Program Associate, MWBD
Empire State Development, NYS · New York · New York
- Role
- Program manager
- Posted
- Oct 7, 2026
- Closes
- Jan 7, 2027
- Salary
- $69,000 to $73,105 Annually
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Summary
Program Associate working for Empire State Development's Minority and Women's Business Development (MWBD) Division. The role serves as primary MWBD liaison to assigned state agencies/authorities, reviewing their MWBE reporting, procurement activities, and compliance with New York State Executive Law Article 15-A. Responsibilities include analyzing annual goal plans and quarterly reports, conducting compliance reviews, providing technical assistance and training, and managing remedial initiatives for non-compliant agencies.
Key qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred or minimum 3 years of direct related experience
- 1-3 years of relevant experience in MWBD, economic development, or audit/compliance
- Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational skills with high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and work both collaboratively and independently
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