Senior Advisor, Federal Legislative Affairs

Office of NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani in Washington, DC seeks a Senior Advisor/Special Assistant to coordinate federal outreach and policy efforts for the City. The role reports to the Director of Federal Legislative Affairs and supports NY City agencies on federal issues.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience; a Graduate degree (MPA/MS) is preferred. Strong communication and MS Office proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required;Graduate Degree (MPA/MS) preferred.
• 8+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between NYC Congressional Delegation, White House & Federal agencies; coordinate outreach to officials and advocates.
• Coordinate with agencies, boards, commissions, and relevant entities to meet goals and timelines.
• Provide administrative support: briefs, correspondence, research for the Director of City Legislative Affairs.
• Research local, state, and federal laws; work with NYC Law Department on legal implications.

Skills

Liaison

Policy coordination

Briefing

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

MPA/MS (preferred)

Job description

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:
NOTE: THIS ROLE IS LOCATED IN WASHINGTON, DC.
The Office of Federal Affairs coordinates the City's interaction with the Federal administration and Congress. The office keeps the Mayor and City agencies informed about pending or important issues affecting the City. The office also advocates on behalf of the city and is the DC liaison between the City and other cities seeking to work together on federal issues.
The Problems You’ll Solve:
The Senior Advisor will report to the Director of Federal Legislative Affairs.

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Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Graduate Degree (MPA/MS), preferred.
• 8+ years of experience.

About You:

• You can work independently and within a fast-paced environment, as well as thrive in a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• You are a self-starter who positively contributes to a learning culture and collaborative team and is willing to perform the full range of tasks required in a dynamic and rapidly responsive organization.
• You can quickly absorb complex technical concepts and brief senior staff across City Hall.
• You have thorough knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• You have exceptional written, oral communication, and presentation skills.
• You have experience working with the agencies in the portfolio, a strong plus.

Duties:

• Serve as a liaison between the New York City Congressional Delegation, White House, and Federal Agencies and Administration officials, and relevant City agencies and offices, to oversee projects, and develop and implement strategic outreach to elected officials and advocates in furtherance of Mayoral goals.
• Coordinate with agencies, boards, commissions, organizations, and institutions relevant to Administration goals and policy initiatives, meet project goals and timelines, and review agency and interagency work product.
• Provide administrative support and coordination, including preparation of correspondence and briefing memoranda, background research, and information for the Director of City Legislative Affairs.
• Researching local, state, and federal laws, court decisions, and other legal documents, and working with the NYC Law Department to determine legal implications for various policy needs.

Additional Information:

• In addition to the resume, a cover letter is required to apply.

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.