Chief of Staff to the Executive Deputy Commissioner of Administration

City of New York • New York, NY

6h • $68,213 - $165,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Design and Construction (DDC) is seeking an experienced and highly organized professional to serve as Chief of Staff to the Executive Deputy Commissioner (EDC) of Administration. Reporting directly to the EDC of Administration, the Chief of Staff will serve as a trusted advisor and force multiplier, helping to oversee the agency's core administrative functions: Human Resources & Staff Development (HRSD), which supports the agency's workforce across the employee lifecycle; the Finance Department, which manages the agency's capital and expense budgets; and Procurement (Agency Chief Contracting Officer/ACCO), which oversees all agency contracting activity. The Chief of Staff will manage cross-divisional priorities, special initiatives, and the EDC's engagement with senior stakeholders. The Chief of Staff will operate with a flexible level of authority depending on the division and initiative at times directly coordinating and managing work streams on the EDC's behalf, and at other times serving as an advisor and coordinator who keeps priorities aligned across division leadership. The successful candidate will bring strong judgment, discretion, and the ability to move fluidly between big-picture strategy and hands-on execution.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory, full-time experience related to the projects and policies to be studied in the particular position; or A satisfactory equivalent of education and/or experience.
• Currently authorized to work full-time in the United States (U.S.).
• Must present original documents proving citizenship or the legal right to work in the U.S.
• Proper work authorization when an employment offer is made.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a direct extension of the EDC of Administration, helping translate agency and Commissioner priorities into actionable plans across HRSD, the Finance Department, and Procurement (ACCO).
• Track deliverables, deadlines, and open items across all divisions, and flag risks or delays before they escalate.
• Serve as a connective point between HRSD, Finance, and Procurement/ACCO leadership, ensuring alignment on funding, staffing, and operational priorities.
• Depending on the initiative, directly manage work streams or coordinate through division leadership, adjusting approach based on the EDC's guidance and the nature of the work.
• Support the EDC's role as the agency's lead representative on financial, budgetary, staffing, and operational matters with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), City Hall, and other city and state partners.
• Help prepare briefing materials, track commitments made in stakeholder meetings, and follow up on action items.
• Lead or co-lead special initiatives on behalf of the EDC, such as data-driven workload and headcount justification efforts, funding model development, and process improvement projects (e.g., procurement or CP-review timelines).
• Drive these projects from framing through execution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior