Jobs at Empire State Development

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.

Supports New York State agencies and authorities with Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise compliance under Executive Law Article 15-A. Reviews annual goal plans, quarterly utilization reports, contracts, and procurement records; monitors surveys and remedial plans; conducts meetings, training, technical assistance, and certified MWBE database support. The role also provides recommendations, prepares reports, manages special projects, and requires travel.

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.

Reviews Minority and Women-owned Business certification applications for completeness and eligibility. Analyzes ownership, managerial, and operational control; requests clarifications and documentation; conducts applicant interviews and site visits; prepares checklists and final reports; and recommends certification determinations. Also supports newly certified firms by explaining state contracting opportunities and represents the agency at business seminars.

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.

Designs, deploys, and maintains secure, scalable Azure cloud network infrastructure. Manages Azure networking, hybrid connectivity, routing, firewalls, identity, monitoring, storage, NetApp Files, VMware Solutions, infrastructure as code, security tooling, disaster recovery, and cost optimization. The role also troubleshoots cloud environments, supports governance and compliance, and contributes to continuous improvements and disaster recovery testing.

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.

Directs ESD’s Puerto Rico regional office and develops investment attraction and foreign direct investment opportunities. Provides trade assistance to New York State exporters, identifies distribution channels, delivers market intelligence, manages trade shows and missions, builds relationships with public and private stakeholders, tracks market trends, prepares reports, and represents ESD on economic and business climate issues.

Supports regional economic development initiatives through strategic planning, program administration, project management, incentive promotion, business attraction and retention, stakeholder collaboration, and public representation. Manages projects, develops performance metrics, prepares briefings and analyses, supports financing and benefit negotiations, and maintains relationships with businesses, developers, government agencies, and community organizations across the Southern Tier region.

Manage community and government relations for economic development and real estate projects. Build relationships with community boards, elected officials, organizations, and developers; develop community relations strategies; lead meetings and public events; monitor local concerns; and create solutions that build project support. The role requires representing the organization at hearings and community meetings and supporting statewide projects.

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.

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.