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The Office of Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer seeks a Policy Analyst to assist in developing and implementing the public policy priorities of the office specifically in the area of Education. The Policy Analyst reports to the Borough President’s Director of Policy and Special Projects and will join a team of four colleagues within the Policy Unit.
The position requires the ability to quickly analyze complex legislative and policy matters and to identify their significance within New York City. Successful applicants can translate the policy goals and interests of the Borough President on complicated issues into language that communicates effectively with the people of Manhattan – as well as into programs and resources for specific Manhattan neighborhoods and throughout the borough. We are seeking someone with knowledge of the public education system in New York City and/or experience in the field of education/education policy, who also recognizes the ways in which the education landscape in New York City intersects with criminal justice and immigration policy.
We are also looking for an individual with a mix of skills, including with New York City public policy, organizational skills, strong research and writing skills, in addition to superior communication skills.
The office’s policy agenda focuses heavily on preserving the affordability and accessibility of the City for people of all backgrounds and income levels. The office is also deeply invested in issues concerning criminal justice, policing, age-friendly, small business, technology, housing and quality of life.
Responsibilities will include; but are not limited to:
- Self-directed research of policy matters using original source material, primary documents, news media, and the city’s key policy and budget documents.
- Writing in-depth policy reports based on original, empirical research.
- Regularly communicating with school principals, staff and the community, learning their ongoing issues and needs while providing them with resources and information.
- Attending Community Education Council (CEC) meetings and regularly communicating with CEC appointees, members and Panel for Educational Priority appointee.
- Organizing and implementing special projects related to the office’s policy interests.
- Maintaining a working network of outside sources, including public interest advocates and government colleagues, for the purpose of forming policy research ideas and recommendations.
- Up-to-the-minute command of City and State policy developments in assigned areas of responsibility.
- Answering questions on breaking developments in City and State government, and preparing written briefing documents.
- Identifying emerging issues and policy trends consistent with the office’s policy agenda.
Making presentations to the Borough President and senior staff of the office for the purpose of initiating new policy investigations and research projects. Organizing and leading working groups.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. 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
2. 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
3. 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience in government, a public policy non-profit organization, or relevant investigative, analytical and writing experience.
- Knowledge of experience in the field of education/education policy.
- Exceptional writing and supervisory skills.
- Demonstrated ability to explain complex policy matters in simple language (i.e., written reports or policy briefs).
- A track record of working successfully with government officials (including staff) or public policy advocates.
- Familiarity with the current policy issues most relevant to New York City.
- Being comfortable with a flexible schedule and occasional long work hours.
- The ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced government office.
- An eagerness to be supportive of colleagues and to work collaboratively.
- Strong interest in current events and in the everyday concerns of the people of New York City.
AFREF played a leading role in winning passage of the Dodd Frank Financial Reform law and the creation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and we are continuing the fight for broader transformation of the financial system, even as we fend off attacks on existing protections. AFREF’s staff effectively moves the agenda of a coalition of more than 200 consumer, civil rights, labor, community- based, and other organizations, along with academics and other experts, working together to advance this fundamentally important part of the economic and racial justice agenda.
The Policy Analyst / Senior Policy Analyst will work with AFREF staff and partners to analyze, respond to, and formulate policy proposals; write materials explaining issues to a variety of audiences, and arguing AFR’s positions; and collaborate to develop and implement strategies to win policy change. There will be ample opportunity for experienced candidates to play a leadership role, and for less experienced candidates to expand and develop their expertise.
Candidates must have excellent policy analysis and research skills; knowledge of financial system issues; write clearly and persuasively for a broad range of audiences, including translating complicated policy issues into laypersons language; be excellent strategic thinkers and enjoy the challenge of exploring new topics; be comfortable working both independently and cooperatively with other staff and coalition members; and have a strong commitment to economic and racial justice. A law degree, an advanced degree in a related field, and / or quantitative research and data analysis skills are desirable.
Job responsibilities include:
- Working as part of a team to develop and explain AFR policy priorities in the areas of capital markets, banking regulation, financial stability, derivatives regulation, and more
- Helping to manage AFRs issue task forces in these areas, including building the capacity of
AFR’s coalition, facilitating collaboration, and developing and implementing strategies to advance our policy goals, and making the connections between financial policies and broader economic and social justice work
- Analyzing and responding to policy proposals, and proposed rules
- Tracking developments in financial markets and analyzing their implications for governance of the financial sector
- Writing policy memos, comment letters, reports and other materials for a range of audiences
- Representing AFR at meetings with regulators, legislators, and other policy makers.
