Mergers & Acquisitions Analyst jobs in Lancaster, PA

JOB SUMMARY

This is a Lancaster County Adult Probation and Parole Services administrative support position providing full performance and operational oversight of the department’s special administrative projects, research-related activities, performance measurement, and data collection analysis including evidence-based practices. While most of this individual's duties will be the fulfillment of assigned tasks and special projects, his/her work must be completed with considerable initiative and independence. Completed work and performance are reviewed for soundness of reasoning, effectiveness, and conformance with the department mission and established polices/objectives.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports directly to the Deputy Director of Administrative Services.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

25% Assist the Business Manager, Deputy Directors, and Director with department-wide projects, to include implementation/training of evidence-based practices as applicable to community corrections settings. Work in cooperation and coordination with the Adult Probation and Parole Services Collective Leadership Team.

20% Process new hire paperwork, employee appraisals, change notices, FMLA paperwork, and other confidential Human Resources matters. Maintain primary responsibility for assembling and/or revising the Adult Probation and Parole Services Organizational Manual.

15% Process reimbursements and overnight travel requests, and coordinate and collect all documents necessary for conference/training approval process, to include agency training data entry.

15 % Under the direction of APPS Director, act as liaison to the Department of Corrections (DOC)/Pennsylvania Parole Board (Board) and the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD). Compile information in preparation of annual statistical report. Prepare the annual Grant-in-Aid reports and corresponding contracts for client supervision fee funding. Compile information in response to annual Grant-in-Aid audit.

15% Assist with requests for IT assistance and Facilities Management.

10% Coordinate full range of the department’s research-related functions primarily related to the effectiveness of department units, programs, services, and other activities. Develop meaningful outcome reports based on data collection, analysis, and performance measurements. Monitor and review all revenue accounts for state and federal reimbursements and grants.

OTHER SPECIFIC TASKS OR DUTIES

Performs related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education requirement is completion of a bachelor’s degree program in business administration or closely related field; must have at least two years of experience related to position with strong aptitude and ability in administrative, interpersonal, and organizational skill; or any combination of education and experience which has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities cited above.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to learn the methods and techniques of social research to include data collection, analysis, and the use of relevant software for analysis including Microsoft Office products.

Ability to learn methods and techniques associated with the development of performance measurement activities.

Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation, as required for professional written presentation.

Knowledge of operational policies and procedures which relate to administrative and support services functions.

Proficiency in the use of computer programs and software applications, as required for essential job functions.

Ability to comprehend organizational/programmatic goals/objectives and relate these to department business practices and analysis.

Ability to gather, correlate, and analyze information/evaluative data; correspondingly able to compile and communicate said results in written form.

Ability to devise and implement solutions to administrative problems with minimal oversight.

Ability to present ideas/concepts, methods/procedures, and instructions/responses clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a full range of staff employed by Adult Probation and Parole Services, as well as with individuals from other Court/County departments.

Ability to organize and complete work and coordinate tasks within established schedules and with accuracy critical to the success of those duties.

Skill in organizing and maintaining financial and personnel records and in preparing reports and statements from those records.

Effective time management skills and ability to prioritize work duties.

Display initiative and creative resourcefulness.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/CLEARANCES

The candidate must pass a criminal background check, a pre-employment drug screen, and a driver history check.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to sit, sometimes for long periods of time.

Ability to operate a computer or laptop.

Ability to lift and move files weighing up to 10 pounds.