Jobs at Empire State Development

Manages accounting and financial reporting for federally funded programs, including tracking appropriations, supporting Treasury draw requests, reconciling balances and bank activity, preparing journal entries, analyzing accounts, reviewing transactions, assisting with federal reporting, and preparing audit work papers. Collaborates with departments to monitor program funding and produce financial schedules and management reports.

Manages New York State wireless infrastructure programs, coordinating carriers, agencies, vendors, and stakeholders. Oversees regional planning, site acquisition, permitting, infrastructure design, resource allocation, deployment schedules, program indicators, risk escalation, and project reporting. The role supports initiatives expanding wireless coverage and broadband access, requiring knowledge of wireless technologies, utility infrastructure, New York permitting, and project management.

Leads GO-SEMI’s data strategy, cross-program analytics, executive reporting, CRM ownership, data governance, GIS integration, and scenario planning. Builds Power BI dashboards and relational data models, configures Dynamics 365 workflows, establishes data quality controls, coordinates IT and vendor integrations, and translates complex analysis into recommendations for senior leaders. Also leads testing, user training, process automation, and Green CHIPS reporting support.

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.

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.

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.

Manages entertainment tax credit program applications, audits production documents and budgets, monitors application workflows, maintains program databases, analyzes economic data, prepares reports, communicates requirements, and coordinates with applicants, production professionals, agencies, and internal stakeholders. The role also supports briefing memos, complex spreadsheets, process improvements, and regulatory compliance.

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.

Manage workforce development grant programs from award through final reporting. Oversee grantee training delivery, compliance, metrics, risk mitigation, funding recommendations, stakeholder relationships, site visits, success stories, executive reporting, special projects, and staff mentoring. Collaborate with government agencies, nonprofits, employers, education providers, and community organizations to improve employment outcomes for underrepresented and underemployed workers.

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.

Manages execution of New York State’s Green CHIPS program, including project milestones, compliance monitoring, incentive disbursements, reporting, stakeholder relationships, data quality, workflow development, and company engagement. The role also prepares executive materials, coordinates events, maintains financial and program records, and supports implementation of semiconductor economic development initiatives.

Administer employee leave programs, disability and accommodation requests, workers’ compensation claims, benefits enrollment, reconciliations, and compliance activities. Maintain HR policies and SOPs, support compensation and job description updates, conduct onboarding and exit interviews, and assist with recruiting. Serve as a resource for employees and supervisors while ensuring compliance with FMLA, ADA, New York paid leave requirements, and employment regulations.

Manages MWBE and SDVOB compliance for state-contracted projects, including setting participation goals, reviewing contract provisions, tracking utilization and workforce participation, maintaining compliance databases, preparing reports, and providing technical assistance to contractors and grantees. The role researches regulatory requirements, supports outreach and stakeholder events, identifies certified vendors, improves internal processes, and assists leadership with compliance and project oversight.

Manages MWBE and SDVOB compliance for contracts and projects, including participation goals, utilization tracking, reporting, contract reviews, database accuracy, and regulatory adherence. Provides technical assistance to contractors, vendors, and grantees; researches certified businesses; supports outreach, workshops, process improvements, and project oversight. Requires collaboration with stakeholders and preparation of compliance reports under New York State laws.

Leads New York State initiatives strengthening quantum and AI innovation ecosystems. Oversees the Quantum Hubs program, develops statewide strategies, tracks impacts, identifies federal funding opportunities, builds partnerships across industry and academia, coordinates government stakeholders, supports grant proposals and communications, and advances research commercialization across quantum computing, communications, cryptography, sensing, AI, semiconductors, optics, and photonics. Travel up to 25% is required, primarily within New York State.

Provides executive administrative and coordination support for the Vice President of Regional Economic Development. Responsibilities include scheduling, communications, records management, travel arrangements, document preparation, expense and purchasing paperwork, reporting, event support, and special projects. The role requires strong organizational, communication, discretion, independent judgment, and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. In-office presence is required, though hybrid work may be possible depending on duties and policy.

Leads New York State initiatives strengthening quantum and AI innovation ecosystems. Oversees the Quantum Hubs program, develops statewide strategies, tracks impact, identifies federal funding opportunities, builds partnerships across industry and academia, coordinates government stakeholders, supports grant proposals, and contributes to communications and reporting. The role requires expertise in innovation strategy, commercialization, quantum or AI-related fields, and public-sector technology programs.

Manage a portfolio of 80–100 economic development grants and loans from offer acceptance through disbursement. Responsibilities include reviewing applications, coordinating approvals, negotiating terms, preparing contracts and board materials, maintaining project records, reviewing disbursement requests, performing desk audits, supporting loan closings, and overseeing grant funding. The role requires communication with applicants, attorneys, internal departments, municipalities, nonprofits, and economic development organizations, along with accurate documentation and independent management of multiple projects.

Leads community and government relations for statewide real estate development projects. Develops engagement strategies, manages relationships with elected officials and community stakeholders, oversees public workshops, addresses constituent concerns, advises senior leadership, and manages a team of five community relations professionals. Requires strong communication, public speaking, stakeholder mediation, government knowledge, and supervisory experience.

Plans, funds, manages, and oversees Western New York special initiatives and priority projects. Coordinates with state agencies, regional development organizations, consultants, senior leaders, and public and private stakeholders. Tracks implementation, manages communications, supports intergovernmental negotiations, coordinates approvals, establishes performance metrics, and assists with awarding program benefits.