Program Associate, MWBD

Empire State Development, NYS; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire State Development is seeking a Program Associate for the Minority and Women’s Business Development (MWBD) Division. The role serves as the primary MWBD liaison to assigned state agencies/authorities, reviewing MWBE reporting, procurement activities, and compliance with New York State Executive Law Article 15-A.

Responsibilities include analyzing annual goal plans and quarterly reports, conducting compliance reviews, providing technical assistance and training, and managing remedial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or minimum 3 years of direct related experience.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in MWBD, economic development, or audit/compliance.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and work both collaboratively and independently.

Responsibilities

• Analyze MWBD reporting, procurement activities, and compliance with New York State Executive Law Article 15-A.
• Review annual goal plans and quarterly reports for assigned agencies/authorities.
• Conduct compliance reviews and provide technical assistance and training.
• Manage remedial initiatives for non-compliant agencies.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Task prioritization

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Program Associate working for Empire State Development's Minority and Women's Business Development (MWBD) Division. The role serves as primary MWBD liaison to assigned state agencies/authorities, reviewing their MWBE reporting, procurement activities, and compliance with New York State Executive Law Article 15-A. Responsibilities include analyzing annual goal plans and quarterly reports, conducting compliance reviews, providing technical assistance and training, and managing remedial initiatives for non-compliant agencies.

Key qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or minimum 3 years of direct related experience
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in MWBD, economic development, or audit/compliance
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills with high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and work both collaboratively and independently