Review Vacancy
AgencyEmpire State Development, NYS
TitleProject Associate/Research Analyst (REF# SJ042)
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Salary RangeFrom $52305 to $52305 Annually
Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION & REQUIREMENTS:
Education Level Required: College Degree.
Experience Required: Two years’ relevant experience, preferably in a corporate setting, law firm or equivalent.
Knowledge required: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; superior organization skills a must; ability to meet tight deadlines; high competency in Microsoft Office.
Duties Description Basic Function: The ESD/DED Legal Department Project Associate/Research Analyst is responsible for coordinating and conducting research on companies and individuals, including primarily those who are potential recipients of ESD financial assistance, incentives, contracts. The Project Associate/Research Analyst utilizes information in the public domain – news reports, social media, the Internet, and other information that can be searched electronically, to assist the agency in making decisions about funding eligibility, press announcements, and other economic development activities. Research must be performed on tight deadlines and is often for priority projects that may require night and evening work. Project Associate/Research Analyst must have excellent research and writing skills, judgment, a keen attention to detail a strong work ethic and a team player.
Work Performed:
• Coordinate research requests including deadlines and priority projects;
• Prepare research reports and provide background information;
• Maintain database of research reports;
• Oversee preparation of research reports by others in the Department to ensure consistency and accuracy;
• Liaise with public affairs and other departments throughout the agency; and
• Perform such other research and assignments as may be required to protect the integrity of ESD’s economic development programs.
Additional Comments - Salary range is as specified
- Comprehensive Benefit Package
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