NY HELP Yes Agency Office of Cannabis Management Title Program Analyst 1 (Cannabis) - VID 180534 Occupational Category Other Professional Careers Salary Grade 18 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $65001 to $82656 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Contingent Permanent Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 10% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 8 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Albany Street Address 1220 Washington Avenue City Albany State NY Zip Code 12226 Duties Description Reporting to the Program Analyst 2, this role will assist with the administration of grant awards issued by the Community Grants Reinvestment Fund at the Office of Cannabis Management. The Community Grants Reinvestment Fund was established by the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act. The Fund issues grants to qualified non-profits serving communities disproportionately affected by prior federal and state drug policies in order to redress a wide range of community needs. The incumbent will assist in the administration of Requests for Applications, reviewing and processing grant applications, developing and processing contracts through the approval process, managing and processing requests for reimbursement and progress reports. Duties include, but are not limited to:• Assist the OGS agency procurement office and internal OCM teams on the development of application criteria and process management for Requests For Applications (RFA).• Conduct application reviews using the electronic application system.• Compiles and synthesizes information needed for program management; identifies trends and common roadblocks for grant recipients to be successful.• Evaluates and improves quality control and quality assurance procedures for efficient and accurate management of applications, contracts, reimbursement claims, and progress reports. • After contract approvals, review claims submitted electronically by awardees for reimbursement and payments to ensure compliance with applicable guidelines and contract terms for each grant program.• Organize, track, and process documentation and claims for reimbursement submitted by grant awardees in the electronic grants management system, drafting reports for OCM management on grant progress.• Maintain up-to-date spreadsheets and analytic systems to ensure accurate and timely information is readily available.• Communicate with grant awardees to resolve questions related to the submission of reports and claims for reimbursement, including obtaining additional supporting documentation as needed, and encouraging submission of claims for reimbursement and proposals, as directed by grant timeline.• Support special projects and initiatives for OCM grant programs.• Perform other related duties as directed by the Director or other OCM leadership. Minimum Qualifications Six years of experience* in a cannabis, industrial hemp, medical marijuana, agricultural, environmental, public health, public safety, or economic development analyst position where primary responsibilities were policy or programmatic quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and/or communications.*Substitution: A bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, agriculture science, horticulture, plant sciences, data analytics, urban studies, communications, public health, public safety, or a related field may substitute for four years of experience. Master’s degree in the same fields as bachelor’s may substitute for an additional year of the non-supervisory experience. Additional Comments The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants for all communities to apply. For a full version of OCM’s EEO/AA statement and benefits of joining OCM, please visit: About | Office of Cannabis Management (ny.gov). NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.Notes:• Travel may be required (approximately 10%), including during evening and weekends, depending on mission and assignment. • Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required, or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Human Resources/AS Telephone 518-473-5282 Fax 518-486-1631 Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov Address Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM 31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza City Albany State NY Zip Code 12242 Notes on Applying Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.