Policy Analyst for the Division of Program Policy & Innovation
- Pay
- $ 72,298.00
- Location
- New York City, NY · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Listed
- 21 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- federal and local housing regulations
- rental subsidy program administration
- policy impact analysis
Also useful
- Microsoft Office
About the role
About HPD and the Office of Housing Access and Stability
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) oversees housing standards across all 3.7 million homes in New York City.
As the nation’s largest municipal housing agency, HPD is responsible for building and preserving affordable housing, protecting tenants from harassment and displacement, and holding landlords accountable across the five boroughs. Under Commissioner Dina Levy and the Mamdani Administration, HPD is pursuing an ambitious housing agenda focused on the needs of New York’s tenants. With a broad set of tools including standards enforcement, tenant resources, and the creation of new affordable housing, HPD is committed to making New York City a more affordable place for renters and homeowners alike.
Your Team
The Office of Housing Access and Stability (“HAS”) consists of the divisions of Housing Opportunity, Tenant and Owner Resources, Housing Stability, Budget and Program Operations, and Program Policy and Innovation. The mission of the office is to ensure fair, efficient, and transparent access to affordable housing.
The Office provides subsidies, placement services, and tools that connect New Yorkers to affordable housing and ensures vulnerable households in subsidized housing have the support they need to be safely housed. Housing Access is committed to expanding housing choices, affirmatively furthering fair housing, and stabilizing the financial health of buildings.
Your Impact
The Division of Program Policy and Innovation (DPPI) will provide support across the Office of Housing Access and Stability (HAS) to coordinate policy development and analysis, support implementation of new rules and regulations, monitor program integrity and compliance, manage the selection of contracts for project-based rental assistance and improve outcomes for program participants beyond affordable housing.
Risk Management Specialists in the Regulatory Compliance Unit will ensure federal and local rules are successfully implemented and where possible remediation opportunity is provided to those who fail to meet requirements.
Your Responsibilities
The Policy Analyst, with support and supervision, will be responsible for monitoring changes to Federal, State and City policies and regulations, communicating relevant information to staff administering HPD’s Section 8 and other rental subsidy programs, and acting as a liaison within HPD.
Specific responsibilities include conducting research, analyzing the impact of organizational, procedural or policy changes to HPD’s rental subsidy programs, and contributing to the programmatic implementation of these changes. The Policy Analyst will produce related reports, memos, training materials and spreadsheets, as required.
Additionally, the Policy Analyst will provide analysis and technical expertise in the planning and implementation of special projects, including the development and ongoing administration of new rental assistance programs.
Preferred Skills
- Excellent communication skills (both written and oral)
- Strong analytical and research skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to translate analyses into written products for both narrow and broad audiences
Qualifications & Requirements
- 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.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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.
From City of New York's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 20, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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