Senior Advisor, Federal Relations & Policy

City of New York; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York's Office of Federal Affairs in Washington, DC seeks a Senior Advisor (MA)-MGRL to coordinate engagement with federal officials, Congress, and city agencies to advance Mayoral goals.

You will lead strategic outreach, review interagency work, and provide research and briefing materials for the Director of City Legislative Affairs, requiring strong writing and presentation skills and at least eight years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between NYC Congressional Delegation, White House, and Federal Agencies and Administration officials, and relevant City agencies to oversee projects and develop outreach for Mayoral goals.
• Coordinate with agencies, boards, commissions, and organizations to meet project goals, timelines, and review interagency work.
• Provide administrative support: coordinating correspondence, briefing memoranda, and background research for the Director of City Legislative Affairs.
• Research local, state, and federal laws and work with the NYC Law Department to determine legal implications for policy needs.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Written communication

Oral communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MPA/MS preferred

Job description

City of New York's Office of Federal Affairs in Washington, DC seeks a Senior Advisor (MA)-MGRL to coordinate engagement with federal officials, Congress, and city agencies to advance Mayoral goals.

You will lead strategic outreach, review interagency work, and provide research and briefing materials for the Director of City Legislative Affairs, requiring strong writing and presentation skills and at least eight years of relevant experience.