Chief Of Staff

City of New York • New York City, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) promotes quality and affordability in the city's housing, and diversity and strength in the city’s neighborhoods because every New Yorker deserves a safe, affordable place to live in a neighborhood they love. HPD maintains building and resident safety and health, creates opportunities for New Yorkers through housing affordability, and engages New Yorkers to build and sustain neighborhood strength and diversity.

The Office of Asset and Property Management (APM) leads the agency’s efforts to protect the City’s investment in affordable housing and ensure that properties remain stable, financially sound, and affordable over the long term. APM actively monitors the performance and regulatory compliance of projects sponsored, supervised, and owned by the City, while also connecting individuals and families to affordable housing opportunities. APM is composed of three divisions: Asset Management, Property Management, and Housing Supervision.

As the Chief of Staff to the Deputy Commissioner of Asset and Property Management, you serve as the Deputy Commissioner’s principal strategic and policy advisor, ensuring executive readiness, disciplined messaging, and operational alignment across a complex housing portfolio impacting more than 170,000 affordable units, the Mitchell-Lama portfolio (98 developments, approximately 50,000 units). You ensure the Deputy Commissioner is fully prepared for high-visibility engagements with City Council, the Commissioner of HPD, the Mayor’s Office, and other senior stakeholders by delivering accurate data, clear strategy, and proactive risk identification that protects the Agency’s credibility and strengthens executive decision-making.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience supporting senior executive leadership in government or large public agencies.
• Strong understanding of housing policy, asset management, regulatory compliance, and public sector operations.
• Ability to analyze legislation and prepare policy memoranda.
• Exceptional writing skills with the ability to draft executive-level talking points and briefing documents.
• High political acumen and discretion in handling sensitive matters.
• Ability to operate under pressure in high-visibility environments.
• Strong coordination skills across complex, multi-unit organizations.
• Capacity to synthesize large volumes of operational and policy information into concise executive guidance.
• Willingness to maintain consistent in-office presence and attend external executive engagements.
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of full-time satisfactory professional experience in purchasing, procurement, contract administration or a related field, at least eighteen months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity or supervising professional personnel performing duties in one or more of the above fields; or A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have the eighteen months of administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience described in "1" above. Possession of an acceptable professional procurement certification may be substituted for up to one year of the experience described in "1" above. However, all candidates must have the eighteen months of administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience described in "1" above.
• Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.
• ONLY CANDIDATES IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCUREMENT ANALYST OR COMPARABLE TITLE WILL BE CONSIDERED

Nice To Haves

• A master’s degree in public administration (MPA), Public Policy (MPP), Urban Planning, Business Administration (MBA), Government, or a Juris Doctor (JD).
• Experience preparing executive briefing materials, legislative testimony, policy memoranda, and high-level correspondence for senior elected or appointed officials.
• Demonstrated experience interfacing with City Hall, legislative bodies, or intergovernmental stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of housing policy, affordable housing programs, regulatory compliance frameworks, and public-sector operations.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex operational, legislative, and financial information into concise executive-level documents.
• Exceptional communication and writing skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Share Point.
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare executive briefing materials for City Council hearings, Commissioner briefings, Mayoral meetings, and other high-level engagements.
• Develop line-by-line talking points, issue briefs, and anticipated Q&A responses.
• Conduct policy research and analyze legislative, regulatory, operational, and budgetary matters.
• Identify political, operational, and reputational risks in advance.
• Attend hearings and executive meetings to provide real-time support.
• Serve as liaison to City Hall, HPD Executive Leadership, the Mayor’s Office, City Council, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-divisional messaging and alignment.
• Track legislation and regulatory changes impacting housing portfolios.
• Review and synthesize interagency work product prior to executive review.
• Analyze portfolio performance data, compliance reports, housing placement metrics, and financial indicators.
• Draft executive memoranda, strategic recommendations, and summaries.
• Identify operational gaps and recommend corrective strategies.
• Support development of programming and technology initiatives.
• Coordinate executive priorities across seven direct reports and multiple divisions.
• Prepare correspondence and formal communications.
• Support oversight of major initiatives including asset management, Mitchell-Lama supervision and, TIL, and City-owned property management operations.
• Conduct in-person preparation sessions and attend hearings and City Hall meetings.
• Coordinate directly with division directors and leadership.
• Support urgent or time-sensitive matters requiring immediate response.
• Manage confidential executive-level materials.
• Work extended hours as necessary.

Benefits

• The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

What This Job Offers

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