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. The administration is leading the fight in making the city more affordable, reducing inequality, improving public safety, ensuring delivery of efficient and effective services, and working to make New York City’s economy stronger. 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 First Deputy ensures that City government runs efficiently and focuses 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 in an equitable and sustainable way.
The Problems You’ll Solve:
The Office of the First Deputy Mayor is seeking a qualified individual to serve as the Policy Analyst for Budget, Finance, and Labor.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Managing budget, labor, and finance policy initiatives day-to-day, determining key touchpoints, and keeping leadership apprised of developments and decisions needed.
- Work in partnership with the First Deputy Mayor’s team and corresponding agencies to conduct research on revenue-raising and savings initiatives.
- Preparing briefings for key stakeholders, such as the First Deputy Mayor, agency leadership, etc.
- Preparing and tracking project-related documents, including project plans, presentations, meeting agendas, etc.
- Representing the First Deputy Mayor’s Office at meetings with stakeholders, advocates, agency leadership, staff, etc.
- Supporting engagement with budget, labor, and finance advocates, community-based organizations, and other external stakeholders to inform policy development and implementation.
- Working closely with the Intergovernmental Affairs (IGA) team to support coordination and engagement with elected officials at the city, state, and federal levels on matters related to budget, labor, and finance.
- Analyzing and making recommendations on special projects related to budget, labor, and finance.
- Working closely with relevant agencies, including, but not limited to the Department of Finance, the Office of Labor Relations, the Mayor’s Office of Management and Budget, etc.
- Reporting to the Senior Advisor to the First Deputy Mayor for Budget, Labor, Finance, and CUNY.
- Performing additional responsibilities as required across the First Deputy Mayor’s team.
About You:
- You can work independently and within a fast-paced environment, as well as thrive in a collaborative and supportive team environment.
- You are highly organized and able to track multiple workstreams, timelines, and deliverables.
- 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 highly analytical and data-driven.
- You have exceptional written, oral communication, and presentation skills.
- You have experience working with multiple stakeholders.
- You are solution-oriented and able to analyze multiple policy perspectives into clear policy recommendations and options.
- You maintain confidentiality and use outstanding judgment daily.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- 2+ years of experience.
Additional Information
- In addition to the resume, a cover letter is required to apply.
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