Senior Policy Advisor

Agency Description :

The Department of Small Business Services (SBS) helps unlock economic potential and create economic security for all New Yorkers by connecting New Yorkers to good jobs creating stronger businesses and building a fairer economy in neighborhoods across the five boroughs.

Job Description :

The Executive Office is seeking a highly motivated and detailoriented individual to serve as Senior Policy Advisor reporting to the Director of Intergovernmental Affairs & Special Projects. The Senior Policy Advisor will play a key role in monitoring researching and advancing policies programs and legislation that impact small businesses workforce development and neighborhood development.

This position requires strong research and analytical skills excellent verbal and written communication and the ability to navigate complex legislative and regulatory landscapes. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fastpaced dynamic environment collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to advance the agencys policy priorities.

Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to :

• Monitor research and respond to city state and federal legislation and administrative rulemaking related to citywide economic and workforce development or agency programs;
• Conduct policy research and analysis drafting briefs memos reports and recommendations that synthesize complex information into actionable insights for agency leadership;
• Assist the Director and executive staff in the development of the agencys annual legislative agenda;
• Lead preparations for legislative hearings by drafting written testimony and Q&A documents;
• Support the Commissioner and other agency leadership engagements with elected officials by preparing briefing materials and coordinating with internal teams;
• Respond to and resolve inquiries from interna and external stakeholders including elected officials community boards and other government agencies;
• Represent the agency in legislative and interagency meetings;

Oversee and coordinate the submission of agency reports to the New York City Council ensuring accuracy compliance with legislative requirements and timely delivery.

Preferred Skills :

Understanding of the legislative process in New York City New York State and within the Federal Government

Experience with intergovernmental affairs and working with elected officials

Excellent research analytical and problemsolving skills required

Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in team environment

Strong project management and time management skills

Ability to prioritize assignments handle multiple projects simultaneously to completion and work under pressure against tight deadlines

Ability to actively listen synthesize information and communicate effectively with all levels of staff and external stakeholders

Discretion and excellent judgment to handle sensitive and confidential matters

Excellent MS Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook skills

How to Apply :

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CANDIDATES WHO ARE IN THE Staff Analyst TITLE(OR OTHER COMPARABLE TITLES) THOSE WHO ARE REACHABLE ON THE CIVIL SERVICE LIST AND THOSE IN THE 55A PROGRAM. PLEASE INDICATE IN YOUR COVER LETTER IF YOU ARE PERMANENT IN THE TITLE OR ARE REACHABLE ON THE CIVIL SERVICE LIST.

All Applicants : Apply through search for Job ID : # 700316

Current SBS Employees : Please email your resume and cover letter including the following subject line :

Senior Policy Advisor and send to

Note : We appreciate the interest and thank all applicants who apply but only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

If you are unable to apply via Jobs NYC or ESS you can email your cover letter and resume to with the following in the subject line : Senior Policy Advisor.

If you do not have access to email mail your cover letter & resume to :

NYC Department of Small Business Services

Human Resources Unit

1 Liberty Plaza 11th Floor

New York New York 10006

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau Suffolk Putnam Westchester Rockland or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

NOTE : This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55a.

Qualifications :

A masters degree from an accredited college in economics finance accounting business or public administration human resources management management science operations research organizational behavior industrial psychology statistics personnel administration labor relations psychology sociology human resources development political science urban studies or a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school; or

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory full time professional experience working in one or a combination of the following areas : working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration accounting economic or financial administration or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis operations research organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration recruitment position classification personnel relations labor relations employee benefits staff development employment program planning / administration labor market research economic planning social services program planning / evaluation or fiscal management; or in a related area.

An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory fulltime professional experience as described in 2 above.

A fouryear high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a States department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and six years of satisfactory fulltime professional experience as described in 2 above.

A combination of education and / or experience equivalent to 1 2 3 or 4 above. College education may be substituted for professional experience at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience. However all candidates must have a high school diploma.

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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work : Employment Type :

Fulltime