Deputy Chief of Staff

City of New York•New York City, NY

13h

About The Position

The Deputy Chief of Staff reports to the Chief of Staff and serves as a key strategic and operational partner to both the Chief of Staff and the Commissioner. Working closely with the Commissioner, the Deputy Chief of Staff helps manage the Commissioner's priorities, coordinate executive initiatives, and support the day-to-day operations of the Commissioner's Office. The Deputy Chief of Staff also supports the Chief of Staff in advancing agency-wide strategic priorities, coordinating leadership activities, and ensuring effective execution across the Office.

Requirements

Master's degree in public administration, public policy, business administration, or a related field, preferred.
Bachelor's Degree required.
5+ years of progressively responsible professional experience in government, public administration, public policy, strategy, project management, operations, or a related field.
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Excellent judgment, discretion, and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills.
Ability to anticipate needs, think strategically, and execute effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.

Responsibilities

Support the Commissioner in managing executive priorities, strategic initiatives, and day-to-day responsibilities.
Prepare briefing materials, meeting agendas, presentations, talking points, and other materials for internal and external engagements.
Help manage the Commissioner's portfolio by tracking priorities, coordinating follow-up, and anticipating emerging issues.
Conduct research, policy analysis, and issue briefs to support executive decision-making.
Serve as a trusted thought partner to the Commissioner on special projects and priority initiatives.
Support the Chief of Staff in coordinating agency-wide strategic initiatives and executive priorities.
Assist in managing the day-to-day operations of the Commissioner's Office.
Coordinate special projects and other assignments on behalf of the Chief of Staff.
Support implementation of agency-wide initiatives that require coordination across divisions.
Coordinate meetings of the Senior Leadership Team and track agency-wide priorities, decisions, and action items.
Monitor progress on executive initiatives and help ensure timely implementation of commitments.
Facilitate communication and coordination across divisions to advance Office priorities.
Support efforts to strengthen the Office's organizational systems, processes, and internal operations.
Assist with agency-wide planning, organizational development, and implementation of new initiatives.
Identify opportunities to improve organizational effectiveness and support continuous improvement efforts.
Coordinate with City Hall, other agencies, and external partners on initiatives involving the Commissioner's Office.
Represent the Commissioner and the Office in internal and external meetings, as appropriate.
Serve as a liaison between the Commissioner's Office, agency leadership, City Hall, and external partners to advance agency priorities.
Support executive meetings and help ensure timely follow-up on cross-agency initiatives and commitments.
Work closely with members of the Senior Leadership Team to advance Office priorities.
Perform other duties as assigned.