- Explaining financial policy issues to non-experts
- Identifying and developing relationships with additional policy experts, academics, and practitioners who can contribute to our understanding of financial reform issues or collaborate with us in advancing our policy goals
Salary and benefits: salary commensurate with experience. Generous benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid holidays and sick leave and transportation assistance.
AFREF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds.
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- relevant: 1 year (Preferred)
ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE:
The Office of Strategic Policy Initiatives, overseen by Deputy Mayor Phil Thompson, leads priority interagency
efforts to support New Yorkers’ educational, economic and emotional wellbeing. The office supports some of the
City’s key initiatives to expand opportunities and services for New Yorkers including Democracy NYC, the Office of
Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs), the Office of Workforce Development, the Center
for Youth Employment and the Young Men’s Initiative. The Deputy Mayor also oversees the following agencies
and offices: Department of Youth and Community Development, Department of Small Business Services,
Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, Department of Veteran Services, the Mayor’s Office of
Immigrant Affairs, the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities, the Citywide Commission on Human Rights, NYC
Census 2020, the Civic Engagement Commission and the Public Engagement Unit. Deputy Mayor Thompson also
serves as a liaison for City University of New York (CUNY).
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Strategic Policy Initiatives is seeking a qualified individual to serve as a Policy
Analyst. This individual will report to and assist the Chief Strategy Officer with project management, analytical and
technical assistance for planning, coordinating, and implementing interagency and agency-specific projects. This
position will have a particular focus on projects involving the Department of Small Business Services, the
Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, and the Office of Workforce Development.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Policy research and analysis, identifying gaps, and proposing recommendations in partnership with the Chief
Strategy Officer ;
Manage relationships with stakeholders within the Mayor’s Office, and across partnering agencies and
organizations to design and implement short and long term priorities;
Monitor and report on progress and performance metrics of the initiatives within an assigned portfolio ;
Help to organize and coordinate interagency working groups, assist in the implementation of special projects
and events ;
Provide overall support: writing reports and policy memos, creating PowerPoint presentations, meeting
planning and management, and taking an active role in supporting the Chief Strategy Officer;
Resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND/OR SKILLS
Excellent communication, writing, research, analytical, organizational, interpersonal, time-management and
multi-tasking skills, including the ability to take initiative, prioritize duties, pay close attention to detail,
prioritize tasks, work independently and under pressure to meet specific deadlines;
Experience in mediating among groups with competing perspectives, overseeing and improving of the
operational efficiency of complicated organizations, and pioneering innovative solutions to intricate problems;
Ability to think creatively, a willingness to consider new approaches;
The ideal candidate will have a baccalaureate degree in public policy, public administration, business, social
work, psychology, sociology or other relevant graduate degree. Graduate degree is strongly preferred.
Are you a policy wonk who seeks to work on current and emerging policy issues? Do you want to apply your education and experience to help government agencies improve the way they develop and implement regulations, policies and programs? Our Regulatory, Policy, and Economics Portfolio has over 30 years of experience supporting the design, implementation, and improvement of federal and private sector programs and is seeking recent college graduates to join them.
Join our multidisciplinary team of policy analysts, economists, attorneys, business analysts, scientists, and engineers. We combine legal, economic, engineering, and scientific research and analysis to solve unique public policy challenges through innovative, accurate, timely, and high-quality products and services. Our dynamic work environment involves working on multiple projects simultaneously, supporting a wide range of clients at all levels of government and industries, and providing a wide range of support services. Ideal candidates will combine strong quantitative analysis skills necessary for supporting business and regulatory analysis, and program evaluation, with equally strong research, policy analysis, and writing skills to contribute to policy papers and technical background documents, stakeholder and public comment reports, and regulatory language. If you have a background and interest primarily in international issues, this job is probably not the right fit for you.
This position will be located in Fairfax, VA and start in Summer 2020.
What you’ll do…
- Collecting and analyzing data
- Reviewing literature and other technical reports
- Solving quantitative and qualitative problems
- Developing recommendations
- Drafting reports and presentations
- Interacting with clients
What you’ll need…
- Bachelor’s degree in public policy, government, environmental science, natural or physical science, political science, or related subjects
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- U.S. Citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
Professional Skills we’re looking for…
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite of product (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe
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