Policy Analyst for Specialized Populations

City of New York•New York, NY

5d•$100,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Policy Analyst will provide project management, analytical, research, and administrative support to the team of Advisors in the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services. The role will liaise with Advisors and staff from agencies in the Health and Human Services portfolio, support special projects, and help track implementation plans and program needs. The position focuses on programs and initiatives involving older adults, youth and young adults, people with disabilities, and other specialized populations. The position also provides central administrative coordination, including scheduling and meeting support. It involves reviewing data, studies, reports, policy proposals, budgets, and public reporting; producing research and analysis; and preparing executive-level background materials, memos, fact sheets, remarks, talking points, correspondence, and other public-facing materials to support decision-making by the Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 2 years of experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize conflicting demands and adapt to unpredictable demands.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and collaboratively in a supportive team.
Self-starter willing to perform a full range of tasks in a dynamic and rapidly responsive organization.
Ability to quickly absorb complex technical documents and brief senior staff.
Excellent time-management skills.
Ability to prioritize workload and function effectively within and outside the office.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
Interest in public health, mental health, and social services.

Nice To Haves

Some understanding of or experience with New York City politics.
Research and/or analytical experience.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support and coordination, prepare correspondence and briefing memoranda, and assist with meeting planning.
Help coordinate high-priority interagency workstreams across the Health and Human Services portfolio.
Liaise with agencies to track project updates and implementation progress, take and distribute meeting notes, and complete related coordination tasks.
Support team members serving as liaisons between agencies and the Office of the Deputy Mayor in monitoring projects.
Review policy proposals, budgets, and public reporting.
Conduct qualitative and quantitative research on local, state, and federal policies within the portfolio.
Prepare organized materials for the Deputy Mayor, including memos, remarks, and correspondence.
Review data, studies, and reports and summarize information for an executive-level audience.
Draft talking points and public-facing materials.
Provide scheduling and general organizational support for team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.