Senior Associate, Strategy

Our Vision :
To make New York City the global model for inclusive innovation and economic growth, fueled by the City’s diverse people and businesses.

Our Mission :
Creating a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers.

POSITION OVERVIEW :

NYCEDC’s Strategy team is at the forefront of shaping strategy and policy across diverse topic areas. In recent years, our work has spanned several categories:

• Thought leadership:
  Develop policy papers and/or strategies that set direction for EDC and/or the City on priority areas.
• New initiatives and programs :
  Define, diligence and launch new initiatives and/or programs on behalf of EDC and City Hall.
• EDC Capacity Building :
  Develop initiatives to improve EDC’s capacity to effectively deliver on the Administration’s priorities.

A Senior Associate (SA) on the Strategy team is someone who can independently conduct research, generate insight, produce well-written outputs, and influence and support senior decision makers using strong communication skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Own and manage a range of diverse, multi-stakeholder project
  • Develop clear and manageable project scopes and workplans based on limited information and structure ongoing work accordingly, adapting during the project as necessary.
  • Proactively keep senior leaders informed of project findings and key project developments.
  • Collaborate effectively with team members across NYCEDC and other City agencies.
• Use quantitative and qualitative research to develop insightful hypotheses and deliver clear, effective recommendations to senior stakeholders
  • Lead informational interviews with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Conduct analysis in Excel, including but not limited to work on with budgets or financial statements.
  • Identify insightful, strategic solutions with a clear path forward.
• Communicate positions and recommendations in an effective, clear and structured way with senior leaders at EDC and City Hall.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues across EDC, other city agencies, and City Hall.
• Contribute proactively to team culture and support an environment of learning and belonging.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• At least 3 years of full-time work experience preferred. Candidates with under 3 years of experience may be considered for a more junior role.
• Experience in a strategy, operations, and/or project management role within an analytical environment preferred.
• Experience in local government, public policy, or economic development also valued.
• New York City residence is required within 180 days of hire .

Salary Range

$90,000 - $92,000 USD

About Us
:
New York City Economic Development Corporation is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization that works for a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. We take a comprehensive approach, through four main strategies: strengthen confidence in NYC as a great place to do business; grow innovative sectors, with a focus on equity; build neighborhoods as places to live, learn, work, and play;

and deliver sustainable infrastructure for communities and the city’s future economy .

N YCEDC is committed to offering competitive benefits to support employee health, happiness, and work-life balance . We offer comprehensive benefits and unique perks to ensure NYCEDC employees flourish in their professional and personal lives:

• Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Vision and hearing benefits
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Short term and long-term disability coverage
• 100% employer covered life insurance and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Up to 25 vacation days
• Floating Holidays and Summer Fridays
• Parental leave - up to 20 paid weeks
• Retirement savings programs
  • Company-paid 401(a) defined contribution plan
  • 457(b) tax-advantaged retirement savings plan
• Tuition Reimbursement program
• Continuing education and professional development
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
• College savings plan
• A  membership for mindfulness and mental health support
• Employee discounts through Plum Benefits and much more

Benefits listed above may vary based on the length and nature of your employment with New York…