Jobs at Empire State Development

Monitors and administers cybersecurity infrastructure, including network security, SIEM, encryption, antivirus, patch management, secure file transfer, MFA, and SSO solutions. Performs vulnerability and penetration testing, investigates suspicious activity, supports forensic analysis and incident response, manages access controls, documents security procedures, assists with disaster recovery, and collaborates on cybersecurity policies and help desk incident management.

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.

Assists the VP in leading statewide workforce development initiatives, including ON-RAMP centers, grant programs, industry partnerships, and strategic planning. Oversees staff, contracts, reporting, stakeholder engagement, and public-facing materials. Develops workforce strategies aligned with New York’s priority industries, collaborates with agencies and training providers, and represents the organization with government, labor, philanthropic, and industry leaders. Statewide travel and in-office presence are required.

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.

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.

Provide executive and administrative support to the Regional Director and department staff, including calendar management, scheduling, travel arrangements, expense reporting, document preparation, filing, and confidential information handling. Coordinate marketing and outreach events, assist with presentations and publicity, greet visitors, manage communications, process payments and invoices, and complete special projects. The role requires strong organization, communication, follow-up, and proficiency with Microsoft Office, CRM tools, and databases.

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.

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.

Leads statewide semiconductor workforce development coordination for GO-SEMI, including program design, implementation, evaluation, workforce data reporting, stakeholder partnerships, training program expansion, and community engagement. Supervises workforce metrics staff, develops industry-driven strategies, coordinates with government agencies, promotes semiconductor careers, presents findings to executives and public audiences, and tracks advanced manufacturing trends. The role requires public speaking, relationship building, government relations, and travel throughout New York State.

Manages MWBE and SDVOB compliance for state-funded contracts and projects. Develops participation goals, reviews contract and grant provisions, tracks utilization and workforce participation, maintains compliance databases, prepares reports, and provides technical assistance to contractors and grantees. The role also researches certified vendors, supports outreach and workshops, improves compliance processes, and ensures adherence to New York State diversity and regulatory requirements.

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.

Provides administrative support to WNY Project Management and regional office staff. Responsibilities include maintaining physical and electronic files, scheduling meetings and travel, answering phones, preparing documents, managing expense reports, maintaining Excel project trackers, processing invoices and fee checks, scanning records, and providing backup receptionist coverage.

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.

Manage approximately 80–100 economic development grants and loans from offer acceptance through disbursement. Responsibilities include reviewing applications, negotiating terms, preparing approval documents and contracts, coordinating with internal departments, conducting desk audits, overseeing disbursements, maintaining project records, preparing reports and spreadsheets, improving processes, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

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.