Program Analyst 1 (Cannabis) - VID 180631

Description

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.
  
  

Qualifications

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.
  
  

Downstate: Location Pay of $3,400.