requirements

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines
• You must be able to perform essential job functions

Examination Information

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 or you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.