Overview J ob Summary EDA Overview + Join the NJEDA and help lead New Jersey to sustainable economic growth, fostering equitable opportunities and vibrant communities. We offer hybrid work, a supportive culture, and robust benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and extensive wellness programs. Make a tangible impact and shape New Jersey's future with innovative economic development at NJEDA. Job Overview + The program specialist manages assigned grant programs from program development through application review , award decisions and financial disbursement. + Ability to prioritize workload, must be highly organized, detail-oriented, handle various tasks simultaneously and work independently within limited time constrains + Must be able to maintain confidentiality and deal effectively and diplomatically with external entrepreneurs and EDA staff Responsibilities Duties Daily Tasks and Responsibilities: + Work with the EDA CRM system to ensure that applicants to the CSIT pro g ram s are entered into CRM with all required information fields . Reviews and prepar s notification of missing documentation to applicants. + Analyze demographic data on applicants and awardees to CSIT grant programs + Assists in the preparation of CSIT Program Committee and Board presentations Projects: + Candidate support various CSIT programs including SBIR/STTR, Clean Tech and Catalyst R &D Voucher Grants, Clean Tech R&D Seed Grant + Candidate will update compliance tracker and metric data for programs and as necessary follow up with applicants on reporting Goals and Objectives: + Candidate will meet deadlines for working with CRM and ensure that applicant data is entered into the system in a timely fashion and applicants receive feedback on the status of their applications Collaboration and Cross-Divisional Interaction: + Promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative, and customer focused work environment among division, EDA staff, and external customers. Reporting Structure: + Reports to CSIT Executive Director and works closely with other CSIT staff members + Must complete annual self-assessment as required . + Perform s other duties and special projects, as assigned. Qualifications Skills and Qualifications Soft Skills: + Advanced skills in research, writing, organization, and data entry + Excellent oral and written communication skills and stakeholder relationship management skills + Strong attention to detail and analytical skills Education: + B achelors Degr ee with an emphasis in science, technology, economics, policy or public administration + Advanced degree or industry specific certification may be substituted for 1 year of experience Software/Tools Proficiency: + Ability to learn new softw a re tools including NJEDA CRM platform + NJEDA utilizes Microsoft as the core application platform and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.  Additional Information + Minimal physical demands and ability to work out side normal business hours + Travel expected when necessary for business operations Certificates and Licenses Required + Staff are required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essentials duties of the position . 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. NJ SAME Program In accordance with P.L. 2021, c. 465 and P.L. 2021, 466, the SAME program was established to enable New Jersey State agencies to hire, promote, retain, and advance qualified individuals whose physical or mental impairments impact their abilities to participate in the hiring and promotion process for non-competitive and unclassified titles within the State workforce. The SAME program allows candidates, who identify as having a significant disability, to apply for non-competitive and unclassified positions through a fast track hiring process. This program uses a fast-track process that permits people who are eligible for the program to request that the State appointing authority schedule with them a good faith interview. For more information about the SAME program and the Fast Track Hiring program, please Click Here (https://www.nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml) . I f you have any questions, please email, or call the contact as indicated on the job vacancy announcement. This posting open to eligible applicants regardless of SAME eligibility. Equal Opportunity Employer Position Requirements + Foreign degrees/transcripts must be evaluated by a reputable evaluation service at your own expense and must be submitted prior to a start date . If this cannot be provided within 21 days of an offer the offer will be rescinded. + Must comply with the “New Jersey First Act” which requires employees hired after September 1, 2011, to reside in New Jersey. Non-New Jersey resident employees must relocate to New Jersey within one year of their date of hire and provide proof of residency to Human Resources. + Must complete an Outside Activity Questionnaire (disclosure of outside office or employment) on an annual basis. + Must review the required NJ State Ethics Guidelines found on the state website. + Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations. Note: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorship for citizenship to the United States. Apply or Email a Friend Interested in this opportunity? LocationUS-NJ Job ID 2025-2194 Category/Department Commission on Science, Innovation, and Technology