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, offshore wind, financial services and advanced manufacturing. The Innovation Programs department delivers unique programs to create and sustain job growth in businesses within these key sectors. Departments delivering products are focused on effective execution combined with a positive market impact.
An Innovation Product Officer serves as the subject matter and industry leading expert on one or more Innovation Program verticals. In addition, the Program Officer maintains a general working knowledge of other NJEDA Programs and Departments in order to support, promote, and manage NJEDA’s offerings effectively to manage external and internal relationships.
As the expert for their specific program, this job is responsible for activities such as program development, management, and administration. They also participate in business development and relationship management activities. They work directly with the entrepreneurial and investor community in a strategic role to grow the value and volume of investment activity in the State through providing information and access to their program as well as other capital resources within the EDA, State and country, having the ultimate goal of creating economic growth for innovative businesses in the state of New Jersey. Additionally, this role must work effectively with other internal NJEDA departments to assure effective management through the full product life cycle process from application submission through review and approval then closing followed by portfolio management to final termination.
$76,184 - $95,230
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 manager's 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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Skills and Abilities
Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements
Advanced degree or industry specific certification may be substituted for 1 year of experience
Physical Demands
Travel
Certificates and Licenses Required
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.
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