Senior Certification Analyst

New Windsor, NY - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 66951 - 85138

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Opening

APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE: January 22 2026

JOB TITLE: Senior Certification Analyst SG-18 PEF LOCATION: Mid-Hudson

APPOINTMENT TYPE: Contingent -Permanent JURISDICTION CLASS: Non-Competitive

DEPARTMENT: Division of Minority & Women-owned Business Development

33 Airport Center Drive

New Windsor NY 12553

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 Women-owned Businesses (MWB) as to their ownership and managerial and operational control pursuant to Article 15-A 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 15-A 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 up-to-date information on business activities.

Conduct both virtual and in-person state-wide interviews of applicants as well as in-person 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 (plus $2000 location pay)

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 e-mail address below by January 22 2026. 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:

E-Mail:

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.

12/22/2025

Reference # 01065

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Required Experience:

Senior IC

Job OpeningAPPLICATION DEADLINE DATE: January 22 2026JOB TITLE: Senior Certification Analyst SG-18 PEF LOCATION: Mid-HudsonAPPOINTMENT TYPE: Contingent -Permanent ...