Senior Policy Analyst

City of New York • New York, NY

1d • $98,159 - $103,477 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Policy Analyst will help develop and implement policy priorities for the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Division of Disease Control. The role is in the Bureau of Division Management and Systems Coordination, which leads administrative, surveillance, informatics, preparedness, policy, communications, community engagement, and racial equity and social justice activities for the Division. The position reports directly to the Director of Policy, External Affairs, and Priority Populations.

Requirements

• For Assignment Level II and above, meet one of the stated education and experience pathways: a relevant doctorate plus one year of responsible supervisory, administrative, or research experience; a relevant master’s degree plus three years of responsible full-time research experience; or equivalent education and experience. Equivalent candidates must have at least a relevant master’s degree and at least two years of the specified experience.
• For Assignment Level I in physical, biological, and environmental sciences or public health, hold a master’s degree from an accredited college or university with an appropriate specialization.
• Appointments are subject to a minimum one-year probationary period.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in legislative and regulatory analysis and knowledge of the federal, New York State, and New York City legislative and regulatory landscape.
• Knowledge of infectious disease, including prevention, control, and current trends.
• Knowledge of health care access and payment systems, including New York State Medicaid.
• Knowledge of and experience with emergency preparedness and response planning and protocols.
• Knowledge of health care delivery systems, health disparities, and social determinants of health.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate in different styles and to varied audiences.
• Ability to identify and undertake new projects and manage projects independently.
• Ability to coordinate, engage, and facilitate cooperation among stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize work and produce high-quality results on time with close attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Research proposed federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies to inform the Health Department’s position.
• Assist in developing policy strategies and positions related to Division programs and impacted populations.
• Assist with developing the Division’s annual legislative and regulatory agendas.
• Prepare City Council testimony, proposals to the Board of Health, and related materials.
• Maintain a database tracking developing laws.
• Draft comments, position statements, and memoranda on proposed laws and regulations.
• Draft internal policies and protocols.
• Draft responses to inquiries from elected officials, press, and constituents about Division policies and programs.
• Participate in cross-divisional policy workgroups and initiatives.
• Coordinate policy and programming initiatives across Division bureaus and other agency divisions.
• Develop and deliver policy-related presentations.
• Attend webinars, trainings, and conferences.
• Supervise staff (CRS II).

Benefits

• Potential eligibility for federal and state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs.
• Premium-free health insurance plan.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available depending on the position’s associated union or benefit fund.
• Public sector defined benefit pension plan.
• Tax-deferred savings program.
• Worksite Wellness Program.
• Depending on the position, the possibility of working from home up to two days per week.
• Job security compared with private-sector employment.

What This Job Offers

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