Senior Policy Advisor

City of New York • New York, NY

7h • $90,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) seeks a strategic, analytical, and solutions-oriented Senior Policy Advisor to lead the agency’s work on predatory and anti-competitive practices that disadvantage New York City small businesses. Reporting directly to the Chief of Staff, the advisor will use legal and policy research, sound judgment, and analysis of complex legal and market issues to develop actionable policy or programmatic recommendations.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college.
• At least 3 years of full-time paid experience in government affairs.
• Strong legal and policy research skills.
• Sound judgment and ability to translate complex legal and market issues into actionable policy or programmatic recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of research by leading think tanks and policies adopted by other jurisdictions to address predatory market forces harming small businesses.
• Research federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and case law concerning anti-competitive and other predatory market forces; assess gaps or weak enforcement that harm small businesses.
• Build relationships with small business owners, merchant associations, BIDs, advocates, researchers, and industry groups to understand impacts on NYC small businesses and evaluate potential solutions.
• Identify and analyze predatory or anti-competitive practices using data, stakeholder input, and research from other jurisdictions.
• Develop and evaluate options for City or State action, including legislation, rulemaking, programs, advocacy, and public-private partnerships.
• Prepare thorough, well-written memos, briefings, and presentations that translate complex legal and economic analysis into recommendations for agency leadership.

What This Job Offers

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