Strategic Economic Development & Deal Origination Manager

Advance Albany County Alliance; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance Albany County Alliance seeks an Economic Development Project Manager / Deal Origination Specialist to drive investment, create jobs, and strengthen Albany County’s tax base. You will identify opportunities, build relationships with developers, investors, site selectors, and public partners to move projects from concept to completion.

This is a high-impact role focused on deal origination, pipeline development, and strategic site development in sectors such as advanced manufacturing and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, real estate, or related field.
• Five+ years experience in economic development or related transactional environment.
• Proven ability to source, structure, negotiate, and deliver complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Identify and originate new investment opportunities throughout Albany County.
• Lead deal execution from concept to completion.
• Coordinate due diligence, financing, incentives, and development agreements.
• Build and manage a pipeline of prospects with public/private partners.

Skills

Deal origination

Business development

Relationship building

Negotiation

Financial analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Advance Albany County Alliance seeks an Economic Development Project Manager / Deal Origination Specialist to drive investment, create jobs, and strengthen Albany County’s tax base. You will identify opportunities, build relationships with developers, investors, site selectors, and public partners to move projects from concept to completion.

This is a high-impact role focused on deal origination, pipeline development, and strategic site development in sectors such as advanced manufacturing and