Senior Advisor

Director of Intergovernmental Affairs

Office of Federal Affairs | Washington, D.C

Position
Senior Advisor

Job Number: 41885

The Agency You’ll Join

The NYC Mayor's Office administers all city services, public property, most public agencies, and

enforces all city, state, and federal laws within New York City. New York City’s Mayor, Eric Adams is

head of the executive branch of New York City's government. Mayor Adams has served the people of

New York City as an NYPD officer, State Senator, and Brooklyn Borough President. The Adams’

Administration is leading the fight to make New York City’s economy stronger, reduce inequality,

improve public safety, and build a stronger, healthier city that delivers for all New Yorkers. As an

agency, we value fairness, helpfulness, transparency, leadership and build our teams around these

values. For current job opportunities visit our careers page.

The Team You’ll Work With

The Office of Federal Affairs coordinates the City's interaction with the Federal administration and

Congress. The office keeps the Mayor and City agencies informed about pending or important issues

affecting the City. The office also advocates on behalf of the city and is the DC liaison between the City

and other cities seeking to work together on federal issues

The Problems You’ll Solve

The Senior Advisor for Federal Affairs will help to develop and oversee federal policies for the Mayor's

Office in coordination with relevant city-wide agencies within their respective legislative portfolio.

The Deputy Director for Federal Affairs will have primary responsibility of handling Mayor Eric Adams’s

work on: foreign affairs, immigration, defense, homeland security, health and human services, and

labor policy. The position requires the ability to draft policy letters, manage multiple priorities, and

work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.

As a member of the Intergovernmental Affairs (IGA) team, the Deputy Director for Federal Affairs will:

• Help to manage external relations with the New York City Congressional delegation, Congress,

The White House, and federal agencies as it relates to foreign affairs, immigration, defense,

homeland security, health and human services, and labor policy.

• Help to oversee legislative portfolios and responsibilities within the Federal Affairs Office while

reporting updates to the Director for Federal Affairs.

• In coordination with the Mayor’s IGA team, provide response to inquiries and requests from

• federal partners as it relates outlined policy areas and legislative portfolio.

• Advocate for policies benefiting New York City on the federal level.

• Work to secure federal grants, make comments on legislation, and manage federal

appropriations within outlined policy areas and legislative portfolio.

• Help the Director for Federal Affairs prepare talking points, presentations, and briefings for the

Mayor, Deputy Mayors, and other key staff, as well as for external stakeholders, and coordinate

outreach and special events.

• Create strategic plans and advocate for federal policies within outlined policy areas and

legislative portfolio to establish new initiatives, raise awareness about federal policies, and

engage with stakeholders as well as the general public; and

• Monitor, research, and distribute relevant federal updates to the Director for Federal Affairs

and IGA staff.

About You

• Strong interpersonal, collaborative, time-management, and organizational skills; and

• Broad experience working with the federal government or relevant policy experience, and

national allies is preferred, particularly on issues related to appropriations.

Salary

The City of New York Office of the Mayor’s compensation package includes a market competitive

salary, equity for all full-time roles and exceptional benefits. Our cash compensation range for this role

is $154,000.

Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on candidate experience and expertise, and other

factors.

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Equal Opportunity | Diversity Equity & Inclusion Statement

The Office of the Mayor is an is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and

retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and

harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not

limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual

orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The Adams Administration values diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences that is reflective of

the city it serves. Applicants of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged and welcome to apply.

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New York City Residency Is Required Within 90 Days of Appointment