Senior Certification Analyst

Empire State Development, NYS; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire State Development is seeking a Senior Certification Analyst in Albany or New York City to review certification applications from Minority and Women-owned Businesses (MWBs) under the statewide program. You will assess eligibility, conduct interviews and site visits, and prepare reports on ownership and operational control.

You will also assist recently certified firms with contract opportunities and ensure program compliance through rigorous analysis and documentation.

Qualifications

• Six years of experience in contract compliance or related programs.
• Experience in development and administration of MWBE programs.
• Ability to conduct interviews and site visits, and prepare reports on ownership and operational control.
• Educational substitutions per the ad are allowed.

Responsibilities

• Review certification applications from MWBs to determine eligibility.
• Conduct interviews and site visits.
• Prepare reports on ownership and control.
• Assist recently certified firms with contract opportunities.

Skills

Contract compliance

Interviews and site visits

MWBE program knowledge

Policy and reporting

Education

Associate degree in business/CS/marketing/finance/economics/public administration

Bachelor's degree may substitute for experience

JD or master's degree may substitute for one additional year

Job description

Senior Certification Analyst at Empire State Development

reviews certification applications from Minority and Women-owned Businesses (MWBs) to determine eligibility under New York State's statewide certification program. The role involves analyzing applications, conducting interviews and site visits, preparing reports on ownership and operational control, and assisting recently certified firms with contract opportunities. This is a full-time permanent position in Albany or New York City.

Key qualifications:

• Six years of experience in contract compliance, affirmative action, minority and women's business enterprises, or related programs


• Experience in development and administration of programs facilitating minority and women's access to employment or business opportunities


• Associate degree in business, computer science, marketing, finance, accounting, economics, or public administration may substitute for two years of required experience


• Bachelor's degree in related field may substitute for four years of required experience


• J.D. or master's degree in related field may substitute for one additional year of required experience