Empire State Development (ESD) is New York’s chief economic development agency.

The mission of Empire State Development is to promote a vigorous and growing state economy, encourage business investment and job creation, and support diverse, prosperous local economies across New York State through the efficient use of loans, grants, tax credits, real estate development, marketing and other forms of assistance.

ESD also oversees the marketing of “I LOVE NY,” the State’s iconic tourism brand (www.iloveny.com) & NYLovesFim New York State's Film, TV & Commercial Incentives (www.nylovesfilm.com)

Empire State Development is the parent organization of the New York State Department of Economic Development & the Empire State Development Corporation. For more information on Empire State Development, visit www.esd.ny.gov.

Duties Description

Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.

This position will require in-office presence.

Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.* Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.

Basic Function

The role offers an historic opportunity to shape and sustain digital equity for all residents in New York State. Reporting to the Director for Research & Data Analysis, and assigned to support the Digital Equity team, the ideal candidate will possess a demonstrated background in qualitative and quantitative data analysis across a range of data sets and formats, experience with reporting for state and federal grants, robust program evaluation and monitoring skills, and the ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with multiple stakeholders. A key responsibility is ensuring that the Digital Equity team is well informed and on track to meet its goals to build a robust, statewide digital equity ecosystem.

Work Performed

• Create, compile, and query data from a variety of sources, applying analytical procedures for validating and controlling the quality of data in ConnectALL systems, including the development of ConnectALL’s comprehensive asset inventory for tracking and reporting impacts across required measurable objectives for all Covered Populations through a multi-layered ecosystem approach (35% of effort).
• Monitor, track, report and publish data for ongoing state and federal grant deadlines (35% of effort).
• Engage with State and local government agencies to coordinate digital equity data and establish baselines to measure progress against State priorities such as economic and workforce development, racial equity, education, health, civic engagement, and more (10% of effort).
• Contribute to ongoing research and reporting of Digital Equity portfolio activities against defined and evolving digital goals (10% of effort).
• Create documentation of data collection and analysis protocols as needed to effectively support Digital Equity programs (10% of effort).

Minimum Qualifications

Education Level required: Bachelor’s degree, Master’s preferred. Associate’s degree with 7 years, direct relevant experience may substitute.

Relevant experience required: A minimum of five (4) years of experience in any of the following fields: economic development, government, urban planning, public administration, a related social science or not-for-profit area. Experience evaluating and reporting on data as part of large-scale or public programs addressing inequities through grant or policy interventions. Experience working closely with a policy team to translate data concepts into trends, themes, and responsive interventions.

Knowledge required: Must have a passion for closing the digital divide in New York, with emphasis on the unique challenges faced historically and currently by diverse communities. Excellent data analysis skills, fluency with excel, as well as comfort and familiarity with databases, ESRI ArcGIS software, and web-based mapping platforms. SQL server code experience a plus. Demonstrated experience with US Census, American Community Survey, and federal broadband data sets, ability to access and engage state-level data collected by State agencies, as well as comfort with qualitative data sources. Skilled at presenting and visualizing data for both technical and public audiences.

ALTERNATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNAL CANDIDATES: A minimum of 5 years of satisfactory service in another (relevant) position with Empire State Development. Up to 2 years of accredited post-secondary education, or service in the U.S. military may be substituted for service at ESD.