Small Business Analyst (Equal Opportunity Specialist 2)

THE POSITION

Champion Opportunity. Empower Change. Become a Small Business Analyst with BISD. Are you driven to create a level playing field where small and diverse businesses thrive? Join the Office of Business Inclusion and Supplier Development (BISD) as a Small Business Analyst and help open doors across the Commonwealth. In this dynamic role, you will empower entrepreneurs, strengthen vendor relationships, and build a more inclusive economic future. Your insight could spark real change --apply today to join our Team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role focuses on helping small and diverse businesses gain fair access to contracting opportunities through certification, goal setting, and compliance support. It involves investigations, outreach, training, and regular communication with vendors and purchasing staff. As a Small Business Analyst (Equal Opportunity Specialist 2), you will perform the following duties:

• Contract Review: Examine certifications and contract details to ensure they meet policies, laws, and regulations
• Stakeholder Relations: Build productive connections with businesses and purchasing staff to support equal access
• Training Support: Provide guidance, outreach, and education to small businesses at events and workshops
• Goal Setting: Complete calculations and review specifications to set participation goals for contracts
• Certification Guidance: Assist small businesses with certification processes and review documents for eligibility
• Compliance Monitoring: Check subcontract agreements and reports to verify alignment with contract requirements

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 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Work schedule may be negotiable based on operational needs.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, two days per week in the office. 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 in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training 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. 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.

How to Apply:

• 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.,