Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyEmpire State Development, NYS

TitleAssociate Certification Analyst

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 9 AM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County New York

Street Address 655 Third Avenue

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10017

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the general direction of the Director of Certification, the incumbent will conduct MWBE educational programming; provide instructional assistance to programs serving Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (MWBEs); conduct outreach, seminars, and other educational programs to state agencies and regional offices. The incumbent will also support business development programs, which in turn support MWBEs bidders on State contracts.

• Recommend and assist with MWBD protocol, operating procedure, guidelines and initiatives, training programs, NYSCS data recommendations. Ensure the confidentiality of financial and business records to prevent unauthorized disclosure;

• Manages and provides training to both staff and the public on certification processes;

• Supervisory functions over staff in the Certification Unit and implementation of all policies and procedures as they relate to the processing of certification applications of their staff;

• Oversee the usage of the NY State Contract System, and provide subject matter training to staff, agencies, and the public;

• Investigate and make Certification and Operations Unit-oriented policy suggestions to the Director of Certification;

• Keep the Director of Certification apprised on a timely basis of significant problems and analyses, trends or developments, with written findings, recommendations and management reports;

• Investigates and develops recommendations on the legitimacy of ownership and managerial and operational control of applicants for Minority and Women-owned Business certification;

• Define learning objectives, perform educational assessments and develop/deliver MWBE educational programs and/or webinars;

• Create and prepare educational materials such as: agendas, instructional materials, handouts, evaluation forms, etc.

• Research and prepare instructional content for MWBE educational programs;

• Establish metrics to measure impact of educational programs and maintain a database of all training materials;

• Document procedures for educational programs and maintain up-to-date documentation;

• Refer and coordinate employee professional development and learning goals to the Human Resources Department;

• Other duties and travel as required.

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
One year of experience as a Senior Certification Analyst OR seven years of experience in contract compliance, affirmative action, or minority and women’s business enterprises. This experience must include the following:

• Planning, developing, implementing, and reviewing programs dealing with minority business enterprise,
affirmative action, minority and women’s 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 women’s 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, or public policy may substitute for two years of experience.
• A bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, marketing, math, finance, accounting, economics, public administration, or public policy may substitute for four years of experience.
• A J.D. or master’s degree in business, computer science, marketing, math, business administration, economics, public administration, or public policy may substitute for one additional year of experience.

Additional Comments SALARY RANGE: $86,681 - $109,650 (Plus $4,000 location pay)

Note: The starting salary for candidates with no prior State service will be at the minimum hiring rate.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Amy Walsh

Telephone 518-292-5130

Fax

Email Address DED-HR@esd.ny.gov

Address

Street 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12245

 

Notes on ApplyingIf interested in this position, please forward a cover letter and resume to the e-mail address below by August 9, 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.
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.