Policy Analyst for the Division of Program Policy & Innovation

City of New York; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The City of New York, Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), Office of Housing Access and Stability, seeks a Policy Analyst/Program Coordinator to monitor federal, state, and city policy changes affecting rental subsidies and provide timely information to HPD staff. The role involves research, reporting, and supporting new rental assistance initiatives.

As part of HAS/DPPI, you will contribute to program policy development, ensure compliance, and help implement improvements in

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of community work experience.
• High school diploma with 6 years in related community work; at least 1 year in the stated role.
• Equivalent education/experience acceptable if criteria met.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor federal, state, and city policy changes affecting rental subsidies.
• Inform HPD staff administering Section 8 and related programs.
• Analyze impact of policy changes on operations.
• Prepare reports, memos, and training materials.
• Assist in planning and implementing new rental assistance programs.

Conocimientos

Communication

Analytical

Organization

MS Office

Teamwork

Written comms

Educación

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma

Equivalent experience

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

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

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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.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

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.