Senior Certification Analyst
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APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE: June 7 2025
JOB TITLE: Senior Certification Analyst SG18 PEF LOCATION: Albany
APPOINTMENT TYPE: ContingentPermanent JURISDICTION CLASS: NonCompetitive
DEPARTMENT: Division of Minority & Womenowned Business Development
625 Broadway
Albany NY 12207
BASIC FUNCTION:
The incumbent will follow the Divisions certification application review process to timely and accurately review certification applications and develop recommendations regarding the eligibility of certification applications from Minority and Womenowned Businesses (MWB) as to their ownership and managerial and operational control pursuant to Article 15A Section 314 of the Statewide Certification program. S/He will partner with Business Development to assist recently certified firms to learn about New York State contract opportunities the bidding and contracting process along with other resources offered by the Division. The incumbent will also answer questions regarding the application process and corresponding documents required to meet Article 15A requirements.
WORK PERFORMED:
- Review certification applications for completeness.
- Prepare written requests for clarifications to applicants based on review and analysis of the application and supporting documentation.
- Contact applicants requesting additional documentation in cases of incompleteness or necessity for uptodate information on business activities.
- Conduct both virtual and inperson statewide interviews of applicants as well as inperson and virtual site visits as necessary.
- Ascertain applications eligibility for certification.
- Prepare checklists and final reports focusing on issues of ownership operational and managerial control and develop conclusions relative to applicant eligibility for MWBE status.
- Represent the agency by participating on panels for various business seminars.
EDUCATION & REQUIREMENTS:
Six years of experience in contract compliance affirmative action or minority and womens business enterprises. This experience must include the following:
- Planning developing implementing and reviewing programs dealing with minority business enterprise affirmative action minority and womens 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 womens 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 public policy or a related field may substitute for two years of experience described above.
- A bachelors degree in business computer science marketing math finance accounting economics public administration public policy or a related field may substitute for four years of experience described above.
- A J.D. or masters degree in business computer science marketing math business administration economics public administration public policy or a related field may substitute for one additional year of experience described above.
- Two years of experience as an Assistant Minority Business Specialist or as a Minority Business Specialist I may substitute for six years of experience.
SALARY RANGE: $66951 $85138
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 email address below by June 7 2025. 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)
New York State is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Minorities women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.
5/7/2025
Reference #
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
