Legislative Research Analyst, Bureau of Government Affairs

City of New York • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Legislative Affairs unit in the Office of External Affairs within the Bureau of Government Affairs at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene seeks a Health Legislative Research Analyst. The role supports public health policy work by researching and analyzing legislation, coordinating the Department’s responses, preparing agency leaders for public hearings and meetings with elected officials, and helping develop and implement legislative strategies. The analyst also serves as a liaison to the Mayor’s Office, responds to elected officials’ information requests, prepares research-based briefing materials, and maintains internal organizational systems.

The position may support policy areas such as Family and Child Health and the Center for Health Equity and Community Wellness, as well as other program areas as needed. The posting also identifies the civil service title as City Research Scientist, job code 21744. Appointments are subject to a minimum one-year probationary period.

Requirements

• For Assignment Level I, a master's degree from an accredited college or university specializing in an appropriate field of physical, biological, or environmental science, or public health.
• For Assignment Level II and above, a doctorate in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental, or social science and one year of full-time responsible supervisory, administrative, or research experience; or a relevant master's degree and three years of responsible full-time research experience; or equivalent education and/or experience.
• For the equivalent education/experience pathway to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field and at least two years of the specified experience. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I may substitute for the experience required in the listed pathways.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent analytical, political, and writing skills.
• Experience working in government and/or intergovernmental or legislative affairs.
• Academic background in political science, public policy, public health, or a related field.
• Experience in policy areas including maternal health, chronic disease prevention, nutrition, health equity, immigrant health, child health, and health care access.
• Spreadsheet, Airtable, and data-tracking skills.
• Self-motivation and ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Commitment to public health.

Responsibilities

• Research, track, and analyze legislation and coordinate the Department’s response in relevant program areas.
• Prepare executive-level agency leadership for public hearings and meetings with elected officials.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with other Health Department organizational units and key partners.
• Assist in developing and implementing legislative strategies.
• Represent the Department’s position on public health issues to the Mayor’s Office and coordinate with internal partners.
• Investigate and respond to elected officials’ requests for information about Health Department programs or actions.
• Develop research-based briefing materials and other content for the city council, state legislature, and federal government.
• Maintain internal unit and/or division organizational systems.

Benefits

• Potential eligibility for federal or state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs.
• Premium-free health insurance plan.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available depending on the position’s associated union or benefit fund.
• Public sector defined-benefit pension plan.
• Tax-deferred savings program.
• Worksite Wellness Program.
• Depending on the position, the possibility of working from home up to two days during the week.
• Job security compared with private-sector employment.

What This Job Offers

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