Policy Analyst

City of New York • New York, NY

7h • $110,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Policy Analyst is a key member of the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Housing and Planning and supports the development and advancement of policies and programs to achieve the objectives outlined in Block by Block. The role supports the Senior Advisor for Housing and Homelessness, whose portfolio includes oversight of HPD, HRO, and interagency initiatives to provide housing solutions for New Yorkers experiencing homelessness. The team works closely with the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services and other Mayor’s offices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 2 years of work experience in City government, affordable housing development, housing and/or homelessness policy, or homeless services.
• Interest in and knowledge of housing and homelessness policy issues in New York City.
• Interest in City government strategy and operations, with a general understanding of City government functions.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills, including the ability to deliver on competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment and interacting effectively with people and partners at all organizational levels, including senior leadership.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Independent problem-solving ability and capacity to learn new subjects quickly.
• Skill in analyzing and presenting data.
• Strong professional writing skills and experience drafting memos, project summaries, project updates, and other work products.
• A cover letter is required in addition to a resume.

Responsibilities

• Develop professional, high-quality materials to brief executives on policy issues and recommendations.
• Liaise with City agencies to gather and synthesize information and data, summarize problems, and draft recommendations for decision-making.
• Assist the Senior Advisor in tracking and reviewing agency policy proposals, budgets, and public reporting; develop feedback and respond to agency needs in a timely manner.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research on local, state, and federal policies and legislative proposals.
• Provide program and project management support by developing workplans, coordinating with agencies, and creating and maintaining internal systems to track progress, milestones, and next steps.
• Provide logistical and administrative support, including scheduling meetings, booking rooms, preparing and printing materials, and taking and distributing notes.
• Coordinate collaborative and cross-issue workflows across the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Housing and Planning, the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services, and the Mayor’s Office to Protect Tenants.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with external stakeholders.
• Support inter-agency coordination and collaboration to ensure project and program delivery.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time