Special Assistant (Working Title: Senior Director of Operations)
Empire State Development, NYS · Albany · New York
- Role
- Program manager
- Posted
- Aug 3, 2026
- Closes
- Sep 3, 2026
- Salary
- $103,870 - $131,298 Annually
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Summary
The Senior Director of Operations serves as head of the Division's administrative services, financial systems, and operational oversight. The selected candidate will oversee personnel, fiscal, and training units while ensuring the Division can effectively certify MWBEs, advocate for their utilization in State contracting, and maintain compliance with Article 15-A of Executive Law. Duties include administering operations support, managing budgets and contracts, coordinating with other divisions and agencies, and providing managerial support to section supervisors.
Key qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, finance, or related field; Master's degree (MBA or MPA) highly preferred
- Minimum five years of progressive experience in operations management, public administration, or procurement
- At least two years in a senior leadership or supervisory capacity within a government agency or large, complex organization
- Proven experience managing departmental budgets and overseeing high-volume procurement/requisition processes
- In-depth understanding of New York State procurement laws and Article 15-A
- Strong familiarity with Statewide Financial System (SFS) or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
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