Review Vacancy
AgencyEmpire State Development, NYS
TitleSenior Agency Services Analyst
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $52293 to $66494 Annually
Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor’s degree in Public or Business Administration, Public Affairs and Policy, Political Science, Economics, the Social Sciences, or a related field;AND Two years of professional experience in MWBE/Affirmative Action/EEO programs, or in community economic development, or in audit/compliance activities;
Graduate credits may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 credit hours for each year of experience up to one year.
Duties Description Under the general direction of an Associate Agency Services Analyst, the incumbent monitors agency compliance with the provisions of Article 15-A and attendant Rules and Regulations concerning the utilization of Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) and the participation of such businesses in State contracts, including all procurement; identification of significant problems, trends, or developments and preparation of written findings and recommendations.
Duties and tasks will include, but may not be limited to, the following:
1. Develops an understanding of the organizational structures and processes of New York State agencies through which contracting and procurement are administered;
2. Attends periodic meetings with agencies to discuss progress and needs; keeps the Associate Agency Services Analyst apprised of the results of these meetings and recommends follow-up activities;
3. Conducts random or targeted on-site sampling reviews of agency contract documents and compliance forms to assess compliance with the law, rules and agency procedures as required.
4. Participates in training and orientation programs for agency personnel regarding: clarification of program responsibilities under Article 15-A; completion of quarterly compliance reports; development of annual goal plans, and establishment of individual contract goals where applicable; provides on-going training and technical assistance to agency personnel, including agency responsibilities relative to M/WBE development;
5. Monitors significant disputes between contractors and agencies; assures proper documentation; prepares drafts and requested reports;
a. Assists in the preparation of recommendations for possible mediation efforts by the Director in such disputes;
c. Reviews arbitration awards regarding violations of the contract or the refusal of the agency to grant a waiver request to the contractor; reassesses agency policies and practices in light of arbitration decisions;
6. Serves as liaison to staff in the Certification bureau to coordinate contracting opportunities within agencies that can be matched with M/WBEs;
7. Prepares program external dissemination reports ensuring that the statistical and other data are accurate and complete.
8. Provide planning for external events (expos, forums, conferences, etc.) and coordinate workshops to promote growth and opportunity for MWBE firms and represent Business development at such events.
9. Provide trainings and technical assistance to businesses and ESD, PTACS, SBDC and EAPs on business development, procurement opportunities and NYSCS.
10. Develops and presents resource materials for use at trainings and workshops.
11. Provide education and outreach to agencies/authorities and businesses in accessing, finding and identifying MWBE contracting opportunities and business strategies.
12. Provide support to agencies/authorities to develop new ways to create opportunities for MWBE firms.
13. Identify business opportunities’ in contracting and in capital programs for MWBEs and counsel MWBEs on business strategies.
14. Develop and maintain relationships with agencies / authorities, governmental organizations, community business organizations and prime contractors to connect MWBEs to business opportunities.
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