Job Description
Join New York City's premier policy-making team as a Senior Policy Analyst. Shape impactful initiatives that directly impact 8.5 million residents across five boroughs. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to work on critical urban challenges including affordable housing, public health equity, and climate resilience. Collaborate with cross-agency teams while leveraging NYC's vast data resources to drive evidence-based solutions.
We offer comprehensive benefits including pension plans, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work arrangements. Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced environments and possess a passion for public service excellence.
Responsibilities
- Analyze complex policy proposals and legislation for fiscal, operational, and equity impacts
- Develop quantitative models and qualitative assessments to evaluate policy outcomes
- Prepare executive briefings and testimony for City Council hearings and stakeholder meetings
- Coordinate interagency task forces on priority initiatives like climate adaptation and economic recovery
- Monitor federal and state policy developments affecting NYC residents
- Lead public engagement sessions to gather community input on proposed regulations
- Manage policy implementation timelines and performance metrics tracking
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Policy, Urban Planning, Economics, or related field
- Minimum 5 years policy analysis experience in government or non-profit sector
- Advanced proficiency in statistical analysis tools (R, Python, or Stata)
- Demonstrated success in developing policy recommendations with measurable outcomes
- Deep knowledge of NYC's governmental structure and regulatory frameworks
- Superior written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences
- Valid New York State driver's license (required for field visits)
- U.S. citizenship or permanent residency status