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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 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.

Job Summary   Prepares accurate and timely financial statements and reports, with a focus on the administrative desk and operational expenses, which allow EDA program Directors and external stakeholders to understand the financial health of the EDA and to make informed decisions. Assists in ensuring integrity of data in financial reporting.   $65,484 - $81,855

**These are contracted roles for a variety of different departments and programs. Assignments can last between 90 days to a year. You will be hired and on-boarded through our State Contracted Temporary Agency.**   Currently Hiring For:   • Closing Assistants/$25 per hour/ 35 hour week  •Internal Auditors $25 per hour/ 35 hour week  Program Specialist- $25.00 per hours/35 hours per week      Departments Currently Hiring: • Closing Services • Incentives,Servicing/Compliance • Legal     Majority of these positions are fully remote Hourly wage is determined by the position, starting at $20 per hour. Personal equipment (computer) may be required. If equipment is issued, candidate must be able to pick up devices from headquarters located in Trenton NJ