Senior Advisor to the Executive Deputy Commissioner

City of New York•New York City, NY

11h

About The Position

DCAS's mission is to make city government work for all New Yorkers. From managing New York City’s most iconic courthouses and municipal buildings, to purchasing over $1 billion annually in goods and services for more than 80 City agencies what we do ensures that all agencies can deliver on their mission. Our reach touches every facet of city government and is instrumental to the successful day-to-day operations of the City of New York. Our commitment to equity, effectiveness, and sustainability guides our work providing City agencies with the critical resources and support needed to succeed, including: - Recruiting, hiring, and training City employees. - Managing 55 public buildings. - Acquiring, selling, and leasing City property. - Purchasing over $1 billion in goods and services for City agencies. - Overseeing the greenest municipal vehicle fleet in the country. - Leading the City's efforts to reduce carbon emissions from government operations. When you work at DCAS, you're not just working for one agency, but in service of them all. It's an opportunity to provide impactful support, quality customer service, and help protect the future of New York City for generations to come. Visit our website at nyc.gov/dcas to learn more about the work we do. The Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) seeks a highly skilled and strategic professional to serve as Senior Advisor to the Executive Deputy Commissioner (EDC) of Real Estate Services, Facilities Management and Construction. The Senior Advisor will support the Executive Deputy Commissioner by providing high-level policy, operational, and strategic guidance across a broad portfolio. Working closely with the Chief of Staff and executive leadership, the Senior Advisor will play a key role in advancing agency priorities, shaping policy initiatives, and ensuring alignment across divisions. This position requires a strong analytical mindset, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate complex organizational and governmental landscapes. The ideal candidate is a thoughtful problem-solver with exceptional communication skills, capable of synthesizing complex information into actionable insights and recommendations. The Senior Advisor must be adept at managing competing priorities, building relationships with stakeholders, and driving projects from concept through execution.

Requirements

strong analytical mindset
sound judgment
the ability to navigate complex organizational and governmental landscapes
exceptional communication skills
adept at managing competing priorities
building relationships with stakeholders
driving projects from concept through execution

Responsibilities

Serving as a senior strategic advisor to the Executive Deputy Commissioner on policy, operational, and organizational matters.
Conducting research, analysis, and policy development to support executive decision-making.
Drafting and reviewing briefing materials, policy memos, reports, and presentations for internal and external audiences.
Supporting the development and implementation of strategic initiatives across the EDC’s portfolio.
Monitoring progress on key agency priorities and providing recommendations to improve performance and outcomes.
Collaborating with agency leadership and program areas to ensure alignment with DCAS goals and mayoral priorities.
Assisting in preparing the Executive Deputy Commissioner for meetings, hearings, and public engagements.
Representing the Executive Deputy Commissioner at meetings, as needed.
Identifying emerging issues, risks, and opportunities, and recommending proactive solutions.
Supporting interagency coordination and external stakeholder engagement efforts.
Providing project management support for cross-functional initiatives.
Performing other related duties and special projects as assigned