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AgencyEmpire State Development, NYS

TitleProject Associate

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $60000 to $65000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 625 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12245

Duties Description *Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.
*This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.
*Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.

BASIC FUNCTION:
Review and analyze applications submitted to the Tax Incentives Department for participation in various tax credit programs (e.g.: Newspaper & Broadcast Media Jobs tax credit program; Excelsior Jobs Program). Assist Program Managers with business-related tasks including data analysis and data integrity initiatives.

WORK PERFORMED:
• Monitor and manage flow of applications submitted for various tax credit Programs.
• Support senior staff in the implementation of new tax credit programs.
• Work to revise Program forms to accommodate statutory updates.
• Review application materials for completeness and follow up with applications for missing information.
• Manage data using various program databases and ensure that project information is accurate in information management systems.
• Analyze data and summarize key data points for internal discussion.
• Run queries to respond to and verify internal requests for data.
• Prepare Program reports for internal and external parties.
• Systematically reconcile program data using multiple sources.

Minimum Qualifications Education Level required: Associate degree or higher preferred in business, public administration, accounting, or another business-related field. Five years direct relevant experience can be substitute.

Relevant experience required: 2-3 years.

Knowledge required: Proficient Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word; Database management.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Ability to efficiently manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously, takes initiative, and works independently. Familiarity with business, not-for-profit, and governmental agencies, and general knowledge of New York State’s geography and economies. Strong attention to detail and independent follow through are highly important. Microsoft Access and MS Dynamics.

Additional Comments Salary range as specified.
Comprehensive Benefits Package.

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

Name Valeria De Jesus – HR Generalist

Telephone N/A

Fax N/A

Email Address resumes@esd.ny.gov

Address

Street 655 Third Avenue

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10017

Notes on ApplyingExternal Candidates: Please attach cover letter and resume. To apply copy & paste URL in browser: https://bit.ly/3APr8cp

Internal Candidates: Please apply through ADP using the Myself/Talent menu and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration

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