Policy Advisor

Mayor’s Office of Policy and Planning

Position Title: Policy Advisor

Job ID: 44348

The Agency You’ll Join:
The New York City Mayor’s Office is responsible for overseeing city services throughout the five
boroughs, coordinating public agencies and departments, and managing public property. New York City
Mayor Eric Adams is head of the executive branch of New York City's government. Previously, 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 serve the people of the greatest city in the
world, ensuring delivery of efficient and effective services, working to make New York City’s economy
stronger, reducing inequality, improving public safety, and making the city more affordable that meets
the needs of all New Yorkers. We value leadership, transparency, fairness, and efficiency as we actively
seek diverse talents from various sectors to join our team. For current job opportunities visit our careers
page.

The Team You’ll Work With:
The Mayor’s Office of Policy and Planning, within the office of the First Deputy Mayor, manages policy
development and innovation priorities in key areas of Mayor Eric Adams' wide-ranging policy and
planning portfolio. The office oversees the Mayor’s Office of Economic Opportunity and implementation
of major action plans including recommendations from the “New” New York Plan and Get Stuff Built. In
addition, the office leads negotiations for the City’s Project Labor Agreements on behalf of the City and
develops new policy proposals under the direction of the Mayor and First Deputy Mayor such as the first
expansion of the Earned Income Tax Credit in 20 years and the development of new procurement
methods for the City.

The Problems You’ll Solve:
The Policy Advisor will serve on the policy team as part of the Mayor’s Office of Policy and Planning and

will support development of and advising on cross-cutting Mayoral priorities.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Working with the Senior Policy Advisor, Policy Director, and Chief Policy and Innovation Officer to

advise the Mayor, First Deputy Mayor, and senior City Hall leadership on the strategic direction
of long-term policy for the City of New York;

• Supporting an evidence-based approach to policy-making by assessing the quality of research

supporting various potential policy approaches;

• Managing policy initiatives day-to-day, determining key touchpoints, and keeping leadership

apprised of developments and decisions needed;

• Preparing briefings for key stakeholders and making sure to appropriately communicate

pertinent and sensitive information

• Tracking project-related documents including schedules, project plans, presentations, meeting

agendas, minutes, and status reports;

• Assessing initiatives nationwide to identify best practices and potential models;

• Representing the Mayor’s Office of Policy and Planning at meetings with stakeholders, staff, and

internal and external committees, etc., to develop and sustain positive relationships and
networks, gather information, opinions and attitudes, identify stakeholder needs, provide
interpretation and clarification, develop response options, and generate cooperation and buy-in
to policy initiatives;

• Analyzing and make recommendations on special projects that raise issues and/or concerns.

About You

• You have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and 2+ years experience working in

policy, planning, and/or government; or a master’s degree in business, public administration,
economics, public policy or related fields with 1+ years of related work experience

• You have research, strategic planning, and presentation skills;

• You have the ability to operate independently with excellent time management skills and

confirmed ability to deliver on multiple, competing priorities in a dynamic environment

• You have the ability to effectively interact with people and partners across all levels and sectors;

• You are solutions-oriented and have proven ability to follow through on complex projects from

idea to implementation

• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex

technical information into clear and compelling presentations for an array of audiences.

• You are organized and detail-oriented; able to track and analyze data, spot trends and juggle

multiple projects at the same time;

• Curious about urban challenges and a belief in government’s ability to improve the lives of New

Yorkers;

• Proven commitment to equity and some management experience preferred

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
$70,000 - $75,000. 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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accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on
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EEO@cityhall.nyc.gov.

New York City Residency Is Required Within 90 Days of Appointment