Mitchell-Lama Policy & Oversight Lead

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SmartRecruiters, Inc. is seeking a Senior Advisor for Mitchell-Lama Oversight and Policy in the Executive Office of Asset and Property Management in New York City.

The role focuses on policy analysis, governance oversight, and cross-divisional coordination to protect affordability and residents. The Senior Advisor will review significant Mitchell-Lama issues, develop recommendations, monitor implementation of priorities, and engage with City agencies, elected officials, and residents, ensuring

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• A master’s degree in public policy, public administration, urban planning, housing, law, business administration, or a related field is preferred.
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in affordable housing, government oversight, regulatory compliance, public policy, housing law, program evaluation, auditing, or a related field.
• Experience involving Mitchell-Lama housing or another regulated affordable housing portfolio is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level advice and policy recommendations concerning Mitchell-Lama oversight, regulation, governance, and preservation.
• Conduct independent reviews of policies, procedures, practices, and significant cases affecting the Mitchell-Lama portfolio.
• Assess whether Mitchell-Lama oversight activities are consistent, effective, transparent, and aligned with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and agency priorities.
• Identify systemic compliance, governance, financial, physical, operational, and affordability risks requiring executive attention.
• Monitor major issues, trends, and emerging risks across the Mitchell-Lama portfolio and prepare recommendations for APM leadership.
• Review complex or sensitive matters involving Mitchell-Lama developments, Boards of Directors, managing agents, residents, waiting lists, admissions, succession rights, privatization, dissolution, refinancing, or affordability restrictions.
• Evaluate existing Mitchell-Lama policies and recommend revisions, clarifications, or new policy development where gaps or inconsistencies exist.
• Research and analyze proposed legislation, regulatory amendments, court decisions, and governmental actions affecting Mitchell-Lama housing.
• Develop legislative, regulatory, and administrative recommendations that strengthen oversight, preserve affordability, improve enforcement, and support resident protections.
• Coordinate with Housing Supervision and other APM divisions to review the implementation and effectiveness of Mitchell-Lama policies and executive directives.
• Monitor corrective action plans, audit findings, compliance reviews, and other matters requiring follow-up by the APM Executive Office.
• Establish methods for tracking significant Mitchell-Lama risks, policy decisions, executive commitments, and unresolved oversight matters.
• Prepare executive briefings, policy memoranda, issue papers, presentations, talking points, and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Support the development of performance measures, reporting tools, dashboards, and other mechanisms that improve executive visibility into the Mitchell-Lama portfolio.
• Review data and program information to identify trends, disparities, recurring concerns, and opportunities for policy or regulatory intervention.
• Facilitate cross-divisional discussions concerning complex Mitchell-Lama policy and oversight matters.
• Represent the APM Executive Office at internal and external meetings concerning Mitchell-Lama policy, legislation, regulation, preservation, and oversight.
• Engage with City and State agencies, elected officials, Boards of Directors, managing agents, resident organizations, advocates, and other stakeholders on significant Mitchell-Lama matters.
• Promote policies that support fairness, transparency, accountability, long-term affordability, and improved resident outcomes.
• Perform special reviews, policy assignments, and strategic projects at the direction of APM executive leadership

Skills

Policy analysis

Executive communication

Analytical thinking

Policy writing

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in public policy, public administration, urban planning, housing, law, business administration, or related field

Job description

SmartRecruiters, Inc. is seeking a Senior Advisor for Mitchell-Lama Oversight and Policy in the Executive Office of Asset and Property Management in New York City.

The role focuses on policy analysis, governance oversight, and cross-divisional coordination to protect affordability and residents. The Senior Advisor will review significant Mitchell-Lama issues, develop recommendations, monitor implementation of priorities, and engage with City agencies, elected officials, and residents, ensuring