Data Specialist Apprenticeship and Training Representative; Workforce Development Analyst

Are you passionate about finding proven ways to promote apprenticeships as part of how our state’s workforce system serves job seekers and employers? The Department of Labor & Industry (L&I), Apprenticeship & Training Office wants to hear from you! In this Data Specialist Apprenticeship and Training Representative position, you will have the chance to combine your technical workforce development experience with a mission you believe in.

Apply now to ensure our partners have the data management support they need to effectively implement high-quality apprenticeship programs across Pennsylvania!

In this dynamic role, you will provide a variety of outreach, promotional, reporting, data management, and technical advisory duties on behalf of the Apprenticeship and Training Office. This includes serving as the main staff representative in charge of system management and collecting and digitizing data related to grants, programs, or individual participants in Registered Apprenticeship and Pre‑Apprenticeship Systems. You will also carry out field work independently;

respond directly to inquiries from or initiate contacts with funders, participants, and current and potential program sponsors and contacts; and make direct recommendations to serve the needs of local industries and local conditions, conforming to PA and federal standards of apprenticeship and regulations.

Your work will involve gathering and analyzing workforce development and apprenticeship program related data; planning, analyzing, developing, and evaluating guidance; proposing effective solutions to complex problems; providing technical assistance to help our partners use and keep necessary systems updated; and contributing to or conducting presentations and trainings for varying local and statewide audiences. Our team will rely on you to collaborate strategically, communicate effectively, and demonstrate the data‑backed benefits of apprenticeships as part of a productive workforce strategy.

Join us today!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• Full‑time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch.
• This position travels to various locations on a weekly or daily basis. Assigned Area of Coverage:
  Statewide
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part‑time, up to three days per week. 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 your assigned headquarters office. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
  
  Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Worksite Address: Headquarters location will be set within a PA Careerlink® or L&I designated location in the designated coverage area based on the location of the chosen staff member and availability of office space.
• 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.

• One year as a Workforce Development Analyst 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration);
  or
• Two years of experience in performing technical work in a workforce development program, and a bachelor’s degree;
  or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

• You must possess and maintain a REAL  passport for this position. Proof of possession will be needed at the time of a conditional offer of employment.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of…