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Are you ready to take your sales career to the next level in one of the fastest-growing industries? SunnyMac Solar is a Master Dealer of SunPowers record-breaking solar panel technology. Unlike most solar companies, we design, engineer, and manufacture every system that bears the SunPower name. We provide the most efficient and reliable solar panels, backed by an industry-leading warranty. We are invested in our local communities, using our expertise to help homeowners save money on their energy costs while simultaneously reducing our local carbon footprint, one installed Solar Power System at a time. We are a member of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and NABCEP Certified. Are you an experienced in-home salesperson? Are you a people-person skilled at lead-generation and working your network? Are you an ambitious go-getter hungry for more than just a paycheck? Are you ready to join a team that recognizes your accomplishments? Are you ready to change the world one solar installation at a time? If you answered yes to any of the above, then SunnyMac Solar is interested in you! SunnyMac Solar is expanding and we are seeking environmentally conscious, personable, outgoing, goal-achieving, career-minded individuals with an aptitude for learning, a can-do attitude, and the desire to change the world one Solar Power System sale at a time. Our ideal candidates are professional and progressive self-starters that are tech-savvy, personable and articulate communicators with lead generation, appointment setting, and/or ideally in-home sales experience. This is a Full-Time In-Home Sales Consultant Opportunity Commission-based pay with an earning potential from $60-160k annually Flexible hours Nights and Weekend availability is ideal Although part-time seekers are welcome to apply, our TOP performers are ambitious self-starters willing to work a flexible FULL-TIME nights and weekend schedule. MUST be at least 18 years of age, have reliable transportation, own a tablet or smartphone with a WIFI data plan, and be able to pass a criminal background check Job Functions: Actively produce and qualify your own leads via direct and indirect sales marketing techniques (i.e. Door to Door Canvassing, Tabling Events, Cold-Calling, Online Marketing, obtain referrals, etc.) Educating homeowners about the benefits of going solar and utilizing current local, state, and federal government incentives programs Schedule and complete in-home solar consultations where you will engage and educate the homeowners on our solar products Close sales, obtain signatures and process all necessary documents Log and maintain extensive and ongoing records of clients and potential clients via CRM, Excel, and Google Docs Participate in on-going training calls and on-site meetings Desired Experience, Knowledge, and Skillsets: Previous In-Home Sales, Direct Marketing and/or Door to Door Canvassing experience is a PLUS! Proficient in communication and learning technology - Google Docs and Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access Experienced in using CRMs such as Salesforce, Zendesk, HubSpot, Oracle, etc. Proficient in speaking and writing in English, Bilingual a PLUS Previous solar experience is a PLUS but NOT necessary! Desired Qualities: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills - active listener, articulate, proper enunciation, a conversational communicator , and able to flawlessly write meticulous notes and emails. Critical thinking & Problem solving able to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses and provide workable solutions Socially Perceptive - able to determine others tone, body language, or reactions and respond appropriately Resilient to rejection and able to easily overcome objections Positive, presentable, professional, and personable Self-disciplined, focused, and organized able to stay motivated and on task Tech-Savvy Own and utilize a laptop and an iPad, iPhone, or Android device. Mission-driven and goal-oriented Adaptable and teachable Additionally: Must be at least 18 years of age Must own a laptop computer or tablet and a smartphone with a WIFI data plan Must have a valid drivers license Must provide own vehicle and auto insurance Must be willing to travel at least a 45-mile radius Must be trainable are you willing to get out of your own way and follow our proven techniques/plan? Must want to make our world a little cleaner and greener by helping homeowners choose to go solar Must be able to pass a criminal background check and obtain applicable permits We are seeking and willing to train go-getters with a can-do positive attitude Company Culture: At SunnyMac, we take the environment seriously while keeping our workday fun and exciting. We love to connect with others, share our passion for solar, and make a difference in the world one solar installation at a time. SunnyMac started as a solar installation company and has recently expanded to include a diverse, mission-driven, and goal-oriented sales team. We are a young but stable solar energy company that is still developing our corporate culture. Come join our team and help to shape our future! Apply Now! EOE : SunnyMac Solar is passionate about creating an inclusive and diverse workplace environment PM19 PI114578986

Overview Job Summary This position supports a variety of tasks and projects to advance the objectives of the Policy, Planning and Research Division at NJEDA. $43,127 - $53,909 Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provides logistical support to the Policy, Planning and Research team by assisting with the coordination and administration of programs, projects and Challenge Grants Works in conjunction with Program Manager and individual project managers to help in facilitating NJEDA Challenge rounds and projects Perform research as needed to help add value to project teams; develop a working knowledge of ongoing projects to assist in identifying unifying themes Tracks ongoing progress of challenge rounds and individual projects, and regularly update master tracking spreadsheet accordingly Schedules and participate in calls and meetings, including kickoffs and check-ins with team representatives Processes and track disbursement requests and payments Provides as-needed support to evaluation committees and to public relations team on external requests Organizes and maintain challenge records Communicates project status with the team on a regular basis Promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative and customer focused work environment among division, EDA staff and external customers. Performs other duties and special projects, as assigned. Required Skills and Abilities Ability to undertake research, disseminate information and summarize in an easily understandable format Ability to prioritize workload, must be highly organized, detail-oriented, handle various tasks simultaneously and work independently within limited time constraints with little or no supervision Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; proficient in grammar, spelling and editing; and foster communications with business professionals and EDA staff Ability to analyze and manipulate report data Demonstrate ability to gain a thorough knowledge and understanding of EDA programs and services Ability to work independently and with professionals of various disciplines Ability to competently prepare PowerPoint presentations Ability to handle multiple priorities across multiple projects in an organized and efficient manner Strong organizational and communication skills Promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative and customer focused work environment among division, EDA staff and external customers Demonstrates respectful behavior and promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative and customer focused work environment among division, EDA staff and external customers Must be able to maintain confidentiality and deal effectively and diplomatically with business professionals and EDA staff Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new software packages

Computer Aid, Inc It is the policy of Computer Aid, Inc.(CAI) not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of CAI to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment. Employees and applicants of CAI will not be subject to harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited. Ref No: 19-01620 Location: Trenton,New Jersey Job Profile Summary The Microsoft Windows / Active Directory Engineer is a highly technical position responsible for the design, implementation, administration, security, maintenance and support of the department's Active Directory-based environment. The environment is comprised of a multi-site, multi-forest Active Directory infrastructure, and supports Microsoft Exchange- and O365-based messaging services, Microsoft SharePoint collaboration services, Microsoft SQL Services, Single Sign-on services, File and Print Services, Microsoft-based configuration and software update management systems, and systems performance management and infrastructure management tools. The engineer will lead and work with users and technical peer groups to assist with daily troubleshooting of issues, and integration of other applications within the Active Directory environment. The engineer must be familiar with standard operating procedures and best practices in the listed technology areas, and rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Duties & Responsibilities Function as team lead for Active Directory environment, provide oversight on daily activities to set priorities, function as mentor, help with problem escalation, and communicate significant problems or issues to management Function as a technical resource regarding Active Directory issues to messaging administrators, programmers, web developers, network security engineers, database analysts, network managers, and implementation teams Manage and administer the Active Directory environment Manage and administer Windows-based services, including split-brain DNS, DHCP , NTP, KMS, ADFS Manage and administer Group Policy Manage File and Print services Manage Patch Management for servers via SCCM Manage auditing technologies and tools, and provide reports, as needed Implement and manage auditing and security policies and procedures Manage and support Active Directory and File and Print backups Participate in the identification of vulnerabilities and their mitigation Provide expertise on Active Directory integration Participate in the design and implementation of future infrastructure systems and services Create and maintain documentation on SOPs and System Design Research, evaluate, recommend and implement new technologies Maintain effective communications with vendors, peers and clients in support of assigned projects Perform capacity planning, upgrades and expansion of Active Directory environment Qualifications Experience/Education Required Bachelor's degree or comparable experience, education and/or certifications 7+ years of overall experience as a a Windows or Active Directory Engineer Hands on, technical experience with: Windows Server 2003, 2008 and newer Active Directory AD Federated Services AAD Connect PowerShell scripting DNS DHCP Preferred to have hands on experience with: SCCM SCOM MS Exchange MS SharePoint MS Office MS SQL 2008 and newer Physical Demands Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state and local standards Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc. Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard and monitor If you are interested in this position, please apply using the "Apply " option. If you have questions, or would like to speak with a Recruiter directly, send an email to the contact person below and note the job identification number in the subject line. Jacob Boyer Recruiter Jacob.Boyer@cai.io www.cai.io PI114407376

Computer Aid, Inc It is the policy of Computer Aid, Inc.(CAI) not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of CAI to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment. Employees and applicants of CAI will not be subject to harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited. Ref No: 19-01621 Location: Trenton,New Jersey Job Profile Summary CAI is looking for a QA Lead in New Jersey. The ideal candidate would have experience leading the testing process of an online web application using both manual and automated tests. They will be responsible for developing test plans and procedures, scheduling testing activities, and preparing test effort estimations. They will be responsible for creating scripts that run testing functions automatically using Selenium. This includes determining the priority for test scenarios and creating execution plans to implement these scenarios. This resource will be responsible for researching, recommending, and implementing tools to increase automation on the project. They will proactively introduce innovative automated testing strategies and toolsets into the overall development processes. Duties & Responsibilities Leading, planning and controlling the test and QA processes for Web Apps Work with business and technical teams to ensure a testing plan is agreed upon Developing test plans and procedures, scheduling testing activities, and preparing test effort estimations. Creating scripts that run testing functions automatically using Selenium. Determining the priority for test scenarios and creating execution plans to implement these scenarios. Researching, recommending, and implementing tools to increase automation on the project. Recommend innovative automated testing strategies and toolsets into the overall development processes. Qualifications Experience/Education Required Bachelor's degree or comparable experience, education and/or certifications 5+ years of overall experience as a QA, Test Engineering Lead Experience leading teams and/or testing initiatives Experience and Knowledge of Selenium, WebDriver and IDE Automated Testing experience within a Java environment Creative, out of the box thinker Excellent communication skills Physical Demands Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state and local standards Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc. Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard and monitor If you are interested in this position, please apply using the "Apply " option. If you have questions, or would like to speak with a Recruiter directly, send an email to the contact person below and note the job identification number in the subject line. Jacob Boyer Recruiter Jacob.Boyer@cai.io www.cai.io PI114407346

Overview Job Summary The Product Development Officer coordinates the development and implementation of new and modified products and programs to advance the mission of the Authority and support business development efforts. $55,643 - $69,554 Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities Leads product development as a result of new organizational initiatives and legislative directives. This includes crafting comprehensive outreach plans and working cross organizationally to achieve alignment, integration and successful implementation. Oversees EDA online application, including continual work with Information and Technology Services and cross-organizational staff to revise the online application to account for new products and changes in EDA's existing product offerings. Develops and maintains product development dashboards to continually track progress from conception to launch. Consults with Information and Technology Services and provides guideance that allows for the successful implementation of new programs into EDA's CRM system. Creates program materials and technical descriptions to ensure process flow and department roles are documented. Works with Director of Marketing and Public Affairs, Sr. Legislative Officer and Attorney General's office to develop new program rules or make changes to existing program rules. Develops training materials to keep stakeholders and staff up to date on product mix, including new programs and changes to existing programs. Collaborates with Marketing & Product Officer to ensure that website and marketing materials reflect evolving product mix, and that products are appropriately positioned and messaged for various industry sectors. Works collaboratively with other state agencies to gather information and materials to better inform EDA products, or establish processes for interaction between agencies on products where there is outside agency involvement. Builds and maintains product history on SharePoint, particularly for legislatively driven programs with links/reference to statue and summary of various policy and rule actions taken by the Board. Responsible for creating tracking reports for existing and new products. Collaborates with Marketing & Product Officer to create presentations and informational materials to be used for informing stakeholders of new products. Works with Policy, Planning and Research to identify industry and market data to inform marketing and product strategy development. Works with Marketing & Product Officer on the production of EDA's annual report and other required reports, ensuring consistent and accurate representation of product information. Promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative and customer focused work environment among division, EDA staff and external customers. Performs other duties and special projects, as assigned.

Overview Job Summary This position will oversee the marketing and promotion of EDA resources to international businesses looking to invest in New Jersey, support EDA divisions in international business lead generation and business retention efforts. $64,268 - $80,335 Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities Represents the Office of International Trade and Investment at public events and presents EDA programs to the public as needed Serves as point of contact for international business investors interested in EDA programs, introduces them to relevant divisions and partners organizations and participates in relevant meetings Conducts outreach efforts to industry professionals, partnering organizations, and other private and public entities to engage international investors in the State and generate new foreign investor referrals Conducts research on international companies with investments in New Jersey and on international business leads as needed Plans and executes the organization of events, international business missions, and incoming foreign delegations as needed Participates in conferences on international trade and investment both domestically and internationally Supports EDA Business Development Team in business lead generation with international companies as needed Conducts meetings with new and existing partner organizations, including banks, consultants other entities to introduce EDA foreign investment attraction initatives Cooperates with relevant EDA divisions to develop and implement business retention strategies and initiatives Creates and identifies new opportunities and partners to work with the EDA Inputs information into CRM and updates system on a continual basis, consistent with Division's business rules Promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative, and customer focused work environment among division, EDA staff and external customers. Performs other duties or special projects, as assigned.

Overview Job Summary Analyzes commercial loan applications and structures credit arrangements in order to generate interest income while limiting credit losses, in order to support the operations and fulfill the NJEDA mission. Primarily responsible for loans under programs such as Direct Loans and Premier Lender Program. $55,643 -$69,554 Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities Interviews applicants regarding business, financial and operational matters and personal financial information; negotiates collateral or loan conditions and conducts site tours. Reviews applications for completeness, evaluates loan request and determines how to best structure the loan/guaranty if not determined in advance. Follows up with applicant, banker or business development officer for needed information. Prepares loan underwriting including financial statements, business and personal cash flow analysis, collateral analysis and the strengths, weaknesses and mitigants of each loan to be approved; analysis of public policy considerations and compliance with internal credit and program policies. Presents projects requiring board approval for consideration at monthly loan review committee. Reviews draft commitment letters once loan and/or guarantees are approved for consistency with approved terms and conditions. Responds to applicant questions, negotiates changes and obtain approvals as required. Monitors the outstanding loan commitments to ensure projects proceed and loans are closed on a timely basis. Reviews applicant's compliance with conditions of approval prior to closing of loan and ensures current financial and other information has been received. Approves Notice of Closing and recommends approval to Director. Prepares closing memorandum for transfer to Finance and Bond Portfolio Management. Supports Bonds and Incentives staff on determination of economic viability on incentive programs. Reviews financial statements and identifies potential issues. Attends Incentives Committee Meeting and responds to questions. Inputs client information into Salesforce and updates system on continual basis. Reviews and makes recommendations on requests for modifications to loans. Provides support to other departments within EDA regarding special projects as required. Promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative and customer focused work environment among division, EDA staff and external customers. Performs financial reviews on projects that do not involve Authority exposure, as requested. Performs other duties and special projects, as assigned. Required Skills and Abilities Understanding of GAAP, income, balance sheet and cash flow statements and personal net worth statements and tax returns Knowledge of sound lending and underwriting principles, industry standards and regulatory compliance Knowledge of loan approval procedures, closing and disbursement processes Ability to understand loan documentation, appraisals, environmental reports, NJEDA loan policy and procedure manual Ability to prioritize workload, must be highly organized, detail-oriented, handle various tasks simultaneously and work independently within limited time constraints with little or no supervision Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills when dealing with external business professionals and NJEDA staff Proficient in business presentations and report writing Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; proficient in grammar, spelling and editing; and foster communications with business professionals and EDA staff Must be able to maintain confidentiality and deal effectively and diplomatically with business professionals and EDA staff Demonstrates respectful behavior and promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative and customer focused work environment among division, EDA staff and external customers Must possess advanced Microsoft Office suite, Moody's Financial Analyst and database skills and have the ability to learn new software programs

Overview Job Summary Responsible for evaluating and reporting the effectiveness of internal control and compliance of policy and procedures of the Authority's portfolio assets and incentives Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities Develops and executes Department goals to support EDA business objectives. Establishes, communicates and tracks against key metrics. Performs internal audit review of incentive portfolio which includes the development and implementation of audit policies and procedures. Reports the results, trends and impact of all compliance activities including but not limited to best practices and areas of improvement to the Senior Vice President. Acts as audit liaison for Office of Legislative Services (“OLS”) audits as well as other external audits of core activity including but not limited to incentive and loan program audits. Responsible for management of RFP/CPA contract for external services for audit of incentive projects. Promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative and collaborative work environment. Ensures department practices and processes are in compliance with EDA policies and guidelines and are consistently applied. Performs other duties or special projects, as assigned.

