Program Analyst

Overview:

Job Summary  

EDA Overview

Join the NJEDA and help lead New Jersey to sustainable economic growth, fostering equitable opportunities and vibrant communities. We offer hybrid work, a supportive culture, and robust benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and extensive wellness programs. Make a tangible impact and shape New Jersey's future with innovative economic development at NJEDA.

Job Overview

• Reviews and analyzes applications for Economic Transformation and/or Community Development Programs, including tax incentives, grants, small business products, real estate, clean energy initiatives, and Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology programs.
• Ensures application adherence to program requirements, conducting legal and financial compliance checks and overall review of materials submitted in support of application.
• Partners with internal and external stakeholders to obtain complete and correct application materials.

$65,484 - $81,855

Note: The NJEDA currently offers a hybrid work schedule for up to 2 days of telecommute work from home. To participate, you will be required to have high speed home internet access and a manager's approval. This program does not supersede the "New Jersey First Act", which requires newly hired NJEDA employees to establish and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey.

Duties  

Daily Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Utilizes MS Dynamics CRM to evaluate applications, verify materials submitted, and generate documents and reports
• Analyzes each application thoroughly to determine qualification for program and ensure legal and financial compliance
• Follows up with Product Team and/or applicant for incomplete or incorrect documents
• Must complete annual self-assessment as required.
• Performs other duties and special projects, as assigned.

Projects:

• Assists with preparation of NJEDA Board delegation memoranda
• Makes recommendations for continued process improvements

Goals and Objectives:

• Decision – by either approving/recommending approval, or declining/recommending declination or withdrawal – the designated number of applications across programs
• Maintain an appropriate balance of accuracy and efficiency in workflow

Collaboration and Cross-Divisional Interaction:

• Work closely with Product Owners at all stages of program development and implementation
• Partner with other departments such as Legal, Closing, and Accounting to effectively move applications and programs to completion

Reporting Structure:

• Reports to Director of Product Operations, but may also be mentored by and assigned tasks by Team Lead

Skills and Qualifications

Technical Skills:

• Basic understanding of finance, accounting, and investment products preferred
• Exceptional analytical skills with a keen focus on details and audit trails
• Understanding of the capital structure of technology companies, with a focus on third party investors

Soft Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a broad range of audiences
• Must be a critical thinker and possess rigorous analytical capabilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask and prioritize under competing deadlines
• Demonstrates respectful behavior and promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative and customer-focused work environment

Certifications: none

Experience:

• 2-5 years relevant experience preferred (government, banking, finance, project management)
• Advanced degree or industry specific certification may be substituted for 1 year of experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Public Policy, or related fields, and/or equivalent experience

Software/Tools Proficiency:

• NJEDA utilizes Microsoft as the core application platform and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.

Additional Information

• Minimal physical demands and ability to work out normal business hours
• Travel expected when necessary for business operations

Certificates and Licenses Required

• Staff are required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essentials duties of the position.

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job description. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope, general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job.  This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Your employment at NJEDA is voluntary and subject to termination by you or NJEDA at will, with or without cause, or with or without notice, at any time.  Nothing in this job description shall be interpreted to conflict, eliminate or modify the employment-at-will status of NJEDA employees. 

This position is considered exempt and is excluded from minimum wage, overtime regulations, and other rights and protections afforded nonexempt workers under the FLSA.

NJEDA reserves the right to amend/revise this job description as necessary to meet current and changing business needs.

NJ SAME Program

 In accordance with P.L. 2021, c. 465 and P.L. 2021, 466, the SAME program was established to enable New Jersey State agencies to hire, promote, retain, and advance qualified individuals whose physical or mental impairments impact their abilities to participate in the hiring and promotion process for non-competitive and unclassified titles within the State workforce.

The SAME program allows candidates, who identify as having a significant disability, to apply for non-competitive and unclassified positions through a fast track hiring process. This program uses a fast-track process that permits people who are eligible for the program to request that the State appointing authority schedule with them a good faith interview. For more information about the SAME program and the Fast Track Hiring program, please Click Here.  If you have any questions, please email, or call the contact as indicated on the job vacancy announcement.

This posting open to eligible applicants regardless of SAME eligibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Requirements

• Foreign degrees/transcripts must be evaluated by a reputable evaluation service at your own expense and must be submitted prior to a start date. If this cannot be provided within 21 days of an offer the offer will be rescinded.
• Must comply with the “New Jersey First Act” which requires employees hired after September 1, 2011, to reside in New Jersey. Non-New Jersey resident employees must relocate to New Jersey within one year of their date of hire and provide proof of residency to Human Resources.
• Must complete an Outside Activity Questionnaire (disclosure of outside office or employment) on an annual basis.
• Must review the required NJ State Ethics Guidelines found on the state website.
• Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations. Note: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorship for citizenship to the United States.

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