Policy Analyst

City of New York • New York City, NY

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About The Position

The Policy Analyst is a key member of the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Housing and Planning, supporting the development and advancement of policies and programs to achieve the objectives outlined in Block by Block. The role supports the portfolio of the Senior Advisor for Housing and Homelessness, including 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. The Policy Analyst reports to the Senior Advisor for Housing and Homelessness.

The New York City Mayor’s Office oversees city services throughout the five boroughs, coordinates public agencies and departments, and manages public property. The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Housing and Planning leads efforts to deliver affordable homes, protect tenants, combat the housing crisis, and shape inclusive growth across the city. It oversees housing, planning, and development agencies and coordinates with the Rent Guidelines Board and the Board of Standards and Appeals.

Applicants must submit a cover letter in addition to a resume. The City of New York describes itself as an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and maintaining a work environment free from discrimination and harassment based on legally protected status or characteristic.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 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 New York City housing and homelessness policy issues.
• Interest in City government strategy and operations, and a general understanding of City government functions.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills, including the ability to manage 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.

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 interagency coordination and collaboration to ensure project and program delivery.

What This Job Offers

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