25-24-S Administrative Analyst 2

Location: Hamilton Township,New Jersey,United States

OPPORTUNITY

The New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness is seeking to hire a full-time position assigned to the Risk Management Bureau within the Preparedness Division.

We offer a generous benefit package for our full-time employees which includes vacation, personal and sick leave as well as 13 annual paid holidays, medical, dental and prescription plans, retirement plans, life insurance, flexible spending account plans, commuter Tax$ave program and professional development courses. For more information on careers at NJOHSP please visit: Careers | New Jersey OHSP.

This position is in the unclassified service and applicants must meet the minimum job requirements specified below. 

POSTING #                          25-24-S 

TITLE                                   Administrative Analyst 2

ISSUE DATE                       October 27, 2025

CLOSING DATE                  Novermber 5, 2025           

SALARY                               $64,340.11 - $94,061.71*

LOCATION                           Hamilton, New Jersey or Newark, New Jersey

                                             (Location Preference Required)

JOB DESCRIPTION 

The Risk Management Bureau identifies gaps and implements programs to build and enable homeland security and preparedness capabilities across New Jersey's public and private sectors. The bureau identifies gaps through risk-informed capability assessments, partner engagement, and data analysis. Programs are implemented by leveraging partnerships, committees and working groups. Capabilities are built and enabled by sharing protective measures, risk mitigation strategies, program resources, and funding opportunities.

As an Administrative Analyst 2, job duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborating and coordinating NJOHSP efforts with federal, state, local and private sector partners through NJ Shield and Hometown Security Initiative programming.
• Assisting in review and analysis of statewide preparedness and resiliency capabilities and aiding in sharing recommendations for change.
• Assisting with coordinating assessment and prioritization of Homeland Security Grant Program project proposals.
• Preparing and maintaining documents, policies, procedures, and instruction materials.
• Interpreting and applying current and proposed laws and regulations.
• Conducting research on an array of homeland security and preparedness related topics and providing findings to supervisors in a timely manner.

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.

(1) Six (6) years of professional experience involving the review, analysis, and evaluation of budget, organization, administrative practices, operational methods, management operations, or data processing applications, or any combination thereof, which shall have included responsibility for recommendation, planning, and/or implementation of improvements in a business or government agency. OR

(2) Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. OR

(3) Possession of a master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or Accounting; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience.

Note: “Professional experience” refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession’s principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one’s own judgement and make accurate and informed decisions.

License: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Preference: The ideal candidate will possess strong critical thinking, research, and writing skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments accurately and efficiently; Working knowledge of modern homeland security concepts and emerging threats; Experience using Salesforce Marketing Cloud or