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AgencyOffice of Cannabis Management

TitleProgram Analyst 2 (Cannabis) - VID 197503

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 5%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County New York

Street Address 59 Maiden Lane

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10038

Duties Description Reporting to the Deputy Director for Market Analysis, the Program Analyst 2 (Cannabis) is responsible for spearheading the development and management of a market data reporting process, including publication of data to a public-facing platform for the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). These reporting systems managed by the incumbent will provide transparency into a rapidly evolving cannabis market for both internal and external stakeholders, empowering data-driven decision making for the Office and New York cannabis stakeholders alike. The incumbent works closely with the Data & Systems unit to define data extraction requirements for the Analytics team, compiles and synthesizes data collected by other units, builds the Analytics unit’s data management protocols, builds scalable analysis and reporting systems, ensures data quality and integrity, and disseminates data and reports though agency-managed channels. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Work closely with stakeholders within the agency to understand how they collect, utilize, and consume data.
• Gather requirements and provide insights on how data solutions can inform and optimize processes and outcomes on mission-critical priorities.
• Lead extraction of relevant data from core agency assets, including the Seed to Sale system, to provide timely data, reporting, and insights on key market trends and programmatic outcomes.
• Develop and communicate a clear product vision and strategy that aligns with agency goals and stakeholder needs.
• Create and manage a public-facing data reporting product roadmap, ensuring timely delivery of features and updates based on priorities.
• Collaborate with internal customers to prototype short to medium-term analytical and reporting solutions, collecting feedback to inform product decisions and improvements.
• Collaborate with Data & Systems team to ensure seamless infrastructure development and product implementation.
• Engage with 3rd party vendors to evaluate opportunities to acquire new data assets and oversee their end-to-end integration into the broader data platform.
• Continuously assess data quality across systems and processes, identifying areas for enhancement and implementing strategies to ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity in support of agency decisions.
• Manage the dissemination of public-facing and regulatorily mandated reporting including the publication of open data, responding to FOIL requests, etc.
• Work closely with the Audit and Risk Management teams to develop data storage, quality assurance, and archiving processes in alignment with Office and State records retention mandates.
• Perform the full range of supervisory responsibilities.
• Perform other duties and special projects as required.

Minimum Qualifications Seven years of experience* in a cannabis, industrial hemp, medical marijuana, agricultural, environmental, public health, public safety, or economic development analyst position where primary responsibilities were policy or programmatic quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and/or communications.

*Substitution: A bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, agriculture science, horticulture, plant sciences, data analytics, urban studies, communications, public health, public safety, or a related field may substitute for four years of the non-supervisory experience. A master’s degree in the same fields as bachelor’s may substitute for an additional year of the non-supervisory experience.

NOTE: IN ORDER TO AWARD THE PROPER CREDIT FOR WORK EXPERIENCE, RESUMES MUST INCLUDE MONTH AND YEAR FOR START AND END DATES. IF ANY OF THIS EXPERIENCE IS LESS THAN FULL TIME YOU MUST INDICATE THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK.

Additional Comments NOTE:
• Travel may be required (approximately 5%), including during evening and weekends, depending on mission and assignment.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required, or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.

The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants for all communities to apply. For a full version of OCM’s EEO/AA statement and benefits of joining OCM, please visit: About | Office of Cannabis Management (ny.gov).


NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

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

Name Human Resources/JHG

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications along with the month/year and, if less than full time, the average hours worked per week for each position listed. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.