What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Certification Analyst position at Department of Economic Development?
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APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE: October 28, 2026
JOB TITLE: Senior Certification Analyst, SG-18, PEF LOCATION: Albany/NYC
APPOINTMENT TYPE: Permanent JURISDICTION CLASS: Non-Competitive
DEPARTMENT: Division of Minority & Women-owned Business Development
625 Broadway
Albany, NY 12245
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5 Grand Central East
New York, NY 10017
BASIC FUNCTION:
The incumbent will follow the Division’s 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 application’s 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 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, public policy, or a related field, may substitute for two years of experience described above.
- A bachelor’s 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 master’s 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: $66,964 - $88,970 (plus $4,150 location pay if filled in NYC)
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 October 28, 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: (518) 292-5852
E-Mail: DED-HR@esd.ny.gov
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.
9/28/2026
Reference #01028 & #01062
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Salary : $66,964 - $88,970