Overview Job Summary Provides preparation and review services of basic to moderately complex legal documents and due diligence regarding the closing of Authority lending and associated products (“Lending Products”) with a minimum of supervision. Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities Ensures all Lending Products are closed in conformance with Authority approvals and product requirements. Coordinates and handles all aspects of basic to moderately complex Lending Products closing and post closing activities. Prepares basic to moderately complex commitment letters, closing instructions, and Lending Product documents with minimum supervision, and: Interacts with credit underwriters/ borrowers/ attorneys/ title companies/ senior level executives/insurance companies/other state agency staff; and other lenders to facilitate closings . Reviews title reports, various searches; communicates comments to borrowers/ grantees/ attorneys/ title companies and advises credit underwriter and Program Manager of any concerns and extinguishes any exceptions and resolves issues Prepares commitment letters and final Lending Product documents for Deputy Attorney General review. Resonsible for closing Lending Products in an electronic environment; and in accordance with Authority's requirements. Prepares and processes the closed loan files in accordance with approved post-closing procedures to fully protect the Authority's financial exposure. Performs quality control duties to ensure completeness and accuracy of post-closing processes and documentation for assigned projects. Reviews and prepares basic to moderately complex modification documents following approvals, ensuring modifications are completed accurately and timely; prepares substitution and/or release of collateral documentation, as necessary. Inputs Lending Product information into CRM/Enable and updates systems on continual basis as applicable. Evaluates workflow processes to identify and implement changes to improve efficiencies for customers and staff. Promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative and customer focused work environment among division, EDA staff and external customers. Participates in special projects as requested by Program Manager and/or Director; assumes additional duties, as required by department workload, Authority initiatives and creation of new products. Performs other duties and special projects, as assigned.

Overview Job Summary The successful candidate will work with a team of highly motivated professionals who are passionate about promoting innovation in New Jersey's key economic sectors. The successful candidate will perform duties that will assist the Office of Economic Transformation with the development and implementation of programs and initiatives within several key sectors of the New Jersey economy. He/she will gain first-hand experience working in an exciting and fast-growing office within the state's premier economic development arm and will perform important and meaningful work in helping create a stronger and fairer economy in New Jersey. Interns will receive exposure to sector development policy, project and program analysis, building and maintaining stakeholder relationships, and interacting with numerous government agencies, private sector entities, and non-profit partners. $15/hr Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities Interns support sector development activities, projects, and strategies at the discretion of relevant Project Officer(s), to include but not limited to: Conducting market and policy research on assigned sector(s); Write policy memos to distill research, policy recommendations, and other information; Engage in stakeholder outreach to help develop sector(s); Develop a strong working knowledge of strategic sector(s) and the opportunities and challenges of growing them in New Jersey; Gain exposure to key parties in economic development and learn about public-private partnerships; and Assist the OET team through other project-specific and administrative tasks as assigned. Promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative, and customer focused work environment among division, EDA staff, and external customers. Performs other duties and special projects, as assigned.

Overview Job Summary Manages credit risk and customer relationships in an entry level portfolio of loans, guarantees and grants. Handles bond modification requests, evaluations and approvals to ensure compliance with bond program guidelines and Internal Revenue Service requirements for tax exempt bonds. Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities Manages credit risk within assigned portfolio, including collecting and spreading all required borrower financial statements and completing credit analyses reviews per department policies. Monitors loan payment delinquencies and works with customers to collect payments as needed, as well as to resolve administrative payment issues. Completes Quality Assurance review of new project files. Responsible for maintaining complete and up to date customer/project files, in EDA's document management systems Promptly identify deteriorating credits and assign appropriate ratings. Involve Special Loan Management officers and processing transfers to Special Loan Management as needed. Manages call options and loan maturity renewals promptly. Handles loan modification requests, including loan maturity renewals, which includes obtaining needed information, negotiating terms of approval, completing a full credit analysis (including cash flow, collateral, EDA risk rating and loan pricing models), and preparing approval memoranda in accordance with delegated authority or board approval policies. Ensures loan documentation is amended accurately and promptly. Presents loan approval requests to management and Director's Loan Committee. Attends EDA Board Meeting to address questions regarding those modifications requiring Board action. Evaluates all post-closing modification requests for NJEDA bonds for compliance with EDA policies and IRS requirements for bonds. Works with customers and bond counsel to obtain completed modification applications; interviews customers, bond counsel and lending partners, obtains and evaluates the information needed to thoroughly understand and evaluate modification requests and compliance issues, including bond counsel opinion and/or DAG review as required. Prepares board and/or delegated authority approval memoranda per department policies. Ensures execution of proper legal documentation, including prompt filing of IRS forms 8038, collection of required fees, and document filing and retention per EDA's tax compliance. Conduct site visits with customers to evaluate business operations and management and to identify new business referrals opportunities. Prepares site visit reports. Stay abreast of pertinent subjects including bond regulations, financial and bond markets, economic conditions, GAAP standards, portfolio management, collateral control and legal issues. Promote teamwork and communication to encourage and interactive, cooperative, collaborative and customer focused work environment among division, EDA staff and external customers. Performs other duties or special projects, as assigned.

Overview Job Summary Key team member in coordinating the centralized procurement operations for the NJEDA including complex, high-level specification development, bid preparation, evaluation, recommendation, quality assurance and execution of contract awards and extensions for a myriad of goods and services, with an emphasis on public bidding, in a centralized procurement environment. $64,268-$80,335 Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities Executes the more complex, higher-level activities of the Department's procurement processes. Provides procurement guidance, direction and assistance to requestors; collaborates with and assists departments in identifying and defining their requirements, products and services specifications. Develops, writes, completes, initiates and manages formal RFI/ RFB/ RFQ/ RFP processes. Assesses and pursues procurement methods based on information provided in accordance with EDA's policies and procedures. Processes requisitions on the Procure-to-Pay ReQlogic system. Obtains quotes from vendors; administers the public bidding process where applicable; conducts non-advertised bids for select goods/services; drafts bid specifications and contracts; sources vendors; responds to Q&A's; issues addendums; receives quotes; identifies low bidders; collects compliance; converts requisitions into purchase orders, and assists departments with contract management. Prepares price agreements as appropriate and submits for approval. Coordinates proposal / bid solicitation process from initial specification preparation through contract execution where applicable. This includes: Creates proposal / bid documents for goods, professional and technical services, and construction related services in consultation with applicable Department representative(s). Ensures most current, required language and forms are included in proposal / bid documents. Confers with DAG's office and other parties (internal and external), as required. Issues appropriate advertising and conducts pre-bid conferences. Participates in meetings with vendors and bidders relative to the bidding process and/or contract execution; provides appropriate guidance to all participants. Evaluates proposals / bids received from vendors; determines specification compliance; assists with recommendations for final selection. Prepares recommendation for award and assists with the board approval process where necessary. Issues appropriate “Notices” to successful and unsuccessful Bidders; confirms evidence of insurance, etc., as required by RFQ/P. Drafts applicable contractual documentation for review; drafts contract extensions. Posts bid results to the website. Coordinates bid challenges, as necessary. Ensures NJEDA is compliant with applicable bidding rules, regulations and reporting requirements. Evaluates contracts to ensure accurate language and terms are stated; investigates and resolves discrepancies. Prepares procurement and auditing reports. Receives and tracks professional services qualification statements. Reviews procurement procedures; makes recommendations for process improvements. Addresses general procurement issues in absence of Program Manager-Procurement. Promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative and customer focused work environment among division, EDA staff and external customers. Performs other duties and special projects, as assigned. Required Skills and Abilities Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; proficient in grammar, spelling and editing; and foster communications with business professionals and EDA staff Ability to manage vendors, consultants and contractors; customer relationship skills, both internally and externally Demonstrated writing ability including preparation of clear, technical, accurate and detailed bid documents, reports and correspondence Knowledge of techniques and procedures essential to procurement through competitive bidding Knowledge of investigative and procurement techniques, research methodology, and operations analysis Ability to prioritize workload, must be highly organized, detail-oriented, handle various tasks simultaneously and work independently within limited time constraints with little or no supervision Must be able to maintain confidentiality and deal effectively and diplomatically with business professionals and EDA staff Ability to negotiate and draft complex documents Ability to analyze data and reports and make recommendations Knowledge of New Jersey procurement laws, rules and regulations Ability to create and maintain files, records and lists; good organizational skills Ability to process multiple projects while prioritizing workflow Understands the impact and implications of decisions Demonstrates respectful behavior and promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative and customer focused work environment among division, EDA staff and external customers Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new software packages Working knowledge of ReQlogic and/or similar vendor procurement system

New Jersey Economic Development Authority Equal Opportunity Employer Job ID 2019-1456 Location US-NJ-Trenton Overview: Job Summary Responsible for risk management, audit and reporting of Authority's credit exposure and venture funds. Advises the Authority about the trends in that exposure, the level of reserves, and ensures that risks are adequately identified and adequately monitored. $73,909 - $92,387 Responsibilities: Essential Duties and Responsibilities Evaluates the overall direction of the financial portfolio in terms of volume of risk that includes assessing key risk areas, developing consistent metrics and establishing risk tolerance levels of the overall credit exposure portfolio. Samples risk rating changes made by the business against established policy guidelines to insure consistency with defined organizational risk metrics. Monitors valuation and risk management systems and policies, practices and procedures that ensure risks are adequately identified, measured, monitored, controlled, managed, insured and reported on the overall portfolio to safeguard assets and mitigate unnecessary risk and exposure. Develops reports, analysis and trend data, utilizing internal and external sources that provides the current and potential risk profile of the Authority. Validates the carrying value of all real estate assets and venture fund investments, analyzing business risk, assessing key risk areas, developing consistent metrics, and establishing risk tolerance levels for potential business impact. Serves as a resource for asset valuation and risk identification and management. Coordinates the annual renewal process for Authority-wide administrative coverages. Authorized to sign applications for insurance matters on behalf of the Authority. Promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative and customer focused work environment among division, EDA staff and external customers. Performs other duties and special projects, as assigned. Qualifications: Required Skills and Abilities Working knowledge of various appraisal methods and accounting valuation processes Ability to glean pertinent information from insurance brokers, appraisals, VF reports, financing documents, operating agreements, leases, etc. Basic understanding of enterprise risk management trends and insurance products Strong analytical skills Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; proficient in grammar, spelling and editing; and fosters communications with business professionals and EDA staff Ability to prioritize workload, must be highly organized, detail-oriented, handle various tasks simultaneously and work independently within limited time constraints with little or no supervision Must be able to maintain confidentiality and deal effectively and diplomatically with business professionals and EDA staff Demonstrates respectful behavior and promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative and customer focused work environment among division, EDA staff and external customers Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Access, database management skills and the ability to learn new software packages Required Qualifications Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor's Degree with an emphasis in finance or economics Commercial credit training, minimum seven years' credit experience, including minimum five years of loan review experience, preferably with a large regional bank or equivalent loan review experience Seven years of diverse experience in commercial and governmental banking, coordinating regulatory and external audits or conducting bank examinations Minimum five years management/supervisory experience Advanced degree or industry specific certification may be substituted for 1 year of experience Physical Demands Minimal Ability to work outside normal business hours, as needed Travel As necessary to events, meetings, businesses, etc. Certificates and Licenses Required Valid driver's license 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. Equal Opportunity Employer Position Requirements 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. PI114062826

Overview Job Summary Responsible for assisting the Director in leading and managing aspects of the Internal Process Management Department including centralized procurement and Support Services. Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities Manages the activities of the Procurement Team. Oversees the procurement process from specification preparation through contract execution Assists in the development and deployment of EDA's procurement policy, practices and procedures necessary to procure essential goods and services for the Authority Ensures procurement policies, practices and procedures comply with all State and Federal laws, executive orders and guidelines and are consistently followed Develops, writes, completes, initiates and manages informal and formal RFI/RFB/RFQ/RFP processes and projects when needed Oversees training of delegated purchasing staff on procurement regulations, policies, practices and procedures Collaborates with business units on needs; incorporates budgetary considerations Assigns projects and monitors workload of procurement team Oversees the Procure-to-Pay (ReQlogic) and/or other relevant systems; provides backup to the Procurement software administrator; generates reports Reviews, revises and recommends to the Director process changes to improve efficiencies in the various aspects of procurement Provides guidance to internal staff and external entities in conjunction with established policies and procedures Identifies and develops procurement procedures relative to various programs Interacts with Auditors and State Agencies as required Develops opportunities to further EDA and State objectives to strengthen Small, Minority, Women and Veteran Owned Business Enterprises Confers with Attorney General's office on legal matters, including bid challenges Acts as the Authority's Hearing Officer in handling bid protests when they arise Manages the activities of the Support Services Team. Oversees aspects of office administration including, but not limited to, office equipment, office supplies, employee amenities, safety, vehicles, records retention and other areas as required. Manages the Authority Compliance programs. Ensures designated compliance programs for Core EDA, HUD, FEMA, and any other applicable programs are properly administered Ensures all state-mandated vendor compliance programs including annual certification requirements, pay-to-play disclosure, source disclosure, business registration, and Set-Aside development and reporting are properly administered Oversees training and counsel on compliance regulations, policies, practices and procedures Assists the Director in developing and executing department goals and initiatives to support EDA business objectives; reviews and evaluates overall departmental performance, as projected by Plan. Establishes, communicates and tracks against key metrics . Promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative and customer-focused work environment among department, EDA staff and external customers. Ensures department practices and processes are in compliance with EDA policies and guidelines and are consistently applied. Builds, develops, measures and coaches members of direct report team to develop skills and behaviors to enhance performance. Sets staff goals and objectives and reviews staff semi-annually and annually against individual plans. Develops and implements a plan to meet the training needs and succession plan for team. Performs other duties and special projects, as assigned.

Overview Job Summary Markets and promotes awareness of State and EDA products and services focused on small, women, minority, and veteran owned business enterprises and entrepreneurs through outreach directly to businesses and the organizations serving these businesses. Leads the development and implementation of proactive SWMVBE inclusion initiatives which support the EDA's SWMVBE utilization goals. Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities Develops and executes a comprehensive outreach plan to the small, women, minority and veteran business community, including, but not limited to, chambers of commerce, community based financing and technical assistance providers, small business development centers, trade and professional associations and minority business advocacy groups. Develops and maintains inventory of service providers to small businesses throughout New Jersey with a focus on women, minority and veteran owned enterprises and entrepreneurs Liaison role with the State's Chief Diversity Officer Identifies new partner opportunities to support policy and business objectives Builds, maintains and strengthens relationships with organizations focused on small, women, minority and veteran businesses Educates and markets the State and EDA's products and services to organizations serving the small women and minority and veteran owned business enterprises through meet and greets, public speaking events and presentations Coordinates resources to address identified needs in the marketplace. Plays a leadership role in in identifying and coordinating existing resources targeted to the business segment, as well as develops new program initiatives focused on targeted segment Acts as key representative of the State and EDA for public speaking events focused on targeted segment Works with Public Affairs/Marketing to prepare speeches and remarks aligned with EDA's SWMVBE efforts Collaborates with external business segments and internal departments Maintains and appropriately communicates EDA's SWMVBE statistics internally and externally Works with Marketing Division to manage SWMVBE content on EDA's website Develops and maintains robust tracking system for activity supporting SWMVBE Handles inquiries from the general public regarding all resources and directs them to Business Development for project assistance as appropriate. Inputs client information into CRM and updates system on a continual basis. Promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative and customer focused work environment among division, EDA staff and external customers. Performs other duties and special projects, as assigned.

Overview Job Summary Management and servicing of an assigned portfolio of incentive recipients over the duration of the grant/tax credit. Ensures annual employment compliance of incentives that support the issuance of the annual tax credit/grant payment. Utilizes specialized knowledge of the incentive projects to address and resolve complex recipient issues and requests. Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities Works closely with recipients and their CPA's to ensure project compliance with requirements of the incentive agreement, statutory requirements, regulations and policies governing the programs. Review and analyze a high volume of annual report submissions, addresses any deficiencies, and calculates the annual award. Verifies that recipient reported data complies with program guidelines and consistent with policy. Performs comparative analysis of the information provided by the recipients and information obtained by the NJ Division of Labor. Approves and advances annual certifications to the Division of Taxation for issuance of annual tax credit/grant payment/certification. Declines grant/tax credits when recipients have not met program requirements or the terms of their agreements. Facilitates the recapture of tax credits/grant payments if continued violation of the terms of their agreements. Conducts site visits to evaluate and assess continued adherence to the incentive program requirements. Document site visits with executive summary memoranda and checklists. Reviews recipient's requests for modifications to agreements and termination agreements and prepares recommendation memoranda for approval. Attends Project Review, Incentives Committee and NJEDA Board meetings to present projects and respond to questions regarding modification submissions and general program requirements. Maintains project data to reflect annual award estimates for budget funded programs and projects awarded tax credits to assist the Compliance and Budget Reporting Officer with OMB/Treasury reporting. Report on project/portfolio data upon request. Promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative and customer focused work environment among division, EDA staff and external customers. Performs other duties or special projects, as assigned.

Overview Job Summary Management and servicing of an assigned portfolio of incentive recipients over the duration of the grant/tax credit. Ensures compliance of incentives projects at overall completion certification and annual employment and compliance submissions that support the issuance of the an annual tax credit/grant payments. Utilizes specialized knowledge of the incentive projects to address and resolve complex recipient issues and requests. Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities Works closely with incentives recipients and their CPA's to ensure project compliance with requirements of incentive agreement, statutory requirements, regulations and policies governing the programs. Review and analyze a high volume of overall project completion and annual report submissions, address any deficiencies, and calculate the overall tax credit and annual award. Ensures required deadlines are adhered and extension requests processed in a timely manner. Verfies that recipient reported data complies with program guidelines and consistent with policy. Performs comparative analysis of the employment information provided by the recipients and information obtained by the NJ Divison of Labor. Approves and advances overall and annual certifications to the Division of Taxation for issuance of overall tax credit certificates and annual tax credit/grant payments. Declines grants/tax credits when recipients not met program requirements or the terms of their agreements. Facilitates the recapture of tax credits/grant payments if continued violation of the terms of their agreements. Conducts site visits to evaluate and assess continued adherence to the incentive program requirements. Documents site visits with executive summary memoranda and checklists. Reviews recipient's requests for modifications to agreements and termination agreements and prepares recommendation memoranda for approval. Attends Project Review, Incentives Committee and Board meetings to present projects and respond to questions regarding modification submission and general program requirements. Acts as subject matter expert on post-closing incentive programs including the review, recommendations and updates of all incentive post-closing documents, processes, policies and procedures. Responsible for managing, testing, and implementing new or expanded technologies through EDA's incentives data management systems portal. Maintains project data to reflect annual award estimates for budget funded programs and projects awarded tax credits to assist the Compliance and Budget Reporting Officer with OMB/Treasury reporting. Report on project/portfolio data upon request. Mentors, trains, and coaches incentives servicing and compliance officers, temporary workers, and interns. Promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative and customer focused work environment among division, EDA staff and external customers. Performs other duties or special projects, as assigned.

New Jersey Economic Development Authority Equal Opportunity Employer Job ID 2018-1355 Location US-NJ Overview: Job Summary EDA's Office of Economic Transformation (OET) accelerates the growth of New Jersey's economy by developing and implementing initiatives that enhance the state's long-term economic competitiveness within key strategic sectors, including offshore wind, clean energy, logistics & infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, technology, and life sciences. EDA's Clean Energy Sector Lead is responsible for shaping and leading all of the Authority's efforts to accelerate Clean Energy industry growth (excluding offshore wind) within New Jersey. Core responsibilities for the job include: serving as EDA's industry expert, developing and leading a portfolio of industry development programs, acting as an industry advocate and champion within State government, and building strong relationships with key industry stakeholders. He/she is a member of EDA's sector leadership team. Location of positions: Newark, Trenton, Camden, or North Brunswick Responsibilities: Essential Duties and Responsibilities Serves as EDA's industry expert Understands firm-level and industry-level value-drivers and dynamics Quantitatively and qualitatively tracks industry progress at the state, regional, and national level Identifies key issues, frames problems, scopes analyses and leads industry analyses / studies Provides regular industry updates to internal and external stakeholders, including local, national, and trade press Provides industry-related policy inputs and guidance to the leadership teams of EDA and the Administration Actively participates in company attraction, expansion, and retention efforts Develops and leads portfolio of initiatives and programs that ensure New Jersey's long-term competitiveness in the industry Identifies potential program and initiatives via conversations with industry stakeholders and monitors successful programs from other states and countries; Prioritizes opportunities based on quantitative and qualitative analyses Pilots and tracks the impact of the highest priority initiatives and programs Manages Senior Industry Project Officers on portfolio initiatives / programs, including providing direction for development of work plans, timelines, specific analyses to be completed, budgets, and individual responsibilities Works across EDA and with external partners to scale and institutionalize successful programs, and transition them, over time, to Program Managers who will be responsible for their long-term execution Acts an an industry advocate and champion within the Authority, within State government, and in the broader business community Engages EDA executives, State government leaders, and leaders from partner organizations on critical outreach and policy advocacy matters Provides input on EDA's response to proposed legislative action which impacts the industry Acts as a public speaker and public relations representative on industry topics, in ways that support the Authority's profile Actively contributes to and oversees the content and messaging for all industry related social media, marketing content, and web content (e.g., reviews and approves all industry related press, posts and tweets and contributes relevant industry sector content) Creates and delivers industry presentations or memos for key stakeholders (e.g., EDA senior staff, State government leaders, external partners) As needed, serves as spokesperson, representative, and ambassador for the EDA and the OET to a wide variety of constituencies Serves as EDA's relationship manager for key industry stakeholders Actively develops and manages a list of priority private sector companies (e.g., larger companies, high potential growth companies and start-ups, etc.) across the industry value chain, within the State and, as appropriate, outside of the State Cultivates, maintains, expands, and serves as lead relationship liaison with private sector partners, industry associations, and relevant academic and government stakeholders Proactively coordinates engagement with pririoty private sector companies across other State agencies and NGO partners (e.g., NJ Business Action Center and Choose New Jersey) Forms strategic collaborations with partners to develop and drive programmatic initiatives Coordinates and connects resources to available services and support including services and programs provided by EDA as well as those provided by other entities Develops and executes events and programs that facilitate relationship building, enagement, and partnership across the industry Demonstrates a leadership and ownership mindset within the Office of Economic Transformation, supporting other Sector Directors and Program Officers and suggesting new ideas for how to improve the division Promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative, and customer- focused work environment among division, EDA staff, and external customers. Develops, mentors, and coaches the Senior Program Officers within the OET; sets project and development goals and objectives, provides regular feedback to team members, and provides input to semi-annual and annual reviews Supports the development and execution of Office of Economic Transformation department goals; reviews and evaluates own performance against key metrics Helps to institutionalize best practices; defines and implements needed systems and policies Supports the Senior Vice President on other Office of Economic Transformation strategic initiatives as necessary Performs duties to the highest standards of ethics and professionalism Required Skills and Abilities Relevant industry experience Deep industry knowledge (or) experience in other related industry (e.g, for offshore wind, related industries would include infrastructure, oil and gas, onshore wind, other clean energy technology) and outstanding qualifications on other job requirements Strong business acumen and ability to engage credibly and thoughtfully in conversations with industry and government leaders Comfort with engaging in technical details of the industry and related supply chain development, with moderate preference for those who are already technically fluent Ability to quickly master an understanding of EDA's exisiting programs and services Strong knowledge and understanding of economic development, sector development approaches, project finance, and public policy and governance Entreprenuerial leadership Demonstrated ability to self-motivate and self-lead own work planning and execution with a strong results orientation Exceptional history of strong performance and consisten high-quality delivery on commitments Ability to prioritize own workload - must be highly organized, detail-oriented, handle various tasks simultaneously, and work independently within limited time constrains with little supervision Energetic, flexible, collaborative and proactive; a leader who can positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical initiatives Ability to adapt to changes in work environment and manage competing demands Excellent judgement, negotiation, and conflict- resolution skills Problem solving and communication Demonstrated profiency in creative and analytical problem solving, including the ability to structure issues, define critical analyses or facts required, execute complex analyses with limited errors and oversight, synthesize findings, and propose actionable solutions Exceptional written (presentation, memos, and emails), oral, interpersonal and presentation skills, and the ability to effectively interface with a broad range of audiences, including senior management, EDA Board of Directors, staff, government officials, business and industry partners, as well as individual customers and prospects Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new software packages Customer orientation Ability to build strong relationships and contacts within the industry (strong preference for individuals who have an exisiting network within the industry both in New Jersey and nationally) Must be able to maintain confidentiality and deal effectively and diplomatically with business professionals and EDA staff Understands private- sector culture and service expectations and consistently delivers at high-levels Management and ownership mindset Thinks strategically: makes sound, well-informed and strategic decisions; understands the impact and implications of decisions Demonstrated interpersonal and management skills, including ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers Demonstrates respectful behavior and promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative and customer- focused work environment among division, EDA staff, and external customers Encourages new ideas, initiatives, and contributions; creates opportunities for change Ability to lead small project teams through complex and challenging work Ability to mentor and coach direct and indirect reports with diverse levels of expertise and focus Maintains strong ethical orientation, including exercising sound financial stewardship of the organization's assets and controls expenses whenever possible Strong commitment to and passion for EDA's mission and inspires a sense of shared purpose Qualifications: Required Qualifications Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor's Degree, preferably in a relevant field such as business, policy, energy, engineering, or environmental studies Strong preference for Master's degree, preferably in a relevant field such as business, policy, energy, or environmental studies A strong track record of professional success Seven to ten years of practical business experience related to the industry with significant exposure and credibility ( or) within a similar position in another capital intensive industry Experience in program development, public policy development and basic financial principles Minimum of five years experience in a client-oriented work environment that required development and engagement with a broad professional network Minimum of five years of program development and management experience Physical Demands Minimal Ability to work outside normal business hours, as needed Travel As necessary to events, meetings, businesses, etc. Certificates and Licenses Required Valid driver's license 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 FLSA. NJEDA reserves the right to amend/revise this job description as necessary to meet current and changing business needs. Equal Opportunity Employer Position Requirements 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. PI113765363

Overview Job Summary The Senior Grants Advisor is responsible for management and administration of the EDA's philanthropic, federal and state grant efforts and will serve as the Point of Contact on matters related to grant administration and/or compliance matters. S/He will establish and oversee the execution of grant strategy with a focus on research and data to drive equitable and inclusive economic development grants in line with program staff. The Senior Grants Advisor will also oversee the subcontract and sub-grant cycle from pre-award to close out of sub-awards based on donor rules and regulations. Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities Establishes and oversees the execution of strategies, research and data to drive equitable and inclusive economic development grants and contracts, with a focus on social impact through economic development. Directs the pursuit and implementation of grants for targeted stakeholders and traditionally underserved communities throughout New Jersey. Identifies and pursues philanthropic opportunities that build the state's and Authority's capacity to achieve its mission and objectives. Serves as the point person for management of grant strategies relying on collaboration both within the Authority and government. Cultivates and maintains relationships with key policy makers and other strategic partners (i.e. business groups, community-based organizations) to drive philanthropic and mission-based opportunities and results. Works cross-organizationally to ensure alignment of grant opportunities and initiatives with Authority economic development objectives. Manages full life cycle of all grant/contract administration and management functions in close collaboration with EDA program staff and other EDA departments, such as negotiating all contracts/agreements, as requested; coordinating other contractual and financial matters to ensure all obligations and reporting requirements are met in accordance with all applicable grantor rules and regulations and award terms and conditions; managing contract close out; and responding to grantor inquiries. Serves as EDA's main point of contact with all grantors on matters related to grant administration and/or compliance. Provides grants/contract briefs to document new awards, modifications, and administrative changes to program leadership and staff. Leads and support efforts with EDA departments to ensure grant/contract related tools and templates meet grantor regulations. Keeps abreast of, interprets, and provides guidance and advice on grantor regulations and policies through resources sites, publications, and information sessions/workshops, and provides training and/or refresher sessions on pertinent topics to EDA staff and other partners. Oversees sub-award cycle from pre-award, award, monitoring and close out of sub-award based on grantor rules and regulations and EDA policies and procedures when necessary Manges the drafting of solicitation documents (e.g. RFP, RFA, etc.), selection process during the proposal evaluation, negotiation with the awardees, drafting and finalizations of sub-award document if needed Ensures sub-awardees comply with terms and conditions of the awarding instrument. Responds to issues that arise during the contract implementation, including but not limited to financials reporting, issuing modifications, oversight of compliance with terms and conditions and resolution of disputes, and resolving audit findings (financial and/or general performance). Manages central repository of all EDA contracts and grants, modifications, grantor communication, deliverables, and other contract management elements, as necessary. Contributes to internal compliance reviews/audits as directed by EDA management as well as supports external programmatic and financial audits. Promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative and customer focused work environment among division, EDA staff and external customers. Performs other duties and special projects, as assigned.