Senior Public Health Policy Analyst

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan forgiveness

Health insurance

Pension benefits

Tax-advantaged savings program

Wellness program

Work-from-home policy

Job security

Job summary

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) seeks a Senior Policy Analyst to develop and implement policy priorities for the Division. Reporting to the Director of Policy, External Affairs, and Priority Populations, you will conduct research, draft policy positions, and coordinate across bureaus.

Ideal candidates have experience in legislative analysis, knowledge of public health policy, strong written and oral communication, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• Experience in legislative and regulatory analysis and knowledge of the federal, New York State, and New York City legislative and regulatory landscape.
• Knowledge of infectious disease, including prevention, control, and current trends.
• Knowledge of health care access and payment systems, including New York State Medicaid.
• Knowledge of emergency preparedness and response planning and protocols.
• Knowledge of health care delivery systems, health disparities, and social determinants of health.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with ability to communicate in different styles and to varied audiences.
• Self-starter who can identify and tackle new projects and manage projects independently.
• Ability to coordinate, engage, and facilitate cooperation among stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize work and produce high quality results on time with close attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to inform the Health Department’s position on proposed laws, regulations, and policies.
• Assist in developing policy strategies and positions related to Division programs and impacted populations.
• Assist in developing the Division’s annual legislative and regulatory agendas.
• Draft comments, position statements, and memoranda on proposed laws and regulations.
• Draft internal policies and protocols.
• Coordinate across Division bureaus and other agency divisions on policy and programming initiatives.
• Develop and give policy-related presentations.
• Attend webinars, trainings, and conferences.
• Supervise staff (CRS II)

Skills

Legislative and regulatory analysis

Public health policy knowledge

Infectious disease knowledge

Medicaid and health care access

Emergency preparedness and response

Health disparities and social justice

Oral and written communication

Project management and self-starting

Stakeholder coordination and faciliti

Education

Master's degree in public health or related field

Doctorate with supervisory/administrative experience (preferred)

Job description

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) seeks a Senior Policy Analyst to develop and implement policy priorities for the Division. Reporting to the Director of Policy, External Affairs, and Priority Populations, you will conduct research, draft policy positions, and coordinate across bureaus.

Ideal candidates have experience in legislative analysis, knowledge of public health policy, strong written and oral communication, and the ability to manage