Policy Analyst for Technology & Innovation

Cityofnewyork; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York is seeking aPolicy Analyst to support the Office of Technology and Innovation on strategic projects related to tech delivery and policy. You will build relationships with stakeholders in the tech space and help translate complex technical topics into clear, actionable briefings and presentations.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in technology, AI, data management, and innovation policy, with strong writing and coordination skills to work across Deputy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of experience in technology, AI, data management, and innovation policy and programming.
• Ability to translate complex technical topics into clear policy guidance.

Responsibilities

• Support Office of Technology and Innovation on strategic planning and projects.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders in tech and innovation sectors.
• Monitor trends and provide policy recommendations on AI, app-delivery, drone usage, etc.
• Draft and coordinate briefings, memos, and presentations for diverse audiences.
• Coordinate with Deputy Mayor teams to ensure project delivery.

Skills

Business operations

Process design

Project management

Time management

Stakeholder relations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Data visualization tools

Job description

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 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.

RESEARCH PROJECTS COOR(MA)-MGR - 0527A

1. Do you have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university?
2. 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?
3. 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?
4. Do you have a satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to that described in questions "1," "2," and/or "3" above?

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.