Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyOffice of Cannabis Management

TitleProgram Analyst 2 (Cannabis) - VID 178302

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $84156 to $106454 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Schedule

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

Location

County Albany

Street Address 1220 Washington Ave.

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12226

Job Specifics

Duties Description Reporting to the Deputy Director for Scientific Programs and Research, this position will be responsible for providing support for cannabis research licensing and studies. The Program Analyst 2 is expected to be experienced in research administration operations, including license review, scientific review board submissions, and research data management.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Review and evaluate cannabis research license applications from entities applying for a cannabis research license.
• Draft and disseminate cannabis research resources to relevant stakeholders including reports, summaries, publications, and guidance documents.
• Assist with the development of new survey instruments and analyze data to evaluate the program impact and effectiveness by practitioners, certified patients, designated caregivers, and registered organizations.
• Monitor and evaluate relevant adult-use and medical cannabis research studies, programs, policies, and regulations at both the state and federal levels.
• Assist with the development and coordination of OCM led research studies including the design, implementation, and projected outcomes of such studies.
• Collect, compile, and assist with the analysis of data from OCM systems and databases for use in OCM publications, presentations, outreach materials, and legislative reports.
• Assist with the development of new surveys to evaluate the medical cannabis program or assess health & safety related programs and policies.
• Make data driven recommendations for enhancements to clinical research and outreach programs and activities.
• Conduct or assist with any other projects and program and divisional analyses as requested.
• Perform a full range of supervisory duties.

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

*Substitutions: 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.

Additional Comments NOTE:
• Travel may be required (approximately 10%), 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 General Services provides human resources support for the Office of Cannabis Management. To apply for this vacancy, candidates must email a detailed resume providing specific, verifiable information about their qualifying experience to HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov and they must reference the above posting number. This must be received in the OGS Division of Human Resources Management by the closing date, or your response will not be considered.

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.

Contact Information

Name Human Resources/AS

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. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.