Assistant Vice President

Assistant Vice President

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in program development, economic development, business services, or M/WBE advocacy.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Public or Business Administration, Public Affairs and Policy, Economics, the Social Sciences, or a related field. A Master’s degree may substitute for up to two years of experience.
• Experience with public policy, business development policy, or small business development initiatives.
• Strong data analysis, policy evaluation, and program administration skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Passion for inclusive economic development, business recovery, and equitable access to opportunities in emerging industries.
• NYC residency required within 180 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement new initiatives to support M/WBE firms in gaining access to opportunities within high-growth industries such as technology, life sciences, gaming, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing.
• Serve as a liaison between Opportunity M/W/DBE leadership and internal/external stakeholders to shape and execute new policies and programs that drive industry diversification for M/WBE firms.
• Manage program consultants, vendor relationships, and contract administration to ensure the successful execution of capacity-building and technical assistance programs.
• Establish and maintain relationships with M/WBE firms, industry leaders, and ecosystem partners to identify business growth opportunities and emerging sector needs.
• Collaborate across departments to analyze market trends, implement programmatic expansions, and align capacity-building initiatives with future NYCEDC projects.
• Facilitate cross-departmental working groups to integrate M/WBE participation into broader economic development strategies, particularly in innovation-driven sectors.
• Conduct policy research and analysis to support leadership in reporting on M/WBE advancements to the Mayor’s Office of M/WBE, government agencies, and external stakeholders.
• Organize and develop external events, forums, and conferences that promote industry engagement, networking, and market entry for M/WBE firms.
• Support and execute programmatic goals to ensure alignment with M/WBE business development needs across NYCEDC initiatives and city, state, and federal regulations.
• Negotiate M/W/DBE programmatic requirements in contracts to ensure meaningful participation in emerging industry projects.
• Identify and advocate for financial incentives, technical assistance, and policy recommendations that enhance M/WBE access to high-growth sectors.
• Support recruitment, training, and professional development initiatives within the Opportunity M/W/DBE team.
• Represent NYCEDC’s Opportunity M/W/DBE department internally and externally, promoting a vision of inclusive economic development through industry diversification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in designing and managing small business programs that facilitate M/WBE access to high-growth industries.
• Knowledge of public procurement policies and regulations.
• Understanding of workforce development programs and business ecosystem development.
• Familiarity with emerging and fast-growing industries within New York City, including the technology, life sciences, gaming, and advanced manufacturing sectors.
• Strong network within New York City’s technology, life sciences, gaming, and advanced manufacturing sectors.