Policy Analyst, Fair Housing Policy & Investments

City of New York • New York City, NY

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About The Position

The Policy Analyst will support the Fair Housing Policy & Investments (FHPI) team within the Division of Housing Equity at the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development. The role supports HPD’s and New York City’s fair housing policy obligations through administrative, research, and coordination work under the direction of the Director of FHPI. The analyst serves as a central coordinator and researcher, helping translate high-level policy into municipal action through policy research, data compilation, interagency communication, vendor management, compliance tracking, and reporting. The position works closely with the FHPI Director and colleagues across the agency, with opportunities to engage with staff at all levels, including senior leadership.

The FHPI team works on policy issues related to discrimination, segregation, disparities in access to opportunity, and policies that affirmatively further fair housing. Its work includes implementing the City’s fair housing commitments, reporting on progress, supporting initiatives such as source-of-income testing, and advising on program and policy design. The role is situated in a rigorous, growth-oriented, and supportive environment.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties described; or high school graduation or equivalent and six years of such experience; or equivalent education and/or experience.
• At least one year of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties described.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, project management, and organizational skills.
• Responsiveness and adaptability to changing or tight deadlines.
• Passion for public service.
• Commitment to advancing equity and inclusion through policy and in the office.

Nice To Haves

• Professional writing, editing, and reporting experience outside of school or an academic program.
• Fair housing experience, such as FHIP or FHAP work, focused on enforcement, fair housing counseling (including reviewing or assisting with complaints), and/or housing law.
• At least 2–3 years of professional policy research and analysis experience researching, reviewing, analyzing, and citing peer-reviewed articles, government publications, and scholarly references to develop fair housing strategies and policy recommendations for HPD and New York City government agency publications.
• Understanding of and interest in housing policy and fair housing law.
• Creativity, self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and grit.
• Ability to take initiative as a self-starter and follow through.
• Familiarity with New York City housing issues and interest in learning more.

Responsibilities

• Work with teams across HPD and agencies across New York City to implement the City’s fair housing commitments in Where We Live NYC and other initiatives and policies that affirmatively further fair housing.
• Undertake policy analysis to advance new and existing projects, using data to shape compelling narratives.
• Report on the City’s progress in implementing the Where We Live NYC commitments.
• Coordinate with HPD source-of-income testing vendors to collect testing materials and respond to inquiries and concerns about reporting requirements and contractual obligations.
• Conduct research and provide guidance on program and policy design to ensure current and proposed policies and programs affirmatively further fair housing.
• Collaborate with other Office of Policy and Strategy and agency teams, and support learning and development across teams.
• Manage compliance timelines and track vendor and citywide progress for FHPI initiatives.
• Create and compile comprehensive reports.

What This Job Offers

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