Policy Analyst for the Division of Program Policy & Innovation

City of New York • New York City, NY

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About The Position

The Policy Analyst will support the Division of Program Policy and Innovation within the Office of Housing Access and Stability at the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development. With support and supervision, the analyst will monitor changes to federal, state, and city policies and regulations; communicate relevant information to staff administering HPD’s Section 8 and other rental subsidy programs; and serve as a liaison within HPD. The role includes researching and analyzing the effects of organizational, procedural, or policy changes to rental subsidy programs and contributing to implementation. The analyst will prepare reports, memos, training materials, and spreadsheets, and provide analysis and technical expertise for planning and implementing special projects, including developing and administering new rental assistance programs.

The Division of Program Policy and Innovation supports policy development and analysis, implementation of new rules and regulations, program integrity and compliance, selection of contracts for project-based rental assistance, and improved outcomes for program participants beyond affordable housing.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties; or high school graduation or equivalent and six years of relevant community work or community-centered activities; or equivalent education and/or experience. All candidates must have at least one year of relevant experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to translate analyses into written products for narrow and broad audiences.

Responsibilities

• Monitor changes to federal, state, and city policies and regulations.
• Communicate relevant policy and regulatory information to staff administering HPD’s Section 8 and other rental subsidy programs.
• Act as a liaison within HPD.
• Research and analyze the impact of organizational, procedural, or policy changes to HPD’s rental subsidy programs.
• Contribute to the programmatic implementation of policy and program changes.
• Produce reports, memos, training materials, and spreadsheets as required.
• Provide analysis and technical expertise in planning and implementing special projects, including development and ongoing administration of new rental assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time