Senior Project Officer - International Innovation & Partnerships
US-NJ-Newark
Job ID: 2024-2084 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: International Innovation NJEDA
Overview
Job Summary
The Senior Project Officer – International Innovation will support the New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s Office of International Innovation and Partnerships by creating and managing partnerships with foreign entities around innovation, managing the Global Innovation Index, developing innovative international economic initiatives, assisting with preparation for international conferences and meetings, preparing memos and slide decks, and providing strategic support for department leadership. This role will also contribute to research projects, the creation of new initiatives and outreach offerings, serve as a critical thinker on the Authority’s international efforts, and provide analytic support NJEDA’s international engagement efforts.
$76,184 - $95,230
Note: The NJEDA currently offers a hybrid work schedule for up to 2 days of telecommute work from home. To participate, you will be required to have high speed home internet access and a managers approval. This program does not supersede the "New Jersey First Act", which requires newly hired NJEDA employees to establish and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey.
Responsibilities
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct research and manage information pertaining to international economic relationships with New Jersey including the preparation of materials and briefings for diplomatic engagements.
Works with the Director of International Innovation and Partnerships to facilitate relationships across international governmental agencies and EDA departments in order to support international relations and initiatives managed by the department.
Collects, tracks, and reports on foreign direct investment as related to New Jersey’s business ecosystem, specifically within the strategic sectors of advanced manufacturing, non-retail food and beverage, offshore wind, clean energy, film and digital media, logistics, technology, financial services, and life sciences.
Develops, pilots, and scales initiatives and programs that support and strengthen New Jersey’s relationships across the globe; these efforts may include contributing to the design and execution of external engagement and business development-focused strategies and programs, conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses, impact metrics, etc.
Works cross-functionally to develop relationships within all EDA departments to support efforts conducted by the International Innovation department. This includes but is not limited to working closely with the Authority’s Communication, Events, and Marketing teams, and several departments within the Economic Transformation division.
Prepares reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders; analyzes data and compiles results to share a wide variety of audiences – officials, community engagement stakeholders, executive committee, and other staff.
Support varying projects and initiatives designed to advance the goals of the Office of International Innovation and Partnerships.
Communicates insights to key internal and external stakeholders through presentations and written reports.
Utilizes data to develop insights and recommendations for business decisions.
Represents the EDA externally, as required, particularly on International Innovation initiatives related to the EDA’s and the state’s strategic economic goals and plan.
Promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative and customer focused work environment among division, NJEDA staff and external customers.
Perform duties to the highest standards of ethics and professionalism.
Must complete annual and semiannual self-assessment as required.
Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned.
Qualifications
Skills and Abilities
Enthusiasm for international relations and a readiness to dive into a diverse array of policy issues within economic development and government relations.
Possess a strong understanding of foreign relations, diplomacy, and international business.
Ability to communicate professionally with diverse stakeholders with a global mindset.
Commitment to collaborative problem-solving.
Ability to quickly research, analyze, and effectively synthesize information across a range of policy and economic areas.
Ability to prioritize workload, must be highly organized, detail-oriented, handle various tasks simultaneously and work independently within limited time constraints with little or no supervision.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; proficient in grammar, spelling and editing; and foster communications with business professionals and EDA staff.
Ability to support organizational programs and initiatives.
Ability to foster working relationships with business professionals and NJEDA staff.
Ability to communicate professionally in a public forum.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality and deal effectively and diplomatically with business professionals and EDA staff.
Demonstrates respectful behavior and promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative and customer focused work environment among division, EDA staff and external customers.
NJEDA utilizes Microsoft as the core application platform and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.
Foreign language skills are preferred but not required.
Preferred Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s in relevant field and/or equivalent experience
7+ years of experience
Advanced degree or industry specific certification may be substituted for 1 year of experience
Physical Demands
Minimal
Ability to work outside normal business hours, as needed
Travel
As necessary to events, meetings, businesses, etc.
Certificates and Licenses Required
License: Staff are required to possess a valid 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
NJ SAME Program
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.
