Senior Policy Analyst

City of New York • Long Island City, NY

18h

About The Position

The Senior Policy Analyst will help develop and implement policy priorities for the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Division of Disease Control. The Division works to prevent, identify, surveil, and control infectious diseases in New York City. Its Bureau of Division Management and Systems Coordination leads policy and other administrative, preparedness, communications, informatics, community engagement, and racial equity activities, and guides the strategic use of Division resources.

The Senior Policy Analyst reports directly to the Director of Policy, External Affairs, and Priority Populations. The position conducts research and analysis on proposed laws, regulations, and policies; supports development of policy strategies and legislative and regulatory agendas; and prepares policy materials for internal and external audiences. The role also coordinates policy initiatives across Division bureaus and agency divisions, gives presentations, attends professional events, and supervises City Research Scientist II staff.

The position is subject to a minimum one-year probationary period. The City is an inclusive equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation during the application and interview process.

Requirements

• For appointment at Assignment Level II or above, meet one of the stated qualification 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/or experience. Candidates must have at least a master’s degree in an appropriate field and at least two years of the specified experience. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I may substitute for the experience specified in the first two pathways.
• 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.

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.
• Experience communicating with varied audiences through letters, memoranda, abstracts, manuscripts, policies and protocols, project proposals, and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to inform the Health Department’s position on proposed federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies.
• Assist in developing policy strategies and positions related to Division programs and impacted populations.
• Assist in developing the Division’s annual legislative and regulatory agendas.
• Assist in preparing City Council testimony, proposals to the Board of Health, and related materials.
• Maintain a database that tracks 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 regarding 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 give policy-related presentations.
• Attend webinars, trainings, and conferences.
• Supervise staff (CRS II).

Benefits

• Potential eligibility for federal or 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 ability to work from home up to two days during the week.
• Job security compared to private-sector employment.

What This Job Offers

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