Senior Policy Advisor

Deputy Mayor for Strategic Initiatives

Position: Senior Policy Advisor for OCCECE

Job Number: 45473

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 Office of the Deputy Mayor for Strategic Initiatives (DMSI) ensures that the City government solves
problems through holistic, accountable, and transparent means. With a focus on many of the
administration’s top priorities – from creating opportunities for young people to strengthening the
city’s civic infrastructure – the office works in partnership with stakeholders inside and outside of city
government to develop, scale, coordinate, and deliver policies, plans, and operations equitably and
sustainably.

The Deputy Mayor also oversees the following agencies and offices: the Department of Youth and
Community Development, the Office of Food Policy, the Office of Non-Profit Services, the Office of
Childcare and Early Childhood Education, the Center for Innovation through Data Intelligence, the
Children’s Cabinet, and the Mayor’s Office of Racial Equity and Justice.

The Problems You’ll Solve

Under the direction of the Principal Advisor, the Senior Policy Advisor for OCCECE will perform the
following functions:

• Children and Family Policy and Programs – Focus on policies and programs that support

children and working families, via partnership with the Office of Childcare and Early Childhood

Education.

• Strategy Development – Partner with the Principal Advisor and other members of the team to

fully develop proposals for new initiatives, programs, and/or inter-agency interventions to

support the goals of DMSI.

• Project Management – Oversee and monitor projects, creating project plans with clear goals

and deliverables, and ensuring timelines are met.

• Systems Creation: Cultivate a toolkit of available resources that can be applied in the team’s

engagements, including the identification and development of new templates, techniques, and
frameworks.

• Meeting Planning – Create schedules, meeting agendas, presentation decks (PowerPoints), and

follow-up materials.

• Research & Analysis – Conduct and/or assist other staff in performing qualitative and

quantitative research in connection with policy proposals, projects, and DMSI initiatives,

including the development of data visualizations.

• Communications –Create talking points and speeches for the Deputy Mayor, as needed.

Communicate to external stakeholders on behalf of the Office of the Mayor and the Office of

the Deputy Mayor as needed.

• Interagency Coordination – Coordinate with agencies, boards, commissions, and organizations

relevant to DMSI proposed initiatives, meet project goals and timelines, and review agency and

interagency work products.

• General Support –Prepare briefing memoranda, provide background research and information,

and respond to correspondence from constituents or elected officials.

About You

• You have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and 7+ years of related experience; or

a master’s degree in business, public administration, economics, public policy, or related fields;
and 5+ years of related work experience.

• You can work independently and within a fast-paced environment, as well as thrive in a

collaborative and supportive team environment.

• You are a self-starter who positively contributes to a learning culture and collaborative team

and is willing to perform the full range of tasks required in a dynamic and rapidly responsive
organization.

• You are able to resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion.

• You are highly analytical and data-driven.

• You have a thorough knowledge and are proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• You have exceptional written, oral communication, and presentation skills.

• You have experience of working with multiple stakeholders.

• You must maintain confidentiality and use outstanding judgment daily.

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 $90,000 to $115,000.

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

this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by EEO at

EEO@cityhall.nyc.gov.

New York City Residency Is Required Within 90 Days of Appointment