Senior Policy Analyst, Housing Policy

Deputy Mayor for Housing, Economic Development & Workforce

Position Title: Senior Policy Analyst, Housing Policy

The Agency You’ll Join:
The NYC Mayor's Office administers all city services, public property, most public agencies, and enforces
all city, state, and federal laws within New York City. New York City’s Mayor, Eric Adams is head of the
executive branch of New York City's government. 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 make New York City’s economy stronger, reduce inequality, improve public safety,
and build a stronger, healthier city that delivers for all New Yorkers. As an agency, we value fairness,
helpfulness, transparency, leadership and build our teams around these values. For current job
opportunities visit our careers page

The Team You’ll Work With:
The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Housing, Economic Development and Workforce oversees the City’s

housing, economic development, cultural, planning, and workforce agencies, and works to create a

more vibrant and equitable New York City. The Office seeks a talented Senior Policy Analyst to provide

analytical and operations support to the Deputy Mayor for Housing, Economic Development, and

Workforce. The Senior Policy Analyst will work closely with the Executive Director for Housing and Chief

of Staff to support relevant agencies and offices focused on development, land use, and policy within

the portfolio, including the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), the Housing

Development Corporation (HDC), the Housing Authority (NYCHA), the Mayor’s Office of Housing

Recovery Operations (HRO), and the Mayor’s Office to Protect Tenants (MPT).

New York City requires urgent action and bold ideas to tackle the urgent housing crisis at hand. The

Senior Policy Analyst will conduct qualitative and quantitative research; provide policy analysis on

relevant local, state, and federal developments within the portfolio; and assist with project management

and coordination of initiatives related to Mayor Adams' housing goals. Specific tasks may include

interacting with Senior Advisors to track relevant implementation plans and program needs; reviewing

relevant legislation, studies, and reports; sourcing information for external stakeholders and elected

officials; producing background and position memos and fact sheets to support executive decision-

making; and drafting talking points and public-facing materials.

The Problems You’ll Solve
Our city declared a housing emergency five decades ago, yet, we have failed to address it with the same

urgency we would any other crisis. To accelerate our housing production and preservation under the

direction of the Chief of Staff, the Senior Advisor for Housing Policy and Development will perform the

following functions:

Deputy Mayor for Housing, Economic Development & Workforce

• Initiative Management – In coordination with appropriate City agencies and team members,

assist in overseeing project initiatives across the portfolio to ensure that goals and timelines are

met.

• Policy and Legislative Analysis – Review relevant policy goals and drive implementation, working

closely with the government affairs team to also push the City’s legislative agendas at the City,

State, and Federal level.

• Land Use and Development – Support coordination for agency-driven rezonings, projects, and

planning necessary to create and preserve NYC’s affordable and private housing stock with the

aim of increasing housing availability and equitable access across all five boroughs.

• Agency Liaison – Support coordination between projects, planning, and policies and the Office of

the Deputy Mayor.

• Internal/External Stakeholder Communication – Support liaisons and contact with key

stakeholders to communicate on behalf of the Office of the Mayor and the Office of the Deputy

Mayor as needed.

• General Support – As needed, prepare briefing memorandums, provide background research

and information, coordinate meeting planning, and respond to correspondence from critical

stakeholders across the industry.

graduate degree)

• Ability to work independently and within a fast-paced environment, as well as thrive in a

collaborative and supportive team environment

• 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

• Ability to quickly absorb complex, technical concepts and brief senior staff across City Hall

• Thorough knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Exceptional written, oral communication, and presentation skills

• Experience working with the agencies in the portfolio a strong plus

Salary
The City of New York Office of the Mayor’s compensation package includes a market competitive salary,
equity for all full-time roles and exceptional benefits. Our cash compensation range for this role is
$ 80,000 – $ 95,000.
Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on candidate experience and expertise, and other
factors.

Deputy Mayor for Housing, Economic Development & Workforce

Equal Opportunity | Diversity Equity & Inclusion Statement
The Office of the Mayor is an 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.

The Adams Administration values diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences that is reflective of the
city it serves. Applicants of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged and welcome to apply.
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EEO@cityhall.nyc.gov.

New York City Residency Is Required Within 90 Days of Appointment