Policy Analyst for Specialized Populations

The New York City Mayor’s Office is hiring a Policy Analyst to support the Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services through project management, research, analysis, and administrative coordination. The role focuses on policy initiatives and programs serving older adults, youth and young adults, people with disabilities, and other specialized populations.

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Responsibilities

• Central administrative support: provide administrative support and coordination; preparation of correspondence and briefing memorandum; and meeting planning and assistance
• Project management: assist staff members with coordinating high-priority interagency workstreams across the portfolio, such as improving healthcare delivery and access, addressing homelessness, and more. Responsibilities may include liaising with other agencies to track updates on progress, taking and distributing meeting notes, and other tasks as needed
• Agency management: support team members who serve as liaisons between the agencies and the Office of the Deputy Mayor to monitor projects; and review policy proposals, budgets, and public reporting
• Policy research and analysis: Provide qualitative and quantitative research on local, state, and federal policies within the portfolio
• Public communication and meeting materials: Prepare materials for the Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services in an organized manner, including drafting memos, remarks, and correspondence
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred

• The ideal candidate is eager to work in local government and learn more about how New York City operates
• You should thrive in a fast-paced environment and have some understanding of or experience in NYC politics
• 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 have research and/or analytical experience, a plus
• You have an interest in public health, mental health, and social services
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Qualifications

• You have strong written and verbal communication skills
• You are highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize between conflicting demands and the flexibility to meet unpredictable demands
• You can work independently and within a fast-paced environment, as well as thrive in a collaborative and supportive team environment
• You can quickly absorb complex technical documents and brief senior staff
• You have excellent time management skills
• You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• You can prioritize workload and function effectively within and outside the office
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Bachelor's Degree required
• 2+ years of experience
• The ideal candidate is eager to work in local government and learn more about how New York City operates
• You should thrive in a fast-paced environment and have some understanding of or experience in NYC politics
• 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 have research and/or analytical experience, a plus
• You have an interest in public health, mental health, and social services
• 2+ years of experience.

Required skills

• Microsoft PowerPoint, Policy Research and Analysis, Public Health, Social Services

Preferred skills

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Experience

• 2+ years