Business Development and Engagement Coordinator, Opportunity Programs Group

Position Title:                        Business Development and Engagement Coordinator, Opportunity Programs Group

Location:                                 Albany, NY or NYC Office

Grade/Classification:           4 (D1) – Professional I

Salary Range:                         $72,710 - $92,708

Location Differential:          $5,054 (Downstate location differential)

Bargaining Unit:                   CSEA

FLSA Status:                           Exempt

Last Revised: April 2, 2025

 

Primary Purpose

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director, Business Development & Engagement- Opportunity Programs Group, the Business Development and Engagement Coordinator, Opportunity Programs Group provides comprehensive support to the Assistant Director, Business Development and Engagement, Opportunity Programs Group in implementing DASNY’s Mentor/Protege program, small business capacity building policies, and Opportunity Programs Group (OPG) engagement initiatives statewide. This position assists with coordinating outreach activities, organizing events, managing communications, and tracking program metrics to help build partnerships with small, minority, women-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses across New York State. The Business Development and Engagement Coordinator, Opportunity Programs Group plays a vital role in ensuring the efficient execution of programs designed to increase business availability and readiness for procurement opportunities in construction services, professional services, and commodities.

 

Essential Functions

Mentor/Protege Program and Small Business Capacity Building Support

• Manage the day-to-day administration of DASNY's statewide Mentor/Protege program and small business capacity building policies including participant applications, documentation, and communications.
• Oversee the database of businesses, ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely updates.
• Orchestrate logistics for program orientation sessions, training workshops, and networking events.
• Develop program materials, presentations, and resources for participants.
• Analyze and compile program data for evaluation and reporting purposes.
• Conduct follow-up with program participants to track progress and address any concerns or questions

Business Development and Engagement

• Source and recruit MBE, WBE, SDVOB and SBE firms for registration into DASNY's MWBE, SDVOB and SBE database.
• Evaluate and connect MBE, WBE, SDVOB and SBE's for referral as sub-contractors and/or subconsultants/vendors to help proposed prime contractors meet Article 15-A and 3B requirements.
• Analyze small business plans and specifications for construction projects to contribute to sizing bid packages and developing direct notices to bidders.
• Source potential Mentor/Protege program and small business capacity building participants throughout New York State.

Engagement and Event Coordination

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the OPG statewide engagement calendar.
• Represent DASNY at construction pre-bid meetings to explain OPG policies and reporting requirements.
• Participate in industry events to promote programs and to recruit participants.
• Represent DASNY at M/WBE and SDVOB business conferences and trade fairs sponsored by other governmental agencies/authorities.
• Orchestrate logistics for speaking engagements, conferences, workshops, and other external events.
• Develop briefing materials and presentations for the Director, Assistant Director and other DASNY representatives attending external events.
• Administer registration and attendance tracking for DASNY-hosted events.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development, documentation and implementation of procedures.
• Participate in the assessment/development and implementation of internal controls and engage in the review and testing of same.
• Execute special assignments as directed.
• Adhere to the NYS Information Security Policy Standards established and issued by the Office of Information Technology.

 

Supervision

 Supervision of employees is required

 

Physical/Mental/Visual Demands

Weekly travel is required using public transportation, DASNY vehicle, rental vehicle or personal vehicle. This travel may include overnight stays at public accommodations and related establishme