Senior Certification Expert

4 days ago


Albany, New York, United States Department of Economic Development Full time
About the Job
The Department of Economic Development is seeking a highly skilled Senior Certification Expert to join their team. As a Senior Certification Expert, you will play a critical role in reviewing certification applications and developing recommendations regarding eligibility for Minority and Women-owned Businesses (MWB) certification. You will work closely with Business Development to assist recently certified firms learn about New York State contract opportunities and resources offered by the Division.

Key Responsibilities
  • Review certification applications for completeness and accuracy.
  • Prepare written requests for clarifications to applicants based on review and analysis of the application and supporting documentation.
  • Contact applicants requesting additional documentation in cases of incompleteness or necessity for up-to-date information on business activities.
  • Conduct both virtual and in-person state-wide interviews of applicants, as well as in-person and virtual site visits, as necessary.
  • Ascertain application's eligibility for certification.
  • Prepare checklists and final reports focusing on issues of ownership, operational and managerial control, and develop conclusions relative to applicant eligibility for MWBE status.

Requirements and Qualifications

This position requires six years of experience in contract compliance, affirmative action, or minority and women's business enterprises. This experience must include planning, developing, implementing, and reviewing programs dealing with minority business enterprise, affirmative action, minority and women's business program coordination, affirmative action compliance review, labor relations directly relating to affirmative action, or experience in the development and administration of programs designed to facilitate minority and women's access to employment or business opportunities in the public or private sector.

A bachelor's degree in business, computer science, marketing, math, finance, accounting, economics, public administration, public policy, or a related field may substitute for four years of experience. A J.D. or master's degree in business, computer science, marketing, math, business administration, economics, public administration, public policy, or a related field may substitute for one additional year of experience.

The salary range for this position is $65,001 - $82,656, with a starting salary at the minimum hiring rate for candidates with no prior State service.



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