Policy Analyst

Public Health Solutions; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off and holidays

Comprehensive benefits package

College savings plan

Ongoing trainings and development opportunities

Job summary

Public Health Solutions is looking for a Policy Analyst to serve as a liaison with key stakeholders at the NYC Health Department. This role involves identifying policy changes related to public health preparedness and response.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and extensive experience in research and policy development. The position also offers a hybrid work schedule with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of related work experience.
• Master’s degree plus at least 2 years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on public health laws and policies.
• Develop policy strategies for OEPR priorities.
• Track legal and policy issues impacting public health.
• Support stakeholder participation in relevant workgroups.
• Develop educational materials for stakeholders.

Skills

Knowledge of legislative processes

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Project management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Company Overview

With an annual budget of $2.3 billion and more than 7,000 employees throughout the five boroughs, the New York City Health Department is one of the largest public health agencies in the world, serving 8 million New Yorkers. We’re tackling a broad range of public health issues with innovative policies and programs and getting exceptional results, but our work is never finished. The breadth of our innovative programs provides the widest range of choices for every member of our team.

Position Details

The selected candidate will be an employee of Public Health Solutions, a nonprofit organization which is the fiscal and administrative manager of the grant but will work at the NYC Health Department and have a NYC Health Department supervisor. This is a grant‑funded position.

Division Overview

The Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response (OEPR) enables the NYC Health Department to prepare for, respond to, and recover from public health emergencies through coordination of agency‑wide emergency preparedness planning, training and exercises, and regular engagement with communities and partners in city, state, and federal government. OEPR also prepares the city’s vast health care system to respond to emergencies.

Bureau Overview

OEPR’s Bureau of Healthcare and Community Readiness builds local capacity to respond and recover from disasters through engaging healthcare and community partners and applying science to inform research and policy that impacts the communities we serve.

Position Summary

We are hiring a Policy Analyst to serve as OEPR’s primary liaison with the Health Department’s Bureau of Government Affairs and other key stakeholders. The Analyst will identify policy and legislative changes related to public health preparedness and response.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research to inform the Health Department’s position on proposed federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies
• Propose and assist in developing proactive policy strategies related to OEPR’s priorities when policy change is sought
• Identify and track legal and policy issues and inform processes to review, analyze and summarize policy, legislative, and regulatory changes impacting public health emergency preparedness
• Assist in the development of OEPR’s annual legislative and regulatory agendas
• Support stakeholder participation on key city, state, and federal workgroups to provide input on and understand the national policy agenda for public health and health care preparedness
• Develop templates, talking points, position statements, and other materials that can be used nationally by multiple stakeholders to support policy and education efforts
• Support the development of educational materials that focus on OEPR’s policy priorities for internal and external stakeholders
• Attend webinars, trainings, and other events related to public health emergency preparedness

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, plus 4 years of related work experience; or
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university, plus at least 2 years of related work experience

Desired Qualities

• Knowledge of local, state, and/or federal legislative, regulatory, and budget processes
• Understanding of public health and health care delivery systems (preferred)
• Diplomatic and tactful communication skills; comfort working with staff, leadership, and external stakeholders at all levels
• Exceptional detail‑oriented verbal, written, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to move multiple projects forward and prioritize work to meet deadlines
• Self‑starter who can identify and tackle new projects and manage projects independently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
• Flexible spending accounts and commuter benefits
• Company‑paid life insurance and disability coverage
• 403(b) plus employer matching and discretionary company contributions
• College savings plan
• Ongoing trainings and continuous opportunities for professional growth and development

Additional Information

• This is a grant‑funded position
• The applicant must reside in the tristate area (NY, NJ, CT) at the confirmed start date
• Preference may be given to individuals residing in New York City or surrounding New York State counties
• The position requires work outside business hours during emergencies

Equal Opportunity Employer

PHS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and veterans.

Work Hours

Monday–Friday, 35 hours per week