Senior Advisor – Federal Strategy and Budget

City of New York • New York City, NY

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About The Position

The Senior Advisor – Federal Strategy and Budget will be responsible for developing, assessing, and evaluating policy proposals related to federal advocacy and budget management. This role involves ensuring alignment with administration policy goals and benefit to the city, making recommendations to senior officials, and planning and executing approved proposals. The Senior Advisor will also manage reforms and policies related to federal policy and budget management issues, including contract payment issues, in coordination with various entities. Additionally, the role requires acting as a liaison with communities, advocates, elected officials, and civic organizations, and coordinating with relevant agencies and institutions to pursue initiatives and ensure efficient relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 6+ years of experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize between conflicting demands.
• Flexibility to meet unpredictable demands.
• Ability to work independently and within a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Self-starter who positively contributes to a learning culture and collaborative team.
• Willingness to perform the full range of tasks required in a dynamic and rapidly responsive organization.
• Ability to quickly absorb complex technical documents and brief senior staff.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to prioritize workload and function effectively within and outside the office.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Interest and awareness of NYC budgeting, federal policy, public health, mental health, and social services.

Nice To Haves

• Some understanding of or experience in NYC politics.
• Research and/or analytical experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, assess, and evaluate policy proposals related to federal advocacy and budget management.
• Make recommendations to the Deputy Mayor, Chief of Staff, and other senior officials.
• Plan and execute approved policy proposals.
• Manage reforms and policies related to federal policy and budget management issues, including contract payment issues.
• Act as a liaison with communities, community advocates, elected officials, and civic organizations.
• Coordinate with relevant agencies, boards, commissions, organizations, and institutions to pursue initiatives.
• Review agency and interagency work products.
• Coordinate communications and outreach strategies.
• Ensure positive and efficient relationships between all stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

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