Review Vacancy
AgencyOffice of Cannabis Management
TitleProgram Analyst 2 (Cannabis) VID 167594
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $84156 to $106454 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
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: 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. Master’s degree in the same fields as bachelor’s may substitute for an additional year of the non-supervisory experience.
Duties Description Reporting to the Director of Community Grants Reinvestment, this Program Analyst 2 will supervise Program Analyst 1 staff, managing the administration of grants issued by the Office of Cannabis Management.
Specific responsibilities for this position include:
• Coordinate with the OGS agency procurement office and internal OCM teams on the Request For Application (RFA) process to develop
• application criteria and processes.
• Perform research and make recommendations on cannabis grant impact performance metrics.
• Identify legislative changes needed for grant management implementation strategies.
• Conduct application reviews, training subordinate staff and others assisting with review to ensure an equitable process.
• Notify selected contractors of potential awards, and assist with the compilation of final contract package for the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC).
• After contract approvals, review claims submitted electronically by awardees for reimbursement and payments to ensure compliance with applicable guidelines and contract terms for each grant program.
• Organize, track, and process documentation and claims for reimbursement submitted by grant awardees in the electronic grants management system, generating reports for OCM management on grant progress.
• Provide oversight and management of all OCM grant programs to ensure programs meet all NYS budgetary and auditing requirements.
• Communicate with grant awardees to resolve questions related to the submission of reports and claims for reimbursement, including obtaining additional supporting documentation as needed, and encouraging submission of claims for reimbursement and proposals, as directed by grant timeline.
• Compiles data from multiple sources and prepares reports for presentation to the unit director, OCM management, and the executive team.
• Support special projects and initiatives for OCM grant programs.
• Perform other related duties as directed by the Director or other OCM leadership.
• Perform supervisory functions, as appropriate.
Additional Comments 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.
Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM
31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza
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.