Associate Certification Analyst

Job Opening APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE: July 4, 2024 JOB TITLE : Associate Certification Analyst,SG23, PEF LOCATION:

Albanyor NYC APPOINTMENT TYPE : Temporary JURISDICTION CLASS: Pending Non-Competitive DEPARTMENT : Division of Minority & Women's Business Development 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207 -Or- 633 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017 This position is temporary and will become permanent upon approval of non-competitive jurisdictional class status. BASIC FUNCTION : Under the general direction of the Deputy Director, the incumbent will be involved in the management of the Certification Team, including, but not limited to supervision of staff, certification processing and file caseload management, analyst and program staff productivity, and customer service.

The Associate Certification Analyst will develop recommendations for revised Certification protocols; implement standard adjudication protocols and operating procedures; draft guidelines and training programs specific to certification and its review process; provide New York State Contract System (NYSCS) data recommendations; and ensure the confidentiality of financial and business records to prevent unauthorized disclosure. WORK PERFORMED: Supervisory functions over staff in the Certification Unit and ensure adherence to the policies and procedures of the staff.

Manage and provide training to both staff and the public on certification processes. Define learning objectives, perform educational assessments, and develop/deliver MWBE educational programs and/or webinars specific to certification, the certification review process and internal policies and procedures. Create and prepare educational materials such as: instructional materials, handouts, evaluation forms, etc. specific to certification, the certification review process and internal policies and procedures.

Research and prepare instructional content for internal and external MWBE educational programs. Generate data analysis and reports and provide certification-related policy recommendations to the Executive Director and/or Deputy Director based on findings. Make recommendations and help develop Certification protocols, operating procedures, guidelines and initiatives, training programs, NYSCS data recommendations, ensures the confidentiality of financial and business records to prevent unauthorized disclosure.

Review certification adjudication recommendations for accuracy and compliance to Title 5 regulations. Review, draft and finalize all denial determinations as appropriate and where applicable, testify at hearings on behalf of the Division. Keep senior MWBD management apprised (on a timely basis) of significant problems and analyses, trends or developments, with written findings, recommendations and management reports.

Investigate and develop recommendations on the legitimacy of ownership and managerial and operational control of applicants for Minority and Women-owned Business certification. Travel is required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : One year of experience as a Senior Certification Analyst OR seven years of experience in contract compliance, affirmative action, or minority and women's business enterprises.

This experience must include the following: Planning, developing, implementing, and reviewing programs dealing with minority business enterprise, affirmative action, minority and women's business program coordination, affirmative action compliance review. -or- Labor relations directly relating to affirmative action. -or- Experience in the development and administration of programs designed to facilitate minority and women's access to employment or business opportunities in the public or private sector. Substitution : The following substitutions for the experience described above may be applied as follows:

An associate degree in business, computer science, marketing, math, finance, accounting, economics, public administration, or public policy, or related field, may substitute for two years of experience. A bachelor's degree in business, computer science, marketing, math, finance, accounting, economics, public administration, or public policy, or related field, may substitute for four years of experience. A J.D. or master's degree in business, computer science, marketing, math, business administration, economics, public administration, or public policy, or related field, may substitute for one additional year of experience.

SALARY RANGE : $84,156 - $106,454 (plus $3,400 location pay if filled in NYC) 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 July 4, 2024.

Be sure to indicate the position title, vacancy ID, 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-HResd.ny.gov New York State is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 6/4/2024 Reference No. 00112 Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 473-3130 or via email at responseoer.ny.gov