Policy Analyst for Technology & Innovation

About the role

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 Deputy Mayor for Operations is responsible for overseeing the City's operations across all five boroughs. We ensure delivery of efficient and effective services, lead on capital project design and delivery, manage the City's public realm, coordinate emergency response, and work to reduce inequality and improve public safety. We value leadership, transparency, fairness, and efficiency as we actively seek diverse talents from various sectors to join our team.

The Deputy Mayor for Operations oversees a robust portfolio of City Agencies, including the Departments of Citywide Administration Services, Design & Construction, Environmental Protection, Parks and Recreation, Records, Sanitation, Technology & Innovation, Transportation, as well as the New York City Fire Department and NYC Emergency Management. The Deputy Mayor of Operations also oversees the Mayor's Offices of Capital Project Delivery, Climate & Environmental Justice, Environmental Coordination, Data & Analytics, Contract Services, Nonprofit Services, and Operations.

The Problems You'll Solve

• The Policy Analyst will support the Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) on special projects and strategic planning related to tech innovation, digital service delivery, and improved tech operations.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with stakeholders in the tech and innovation space.
• Monitor best practices, latest trends, and make policy recommendations on high-profile tech sector issues (artificial intelligence, app-delivery, drone-usage, etc.).
• Write, edit, and coordinate reviews of briefings, memos, and presentations to communicate complex policy and programmatic topics to a wide range of audiences.
• Participate in internal and external meetings with or on behalf of the Deputy Mayor to ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Support inter-agency coordination and collaboration to ensure project and program delivery.
• Provide program and project management support, especially on sensitive, logistically complex, and high-visibility initiatives.
• Develop and facilitate systems and processes for City Hall coordination.
• Coordinate across Deputy Mayor teams.

About You

• You have business operations, process design, and project management experience.
• You can operate independently with excellent time management skills and confirmed ability to deliver on multiple, competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• You can effectively interact with people and partners across all levels within an organization.
• You have proven ability to follow through on complex projects from ideas to implementation.
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical information into clear and compelling presentations for an array of audiences.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 5+ years of experience working in technology, AI, data management, and innovation policy and programming.

Additional Information

• In addition to the resume, a cover letter is required to apply.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Do you have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university?
• Do you have an associate degree from an accredited college or university along with two (2) years of experience with administrative, analytic, coordinative, supervisory or liaison responsibilities?
• Do you have a four-year high school diploma, or its educational equivalent approved by a state's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization along with four (4) years of experience as described in question "2" above?
• Do you have a satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to that described in questions "1," "2," and/or "3" above?