Senior Policy Advisor

City of New York•New York, NY

1d•$90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Senior Policy Advisor is responsible for the coordination and completion of multiple and diverse projects that improve the efficiency, effectiveness and accessibility of key City services. The Senior Policy Advisor will have latitude to exercise a wide degree of authority in performing this role and is expected to exercise judgment to make timely and appropriate decisions.

Requirements

An understanding of urban issues, especially New York City government and current city affairs/policies.
A proven record of initiating and managing complex, interdisciplinary projects involving multiple constituents.
Extensive experience mediating among groups with competing perspectives.
Experience overseeing (and improving the operational efficiency) of complicated organizations.
Experience pioneering innovative solutions to intricate problems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize between conflicting demands and the flexibility to meet unpredictable demands.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with initiative, persistence and a positive attitude.
Analytical skills with experience in data collection, data analysis and performance reporting.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
A graduate degree and at least five years of professional experience, or a bachelor’s degree.
7+ years of professional experience is required.

Responsibilities

Initiate and coordinate interagency projects that increase overall City efficiency, collaboration, and the consistency of policy.
Manage the development, formulation and coordination of inter-agency working groups or task forces.
Conduct quantitative and qualitative data analysis, identifying trends and producing research questions and analysis in support of project goals.
Make recommendations to Operations leadership, agency staff, Deputy Mayor staff, and other City Hall officials based on data analysis.
Manage project responsibilities, review work products, and ensure efficient progress on implementation.
Work directly with project team members to develop project engagement agreements, governance structures, project plans, status reports and project close-out documentation.
Manage and coordinate work done by other parties both inside and outside the Office of Operations.
Provide team direction and vision, including motivating people to perform, listening to people, providing feedback, recognizing strengths and providing challenges.
Manage the day-to-day operational aspects of a project.
Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities.
Revise project documents as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
Liaise with client agencies and manage expectations on engagement framework and progress reporting.
Create a structure for project documentation and remain conscientious in using it and ensuring that the project team understands and uses it.
Generate various project-related documents including status reports, presentations, meeting agendas and summary notes.
Facilitate regular team and stakeholder meetings effectively.
Communicate relevant project information to stakeholders.
Prepare and deliver informative, well-organized presentations.
Resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion.
Understand how and when to communicate difficult/sensitive information appropriately.