*Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.

*Position expected to work onsite and hybrid consistent with New York State.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of the SVP of Policy, Legislative Affairs and Green Initiatives, lead coordination of agency policy development and support agency policy implementation.

WORK PERFORMED:

• Lead agency coordination of State of the State, Budget and other policy development processes, including by performing policy analyses, developing new policies and preparing recommendations for legislative, budgetary, and/or administrative actions.
• Support and oversee the implementation of State of the State proposals, budget initiatives and other special projects by ESD departments as assigned.
• Provide guidance and support on ad hoc policy issues, including interagency or Chamber-led policy initiatives, press inquiries, or Federal actions, while coordinating with relevant departments/offices of ESD, and other public and private sector stakeholders.
• Oversee and undertake special projects or initiatives as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education Level required: bachelor’s degree; master’s degree preferred

Experience and Knowledge:

1. 5 years of relevant full-time professional experience.
2. Knowledge of economic development-related fields such as tax policy, economic incentives (loans, grants, tax credits), workforce development, public-private partnerships, research and development, commercialization and/or business marketing. 
3. Preferred: Familiarity with New York State government policies and programs and/or experience working within State government including State agencies and/or the New York State Legislature.

Competencies Required:

1. Detail orientation: Submits error-free, “zero defect” work products, including on short deadlines and in response to time-sensitive requests. 
2. Critical thinking: Skilled at providing insightful critiques of policy proposals, identifying unforeseen consequences, proposing remedies to potential issues, and assessing the short-term and long-term impacts of policy decisions, from both an internal and external perspective. Prepares thoughtful and thorough work products that anticipate and address potential questions from management.
3. Communicating: Communicates in language understandable to intelligent non-experts; summarizes key points efficiently and clearly; prepares professionally written materials.
4. Collaborating: Builds supportive, trusting relationships with colleagues internally and externally; cultivates a diverse network of colleagues from which to solicit information, feedback, and support. 
5. Problem-­solving: Skilled at breaking complex problems into manageable and discrete tasks; willingness to question and revisit the status quo; ability to navigate impediments and competing stakeholder concerns to achieve pragmatic results.