Innovation Product Associate

Overview

Job Summary

The Economic Transformation Division’s mission is to accelerate the growth of New Jersey’s economy by implementing initiatives that enhance the State’s long-term economic competitiveness and establish New Jersey as an innovation leader within high job growth strategic sectors, including life sciences and technology, transportation and logistics, clean energy, film, digital media, offshore wind, financial services, and advanced manufacturing. The Technology Innovation Products department delivers unique programs to create and sustain job growth in businesses within each of these key sectors.

The team that delivers these products are focused on effective execution combined with a positive market impact.

The Innovation Product Associate support the implementation and day-to-day administration of Innovative Programs, including the Angel Investor Tax Credit, NOL, , , Angel Match Program and other initiatives including the automation of reports(Power BI, CRM). This role assists senior staff with application processing, data entry, research, and stakeholder communications, and helps maintain accurate program records and reports across the Technology Innovation Products team and the broader NJEDA organization.

$61,600 - 65,450

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports Senior Staff and other departmental Staff with the launch and administration of the department’s suite of Innovation Programs, including scheduling, documentation preparation, and follow-up tasks.
• Conducts initial review of program applications using established checklists and route materials through the approval process under the guidance of senior staff. Responds to routine inquiries from internal and external stakeholders regarding program requirements, timelines, and application status, escalating complex questions as needed.
• Enters and updates application and participant data in CRM database and other systems, helping to maintain data accuracy and completeness.
• Generates standard reports and summaries from internal systems to support program tracking and basic analysis.
• Provides logistical and administrative support for outreach activities, webinars, and events with potential corporate partners, investors, and early-stage businesses (coordinating invites, materials, and sign-in).
• Conducts basic research on companies, industries, and programs to support project-based work and internal briefings.
• Assists with updates to program documents, forms, and procedures as directed by senior staff to reflect changes in legislation, policy, or internal processes.
• Attends team meetings and provides status updates on assigned tasks, performs other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Performs other duties and special projects, as may be assigned.

Skills and Abilities

Problem solving and communication

• Demonstrated ability to organize work, follow detailed procedures, and complete tasks accurately and on time in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to identify straightforward issues in applications or processes and raise them appropriately to senior staff.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including clear emails and basic presentation materials for internal and external audiences.
• Ability to work effectively as part of the team and with colleagues across departments

Ability to build industry expertise

• Demonstrated interest in economic development, innovation, or public policy, and willingness to learn about NJEDA programs and key industry sectors.
• Ability to conduct basic research and summarize findings to support team projects and program improvements.
• Work style and customer orientation
  Demonstrated interest in economic development, innovation, and public policy, and willingness to learn about NJEDA programs and key industry…