New Jersey Economic Development Authority New Brunswick , NJ 08903
Posted 1 week ago
Overview
Job Summary
The Senior Project Officer - Technology Innovation Partnerships works directly with Technology Innovation Partnerships and Technology Innovation Products colleagues on projects that accelerate New Jersey's technology innovation growth.
$85,680 - $107,100
Note: The NJEDA currently offers a hybrid work schedule for up to 2 days of telecommute work from home. To participate, you will be required to have high speed home internet access and a managers approval. This program does not supersede the "New Jersey First Act", which requires newly hired NJEDA employees to establish and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Develops, pilots, and scales initiatives and programs that strengthen the state's innovation ecosystem and increase competitiveness in focus industries; these efforts may include: contributing to the development of industry and issue-focused strategies and programs, identifying and engaging key companies and broader stakeholders, conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses, defining program implementation plans, impact metrics, budgets, etc.
Develops and maintains deep industry expertise for EDA through project-based research and analysis; these efforts may include tracking industry trends at the state, regional, and national level, identifying which key industry issues state government could help to resolve, providing industry and policy updates to internal government stakeholders.
Manages relationships with key industry stakeholders and acts as an industry-development advocate.
Represents the Authority at industry events or meetings - demonstrating knowledge of the Authority's products and industry needs.
Leads independent work and small project teams to execute department strategies.
Advises Authority leadership, Governor's Office members, and other sister agency members on policy and technical matters related to Technology Innovation topics and initiatives.
Mentors new project officers including reviewing their work and providing subject matter expertise on their efforts.
Qualifications
Duties and Responsibilities
Demonstrates a leadership and ownership mindset within the team and department including suggesting new ideas for how to improve the division.
Supports the development and achievement of department goals; reviews and evaluates own performance against key metrics.
Helps to institutionalize best practices; defines and implements needed systems and policies;
Supports on other department strategic initiatives as necessary.
Performs duties to the highest standards of ethics and professionalism.
Promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative, and customer- focused work environment among division, EDA staff, and external customers.
Performs other duties and special projects, as assigned.
Must complete annual and semiannual self-assessment as required.
Skills and Abilities
Problem solving and communication
Strong creative and analytical problem solving, including structuring issues, framing solutions, and executing complex analyses with limited errors and oversight
Strong ability to synthesize findings and propose actionable solutions
Strong written (presentation, memos, and emails) and oral presentation skills
Ability to work on small project teams tackling complex and challenging work
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; proficient in grammar, spelling and editing; and foster communications with business professionals and EDA staff
Ability to build industry expertise
Ability to engage credibly and thoughtfully in conversations with industry and government leaders
Ability to engage in the technical detail of Technology Innovation industries and related supply chain development
Ability to identify programs and initiatives via conversations with key stakeholders and monitor successful programs from other states and countries
Knowledge and understanding of economic development, industry development approaches, innovation-focused development, and public policy and governance
Understanding of EDA's existing programs and services
Entrepreneurial leadership
Demonstrated ability to self-motivate and self-lead own work planning and execution with a strong results orientation
Ability to prioritize workload, must be highly organized, detail-oriented, handle various tasks simultaneously and work independently within limited time constraints with little supervision
Exceptional history of strong performance and consistent high-quality delivery on commitments
Ability to adapt to changes in work environment and manage competing demands
Customer orientation
Ability to build strong relationships and contacts within the industry
Track record of consistently meeting private sector customer service-level expectations
Must be able to maintain confidentiality and deal effectively and diplomatically with business professionals and EDA staff
Management mindset
History of sound decision making and ability to understand implications of decisions
Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including ability to influence and engage team leaders and peers
Demonstrates respectful behavior and promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative and customer focused work environment among division, EDA staff and external customers.
Strong ethical orientation, including exercising sound financial stewardship
Commitment to and passion for EDA's mission and inspires a sense of shared purpose
NJEDA utilizes Microsoft as the core application platform and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor's Degree, preferably in a relevant field such as business, finance, policy, planning, energy, engineering, environmental studies or equivalent experience
Minimum seven years of industry-facing experience in a government agency or related field (or) three to five years of experience in a fast-paced, project-based professional services environment that emphasizes team work, problem solving, and communication (e.g., management consulting, investment banking, legal field, large-scale project management, etc.)
Experience in program development, public policy development and basic financial principles
Advanced degree or industry specific certification may be substituted for 1 year of experience
Physical Demands
Minimal
Ability to work outside normal business hours, as needed
Travel
Certificates and Licenses Required
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job description. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope, general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
Your employment at NJEDA is voluntary and subject to termination by you or NJEDA at will, with or without cause, or with or without notice, at any time. Nothing in this job description shall be interpreted to conflict, eliminate or modify the employment-at-will status of NJEDA employees.
This position is considered exempt and is excluded from minimum wage, overtime regulations, and other rights and protections afforded nonexempt workers under the FLSA.
NJEDA reserves the right to amend/revise this job description as necessary to meet current and changing business needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
NJ SAME Program
In accordance with P.L. 2021, c. 465 and P.L. 2021, 466, the SAME program was established to enable New Jersey State agencies to hire, promote, retain, and advance qualified individuals whose physical or mental impairments impact their abilities to participate in the hiring and promotion process for non-competitive and unclassified titles within the State workforce.
The SAME program allows candidates, who identify as having a significant disability, to apply for non-competitive and unclassified positions through a fast track hiring process. This program uses a fast-track process that permits people who are eligible for the program to request that the State appointing authority schedule with them a good faith interview. For more information about the SAME program and the Fast Track Hiring program, please Click Here. if you have any questions, please email, or call the contact as indicated on the job vacancy announcement.
This posting open to eligible applicants regardless of SAME eligibility.
Position Requirements
Foreign degrees/transcripts must be evaluated by a reputable evaluation service at your own expense and must be submitted prior to a start date. If this cannot be provided within 21 days of an offer the offer will be rescinded.
Must comply with the "New Jersey First Act" which requires employees hired after September 1, 2011, to reside in New Jersey. Non-New Jersey resident employees must relocate to New Jersey within one year of their date of hire and provide proof of residency to Human Resources.
Must complete an Outside Activity Questionnaire (disclosure of outside office or employment) on an annual basis.
Must review the required NJ State Ethics Guidelines found on the state website.
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