Jobs at Empire State Development

Leads technical program delivery for state-funded broadband infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include resolving permitting and pole-attachment delays, coordinating stakeholders and field audits, verifying construction and safety compliance, implementing quality assurance and acceptance procedures, tracking milestones and deficiencies, forecasting audit resources, and reporting risks to leadership. The role requires extensive telecommunications construction or infrastructure program-management experience, knowledge of New York permitting, broadband technologies, project documentation, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and ArcGIS.

Serves as the primary MWBD analyst for assigned New York State agencies and authorities. Reviews MWBE goal plans, utilization reports, procurement records, and spending requests for regulatory compliance; identifies issues and recommends corrective actions. Conducts program reviews, surveys, training, technical assistance, outreach, and compliance monitoring. Prepares reports and correspondence, supports remedial plans, coordinates with certification and compliance units, and keeps management informed of program trends and challenges.

Build and strengthen New York’s innovation ecosystem by developing investor and venture partnerships, connecting entrepreneurs with resources, managing sponsorships, and leading technology-focused events. Create marketing, public relations, and communications materials; coordinate stakeholders across public and private organizations; support strategic initiatives in life sciences, climate tech, semiconductors, and AI; and work with portfolio companies and fund managers. Travel up to 25%, primarily within New York State.

Oversees statewide entrepreneurship development programs, including Entrepreneurship Assistance Centers, contract compliance, performance monitoring, reporting, budgets, grants, procurement, and quality improvement. Supervises staff, manages stakeholders, supports program marketing and events, and coordinates initiatives aligned with economic development objectives. Requires travel throughout New York State and collaboration with internal and external partners.

Supports the Budget Director with annual corporate and subsidiary budget preparation, quarterly variance reporting, revenue and expenditure forecasting, cash-flow analysis, roster reconciliation, and budget document reviews. Assists with financial modeling, Board materials, special projects, and miscellaneous budget-related duties.

Leads the creation and operation of a statewide supplier readiness center connecting New York businesses with semiconductor construction and supply chain contracts. Builds partnerships with anchor companies, prime contractors, economic development organizations, and small businesses; designs readiness standards and capacity-building programs; recruits and manages a high-performing team; integrates financing and bonding assistance; and uses CRM data to track readiness, connections, and contracting outcomes. Requires in-office work in Syracuse, in-state travel, and occasional off-hours flexibility.

Provides comprehensive administrative and operational support to senior leadership and the MPTV team. Responsibilities include complex calendar and meeting coordination, travel arrangements, correspondence and presentation preparation, expense and invoice processing, records management, office technology and supplies coordination, confidential information handling, legislative and industry tracking, and special project support. The role requires anticipating leadership needs, managing priorities, coordinating follow-up, and maintaining efficient department operations.

Leads the Division’s administrative, financial, personnel, training, procurement, and operational systems. Oversees budgets, contracts, vendors, strategic work programs, onboarding, training, resource allocation, process improvements, and coordination with State agencies. Ensures operational compliance with New York State procurement laws and Article 15-A while supporting MWBE certification and contracting initiatives.

Administers and audits loans and grants contracts, including vendor prequalification, contract setup, invoice compliance reviews, disbursement approvals, amendments, and regulatory submissions. Maintains financial and project tracking systems, coordinates documentation with stakeholders, follows up on invoice issues, supports auditors and FOIL requests, runs financial queries, and prepares monthly invoice status reports.

Develops and supports Microsoft Power Platform, Power Apps, Power Pages, Dynamics 365, Dataverse, Power Automate, and Power BI solutions. Responsibilities include creating plugins and customizations, building integrations and data models, implementing security and governance, managing ALM, developing JavaScript and PCF controls, supporting migrations, testing, troubleshooting, monitoring, disaster recovery, and operational improvements. Collaborates with analysts, architects, stakeholders, project managers, and vendors to deliver secure, scalable business applications.

Evaluate and document IT systems requirements, business processes, workflows, data mappings, and project changes. Analyze data, develop performance reports, identify process improvements, assess risks, coordinate with stakeholders, and support testing, project governance, budgeting, and disaster recovery activities. Collaborate with IT project managers and cross-functional teams while maintaining comprehensive project documentation and communicating requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

Provides broad legal and paraprofessional support to in-house counsel, including legal research, document drafting, corporate transactions, board meetings, litigation support, compliance reporting, FOIL requests, public hearings, records management, and departmental administration. Coordinates filings, legal notices, corporate minutes, resolutions, document production, and communications with public stakeholders while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Supports Loans and Grants Contract Administration by reviewing incoming requests, identifying missing information, following up with project managers, updating payment trackers and PeopleSoft records, managing audit-related emails, and setting up commitment requests. The coordinator also assists with assigned projects and administrative tasks supporting contract auditing and grant administration.

Conduct financial, operational, compliance, and program audits; evaluate internal controls, financial risks, and operational effectiveness; identify errors and recommend improvements; prepare formal audit reports and assess management responses. Support annual internal control certification, manage multiple audit projects, and provide input on audit priorities and decisions. The role requires strong communication, audit expertise, and experience across accounting, finance, operations, information systems, and project management.

Leads research, data analysis, reporting, and data management for film and media incentive programs. Oversees data collection, validation, database maintenance, reporting systems, program evaluation, and industry research. Prepares executive briefings, reports, spreadsheets, and actionable recommendations; tracks production status and incentive structures; improves workflows and data quality; and supports strategic planning, policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional initiatives.

Leads statewide programs and policies promoting Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise participation in New York State procurements. Oversees business development, agency services, certification, training, outreach, reporting, and financial assistance initiatives. Manages teams, coordinates with state agencies and external stakeholders, evaluates program effectiveness, organizes events, delivers public remarks, and represents the division at forums and conferences. Statewide travel is required.

Manage community relations for statewide real estate and economic development projects. Build relationships with community boards, elected officials, government representatives, organizations, and developers; develop community relations strategies; lead meetings, hearings, events, and coalition-building efforts; monitor community concerns; and create solutions that support project development and organizational priorities.

Oversee corporate and subsidiary operating and capital budgets, including planning, forecasting, variance analysis, revenue evaluation, expense monitoring, and cash-flow projections. Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and recommendations for executive decision-making. Collaborate with department leaders, assess risks and inefficiencies, and supervise a team of two staff members, including hiring, training, evaluations, and workload management.

The Managing Director supports ConnectALL’s senior leadership by coordinating strategic planning, launching and overseeing key initiatives, developing staffing and resource plans, monitoring performance, and anticipating challenges. The role advises on stakeholder engagement, briefs government officials and partners, handles complex time-sensitive requests, and represents senior leadership as needed. It requires strong knowledge of New York government, broadband funding and infrastructure, strategic planning, project leadership, team supervision, and diplomatic engagement with public, private, and community stakeholders.

Reviews and manages entertainment tax credit applications, follows up on missing information, maintains accurate program databases, reconciles data across sources, runs database queries, analyzes and summarizes information, answers program inquiries, and coordinates meetings with production stakeholders. Supports department leadership and program managers with administrative, data integrity, and project-related tasks.