Department of Economic Development
Job Opening
APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE: April 27, 2023
JOB TITLE: Senior Agency Services Analyst, SG18, PEF LOCATION: Albany
APPOINTMENT TYPE: Permanent JURISDICTIONAL CLASS: Non-Competitive
DEPARTMENT: Department of Economic Development
Division of Minority & Women’s Business Development
625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12245
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the general direction of the Minority and Women’s Business Development (MWBD) Director for Business Development, the incumbent will act as the primary liaison to assigned regional areas and agencies/authorities and will serve as program manager for certain business development programs.
The Senior Agency Services Analyst promotes growth and opportunity for MWBE firms through education and outreach to agencies and prime contractors throughout New York State. The incumbent will keep Division management apprised – on a timely basis – of significant issues, trends, or developments, with supported written findings and recommendations.
Incumbent will be assigned regional areas for targeted support, while serving statewide MWBE program needs, as required. Statewide travel is required (approximately 30%).
WORK PERFORMED:
Finds and disseminates information on contracting opportunities.
Provides information and training regarding tools for launching/expanding a business.
Provides technical support and marketing access to capital programs.
Participates in or develops local/regional events and workshops.
Identifies business opportunities in contracting and in capital programs for MWBEs, and counsels MWBEs on business strategies.
Compiles economic/business development information needed for program management and MWBE service delivery purposes.
Investigates and develops recommendations on business development for firms and provides programmatic assistance and prepares program reports.
Monitors agency/authority procurements, Request for Proposals (“RFPs”) and contracting opportunities in the New York State Contract Systems (“NYSCS”).
Develops and provides trainings and technical assistance workshops, education, outreach and resource materials to agencies/authorities, municipalities and businesses in accessing, finding and identifying MWBE contracting opportunities and business strategies.
Provides support to agencies/authorities to develop new ways to create opportunities for MWBE firms, including attending meetings with agencies/authorities to discuss progress, reporting, and follow-up activities.
Develops customized list of certified firms for prime and subcontracting opportunities based on the parameters provided by agency/authority or Prime Contractors.
Works with agencies/authorities, MWBEs, and external stakeholders to promote and encourage full engagement in programs authorized under Article 15-A (such as MWBD-related procurement practices and reporting protocols), as well as policies and practices relating to new initiatives.
Develops and maintains relationships with agencies/authorities, governmental organizations, community business organizations and prime contractors to connect MWBEs to business opportunities.
Creates evaluation metrics, measures effectiveness, and elicits feedback for specific business development programs. Conducts meetings to share these results to help the participating agencies/authorities and/or stakeholders improve on current performance.
Identifies prime contractors to create pathways for MWBE supply chain distribution networks and identify firms that have success in NYS contracting.
Provides oversight and program management to training and mentoring programs led by the Business Development Unit.
Represents Empire State Development and the division in participation for presentations and on panels for various business seminars.
Monitors and responds to inquiries submitted to the Business Development Unit from MWBE vendors, agencies/authorities, Prime Contractors, and external organizations.
Approximately 30% statewide travel is required.
Special projects and other relevant tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION & REQUIREMENTS:
A bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in MWBE/Affirmative Action or two years of community economic development program or audit/compliance experience.
Substitution: The following substitutions for the experience described above may be applied as follows:
A J.D. or master’s degree substitutes for one year of the experience described above.
A Ph. D. substitutes for two years of the experience described above.
An associate degree requires two additional years of the experience described above.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Two years of experience in the field of business development and/or management consulting experience.
SALARY RANGE: $61,270 – $77,912
Note: The starting salary for candidates with no prior State service will be at the minimum hiring rate.
ADDITIONAL:
If interested in this position, please forward a cover letter and resume to the e-mail address below by April 27, 2023. Be sure to indicate the position title and location you are applying for and specify how you meet the minimum qualifications in your cover letter.
INQUIRE
NYS Department of Economic Development
Human Resources Office
625 Broadway
Albany, NY 12245
Fax: (518) 292-5852
E-Mail: DED-HR@esd.ny.gov
New York State is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer
3/27/2023
Reference # 01070
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