Economic Dev. Manager
About the Company
The Department of Community & Economic Development is on the lookout for a qualified candidate to take on the role of Economic Development Manager in Dauphin County. This position involves overseeing the Historically Disadvantaged Business Assistance Program, where the manager will be tasked with coordinating, administering, and managing the program effectively. The goal is to align the program with the broader objectives of the Commonwealth and the economic development strategy set forth by DCED. Additionally, this role will act as a vital link between DCED and small, historically disadvantaged businesses, focusing on enhancing their access to capital and opportunities.
About the Job
This program manager position is responsible for the coordination, administration, and management of the Historically Disadvantaged Business Assistance (HDBA) program, ensuring the program is administered to meet the goals and objectives of the Commonwealth and DCED’s economic development strategy. Serves as a liaison for DCED with respect to capital access and opportunity for small and historically disadvantaged businesses.
Responsibilities
Manage and administer the components of the Historically Disadvantaged Business Assistance (HDBA) program—Business Assistance Service Centers (BASC), microgrant programs, and procurement support initiatives
Develop guidelines, develop and implement process and procedures for administration, and manage funds for the HDBA program. Administer in a manner which meets the goals and objectives of the Commonwealth’s wider economic development strategy
Supervise BASC grantees to ensure compliance with minimum requirements, approved workplans, and data collection
Prepare and monitor the use of program guideline documents and operations manuals, memoranda, and other communications that provide instruction to applicants and grantees as well as staff
Oversee program objectives and requirements in application review and grantee performance
Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with procedures designed to be consistent with the law and policies set forth by DCED
Oversee and guide management of the workflow and tracking of projects to assure that timelines and deadlines are met with regard to reviews, approvals, and timely submissions to other state and federal agencies
Oversee the activities of Economic Development Analysts either through direct or indirect supervision for compliance with policies and procedures through review of work, the setting and enforcement of deadlines for acceptable response and processing times, etc.
Prepare and present recommendations for approval of HDBA funding applications to executive-level review committees
Provide detailed and analytical reviews of HDBA applicant and grantee proposals, reports, and closeout documents
Responsible for timely and efficient records management for the HDBA program
Conduct monitoring visits of Business Assistance Service Centers and, as necessary, businesses
Analyze data to summarize accomplishments to determine needed program improvements and prepare recommendations regarding same
Prepare and review reports for Executive Office, Governor's Office, and/or other organizations
Oversee technical service contracts and consultants
Collect and provide program performance data required for annual budget submissions
Convene and/or participate in external, inter-program, and inter-agency special teams to analyze challenges and opportunities for historically disadvantaged businesses
Represent Office of Business Financing at meetings, conferences, and events in relation to the HDBA program, historically disadvantaged business assistance in general, and/or provide technical assistance to grantees
Maintain relationships with diversity related businesses, organizations supporting diverse and historically disadvantaged businesses, and historically disadvantaged businesses for the purposes of improving existing and new programs, etc.
Serves as a liaison for DCED with respect to capital access and opportunity for small and historically disadvantaged businesses
Serves as the liaison for the program among program constituents such as Business Assistance Service Centers, members of the general public, businesses, program providers, elected and appointed officials to include local, state, and federal representatives, and other state and federal agencies
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Experience & Training:
One year as an Economic Development Consultant 1
OR four years of professional experience in economic planning and development programs, and a bachelor's degree;
OR an equivalent combination of experience and training
