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City of New York SENIOR POLICY ANALYST, DATA MANAGEMENT AND ANALYSIS in New York, New York
Job Description
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. New York City Mayor Eric Adams is head of the executive branch of New York City's government. Previously, Mayor Adams has served the people of New York City as an NYPD officer, state senator, and Brooklyn borough president. The Adams’ administration is leading the fight to serve the people of the greatest city in the world, ensuring delivery of efficient and effective services, working to make New York City’s economy stronger, reducing inequality, improving public safety, and making the city more affordable that meets the needs of all New Yorkers. We value leadership, transparency, fairness, and efficiency as we actively seek diverse talents from various sectors to join our team.
The Mayor’s Office of Operations works to make New York City government more effective and efficient. The Office is responsible for managing and coordinating multiagency initiatives and using data to help the City make informed and equitable policy decisions and strategic, targeted investments. The Office coordinates citywide initiatives and assists agencies in improving service quality and in measuring performance to provide greater accountability.
The Data Management and Analysis team supports Operations’ mission of efficiency, accountability, and complex policy and program implementation through robust analytics, data management, solutions development, and policy analysis. The team identifies projects by engaging with City Hall and agency stakeholders, connecting with other Operations’ units on multi-team projects, and through internally identified policy problems. Team members have expertise in business and statistical analysis, data visualization and mapping, database management and data engineering, application development, and policy advising.
The Mayor’s Office of Operations is looking to hire one (1) Community Coordinator to function as the Senior Policy Analyst, Data Management and Analysis.
The Senior Policy Analyst will provide analytical, technical and project management support for planning and implementing projects that improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and accessibility of key City services. This position will also provide and support analytical research through data analysis and hypothesis testing.
The job responsibilities for the Senior Policy Analyst include, but are not limited to:
Research/Analysis and Advice
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative data analysis independently, identifying trends and producing
research questions and analysis in support of project goals including policy domain research and
analysis.
Analyze and evaluate performance of City programs providing important community services.
Based on such analysis, make policy recommendations to Operations leadership, agency staff,
Deputy Mayor staff, and other City Hall officials.
Interagency Coordination
- Initiate and coordinate interagency projects that increase overall City efficiency, quality of community
services and programs, collaboration, and the consistency of policy.
- Manage the development, formulation and coordination of inter-agency working groups or task
forces to solve complex problems.
- Communicate relevant project information and research findings to stakeholders, including
executive leadership.
Prepare and deliver informative, well-organized presentations, dashboards, reports and maps.
Resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion.
Facilitate regular team and stakeholder meetings effectively.
Understand how and when to communicate difficult/sensitive information appropriately.
Maintain flexibility to execute long-term projects and short-term work related to immediate asks
or emergencies.
Work Location:
253 Broadway, NY, NY
Hours/Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Qualifications
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.