Hiring: Vice President of Business Development & Agency Services Company: Empire State Development Location: New York, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:00:02 Employment Type: Hybrid About the job Required Skills: •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. •Oversees business development and agency services programming, consisting of various technical and financial assistance initiatives to help MWBEs secure government contracts, access financing, improve business operations, and grow their businesses. •Manages the Business Development and Agency Services Units, regularly improving its efficiency and developing strategies as necessary. •Participates in working groups, task forces, and forums on MWBE issues, and ensures the visibility of State MWBE activity throughout the MWBE stakeholder community. •Values collaboration, especially with other members of the Division’s executive leadership team as well with Division staff overall. •Responds to inquiries and concerns from members of the public, MWBEs, and NYS agencies. Qualifications: •Knowledge required: MWBE/Affirmative Action and/or community economic development. Knowledge of government, policy and program development Excellent written and oral communications skills. Compensation: •$140,000 - $147,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!