Senior Policy Analyst, OEA Bureau Deputy Commissioner

Senior Policy Analyst, OEA Bureau of the Deputy Commissioner

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The Strategic Policy Initiatives unit, within the Bureau of the Deputy Commissioner in the Office of External Affairs, serves as the Department's central policy coordinating body. The unit supports priority policy development across divisions, leads work in emerging and multidisciplinary areas, compiles and maintains the agency wide policy agenda, convenes quarterly Policy Collaborative meetings, serves as a strategic advisor to divisions, and promotes professional development for policy staff.

• Monitor public health policy trends, bills, and regulations.
• Conduct research and analyses to support the generation of new policy, legislative, and regulatory initiatives.
• Set up cross‑divisional meetings and forums for key program and policy initiatives.
• Coordinate project workplans and track executive progress on deliverables.
• Prepare briefing materials and presentations on key issues as assigned.
• Compile and coordinate policy positions and briefing documents, reconciling comments across divisions.
• Create and maintain a repository of policy proposals to respond to opportunities.
• Facilitate learning and training opportunities for policy staff across the agency.
• Track agency policy development efforts and provide updates to agency leadership and staff.
• Other special projects as assigned.

• Strong planning and project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communications, presentation, and research skills.
• Proactive, flexible, analytical, creative, and able to independently manage several tasks and projects and meet tight timelines.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across programs and with outside agencies.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills are a must.
• Commitment to anti‑racism, social justice, and equity.
• Exceptional prioritization and time management skills with demonstrated ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload in a fast‑paced environment.
• Embraces ambiguity and has a willingness to roll up their sleeves.
• High degree of self‑awareness, humility, and diplomacy.
• A self‑starter, comfortable working independently as well as in teams.
• Experience with stakeholder engagement and project management.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage and report complex information.
• Experience with data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
• Desire to grow professionally, develop new skills, and willingness to work outside of comfort zone.
• Experience working with the public health sector and coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize and work in fast‑paced environment with hard deadlines.
• Fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

• Benefits:
  City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: a premium‑free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• A tax‑deferred savings program and a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Work‑from‑home policy:
  Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• Job security: you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can…