Program Analyst
The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Program Analyst within the Division of Information Technology. This title is governed by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission; meaning that a candidate for the position will be placed as a provisional employee. At a later date the candidate will be required to take an examination administered by the Civil Service Commission. Candidates must score and rank high enough on this examination in order to remain in the position as a permanent employee.
Definition: Under direction, gathers information to analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of current or projected operating programs; prepares reports; recommends program changes; does other related work.
Qualifications and 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. Five (5) years of professional experience in the review, analysis and evaluation of operating programs in an agency or organization. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SQL (preferred).
Basic Functions and Responsibilities:
- Gathers and analyzes data on program operations.
- Conducts site visits.
- Reviews program expenditures.
- Conducts studies and evaluates results.
- Identifies actual or potential problem areas, trends, program accomplishments, or other significant factors.
- Reviews operational programs and activities to evaluate their effectiveness.
- Recommends changes in program objectives, operations and use of resources.
- Prepares reports.
- Establishes and maintains records and files.
- Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Knowledge and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the methods used to gather and analyze data.
- Knowledge of the methods used to conduct research, analyses and evaluations.
- Knowledge of the factors to be considered in the review and evaluation of operational programs.
- Ability to collect and analyze data.
- Ability to conduct studies and evaluate results.
- Ability to review and evaluate operational programs and activities.
- Ability to identify actual and potential problems areas, and recommend changes.
- Ability to prepare reports.
- Ability to establish records and files.
- Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
- Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
- Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Reports To: Department Head
Salary: $60,935 - $71,876
Employment Period: Twelve (12) Months
Union Affiliation: Local 32
In an effort to attract and retain staff, NBOE offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for all full-time staff. Offerings include Medical and Prescription Drug plans, employer-paid Dental and Vision coverage, an array of Wellness and Voluntary benefits programs, and paid time off; all employees receive paid Personal and Sick days, as well as Vacation days for 12-month employees. For details, please go to
Opening and Closing Date:
Opening Date: February 4, 2026
Closing Date: February 18, 2026 or until filled
The Newark Board of Education is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
