THE POSITION

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) has an exciting opportunity for a professional Product Analyst 2 in the Bureau of Product Management. In this role you will be the primary contact for all products in the Chairman’s Selection program and the Pennsylvania Proud Wine & Spirits program. This position is responsible for the full product life-cycle within both programs. 

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

• • In this position you will be the primary contact for the marketing of all products within an assigned category, managing the entire life cycle of the products, from competitive analysis to assortment planning, product selection, negotiation, development of pricing strategy, acquisition, merchandising strategy, and ultimately clearance strategy. This work includes determining a desirable selection after extensive analysis of relevant product performance, consideration of suppliers, and collaboration with wholesale. This role will complete work with a great deal of independence and will be expected to develop and maintain effective working relationships, handle multiple assignments while priorities and deadlines may shift, and identify problems along with determine suitable course of action for resolution.
     
    Additional information regarding the duties of this position can be found in the position description. 
       
    Position description link: http://www.occup.state.pa.us/OrgChart/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00024914
     
    Work Schedule and Additional Information: 

  • Full-time employment.

  • Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday with a 60-minute lunch.

  • Telework: This position is eligible for telework. You will have the opportunity to work from home part-time up to four days a week, with one day per week in the Northwest Office Building in Harrisburg. 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. Telework arrangements are subject to change. Additional details may be provided during the interview.

  • Salary: The salary will be determined in accordance with the Commonwealth’s Pay Rules.
    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 a Product and Supply Analyst or Product Associate 2; or
  • Two years of analytical experience in marketing, finance, or business operations in the consumer packaged goods industry, 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.

Legal Requirements: 

• You must pass a background investigation. An applicant with a felony conviction within the last ten years of their prospective date of employment is not permitted to work for the PLCB, per section 210(c) of the Pennsylvania Liquor Code. Other criminal convictions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

This position is not subject to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum of understanding.

You must be eligible for selection in accordance with merit system employment regulations.

Recruitment Methods: 

• Applicants must meet one of the following methods to be considered for this vacancy: 

• Promotion Without Exam
• Reassignment (Only current civil service employees in the same agency who hold the same or similar job title, with the same maximum salary, within the same occupational group or where there is a logical career movement, will qualify for reassignment.)
• Transfer (Only current civil service employees who hold the same job title will qualify for transfer to another agency.) 
• Voluntary Demotion
• Reinstatement (Former civil service employees may only be reinstated to the job title from which they resigned. Current civil service employees are not eligible through reinstatement.)

Promotion Without Examination (PWOE):

• Class Restrictions for Promotion Without Examination Only - You must have or have held regular civil service status in one of the following classifications:
  • Product Analyst 1
  • We will also consider applications from current Commonwealth employees in pay scale group ST06 for which there is a logical occupational, functional, or career developmental relationship to this position. All applicants must meet the minimum experience and training requirements. 
• Employees who previously held regular civil service status in the job title of the position being filled are also eligible for promotion without examination.
• The promotion without examination requirements are issued in accordance with merit system employment regulations.  
• Meritorious service is defined as (a) the absence of any discipline above the level of written reprimand during the 12 months preceding the closing date of the posting, and (b) the last regular or probationary performance evaluation showing an overall rating of satisfactory or higher. 
• Applicants must have a minimum of one year in the next lower class(es) by the posting closing date with no break in service. 

Reassignment and Transfer:

• Meritorious service is defined as (a) the absence of any discipline above the level of written reprimand during the 12 months preceding the closing date of the posting, and (b) the last regular or probationary performance evaluation showing an overall rating of satisfactory or higher.

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., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• PWOE candidates not currently employed by PLCB and/or Transfer candidates: Must include a copy of their most recent regular or probationary Employee Performance Review (EPR).  
  • An electronic copy of your EPR can be obtained through ESS (www.myworkplace.pa.gov) in the “Personal” section by clicking on “Official Personnel File.”
  • Individuals who do not have an EPR must provide a statement to this effect with their application materials. Please note if you are selected for the position, this information will be confirmed with your supervisor.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. 
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only.  Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.  All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. 

Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.* 

Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

Supplemental Questions

01

If you are applying under the PWOE recruitment option and do not hold a job title listed under Class Restrictions, but are in pay scale group ST07, please explain why you believe this is a logical career movement.

02

If you are applying under the reassignment recruitment option and this job title is different than your current job title, please explain why you believe this is a logical career movement.

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street








Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov