Innovation Product Analyst - New Brunswick, United States - NJEDA

NJEDA

Verified Company

New Brunswick, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Overview:

Job Summary

The Economic Transformation Division's mission is to accelerate the growth of New Jersey's economy by implementing initiatives that enhance the State's long-term economic competitiveness and establish New Jersey as an innovation leader within high job growth strategic sectors, including life sciences and technology, transportation and logistics, clean energy, film, digital media, offshore wind, financial services, and advanced manufacturing.

The Technology Innovation Products department delivers unique programs to create and sustain job growth in businesses within each of these key sectors.

The team that delivers these products are focused on effective execution combined with a positive market impact.

$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 managers 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.

Responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Supports Product Officer and other departmental Staff with their efforts to launch and administer department's suite of Innovation Programs.
Works with internal and external stakeholders to present the values and requirements of the Angel Investor Tax Credit, NOL, NJ Ignite, NJ Accelerate and other programs.
Participates in the development and modifications of program structures, policies, and procedures based from approved legislation and other sources with an acute attention to detail leading to practical longterm implementation.
Develops methods and tools to evaluate program processes, eligibility, execution and compliance monitoring.
Performs periodical statistical analysis and activity memorandums on the various Innovation Programs. This would include work within various computer systems to perform functions like report generation and data accuracy. Capable of updating and maintaining these systems and/or interact with relevant team members with this access and ability. If these do not currently exist, development of methods and tools to accomplish tasks would be excepted.
Liaises across departments within EDA and external government stakeholders to maintain forward progress on mechanics associated with accounting, compliance, information technology, legal, marketing, policy, tax
Promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative, and customer focused work environment among division, EDA staff, and external customers.
Coordinates planning, development and pursues outreach to establish and maintain relationships with potential corporate partners, investors and earlystage businesses.
Maintains deep industry expertise for EDA through projectbased research and analysis; these efforts may include tracking industry trends at the state, regional, and national level, identifying which key industry issues state government could help to resolve, providing industry and policy updates to internal government stakeholders.
Works with the NJEDA colleagues to manage relationships with key industry stakeholders and acts as an industrydevelopment advocate; these efforts may include representing the Authority at industry events, conducting company research, and acting as a company liaison within EDA.
Collaborates with NJEDA's marketing and communications teams to assure website is accurate, programs are accurately marketed, success stories are shared, and program outcomes are reported to Executive Committee, board and program enhancements/efficiencies and improvements are recommended.
Facilitates the policy and product development for programs associated with financing innovation companies within the EDA and as the voice of the EDA for state projects within the niche market. Works with external stakeholders as technical and financial advisors to create and implement balanced solutions.
Represents the Authority at industry and governmental events and meetings, including presenting the various programs and services.
Collaborates in the development and achievement of the Technology Innovation Products department and Economic Transformation division goals; reviews and evaluates own performance against key metrics.
Participates in the development and then advocates for other the Innovation Programs department and Economic Transformation division strategic initiatives as necessary.
Performs duties to the highest standards of ethics and professionalism.
Promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative, and customer