Small Business Analyst (Equal Opportunity Specialist 2)

About the role

Join the Office of Business Inclusion and Supplier Development (BISD) as a Small Business Analyst (Equal Opportunity Specialist 2). This role champions opportunity, empowers change, and helps create a level playing field where small and diverse businesses thrive. You will empower entrepreneurs, strengthen vendor relationships, and build a more inclusive economic future.

Responsibilities

• Goal Setting Analytics: Conduct complex calculations and analyze project scopes, cost estimates, and historical spend data to set objective, realistic participation goals.
• Contract Analysis: Examine project documentation for a wide range of contracts, including construction, professional services, and goods procurement, to confirm accuracy, clarity, and alignment.
• Vendor Assistance: Serve as a resource for vendors, offering technical support on certifications, contract navigation, and Good Faith Effort documentation.
• Internal Client Liaison: Build working relationships with internal client agencies’ procurement and project managers.
• Outreach and Education: Participate in industry events and agency training to encourage broader small business engagement.
• Responsiveness Reviews: Evaluate the responsiveness and merit of subcontracting plans submitted by bidders, facilitate Procurement Review Group (PRG) meetings, and advise on waiver determinations.

Requirements

• One year as an Equal Opportunity Specialist 1 or Human Resource Analyst 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Successful completion of the Pennsylvania Management Associate program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years of analytical experience in an equal opportunity program that includes one year of professional experience and a bachelor’s degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement and be able to perform essential job functions.

Schedule

Full-time employment with work hours from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, including a 60-minute lunch. Telework up to three days per week may be available, subject to change and based on a securely configured high-speed internet connection and approved Pennsylvania location.