Senior Strategic Admin & Policy Advisor

Civicworks; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Civicworks seeks a Deputy Chief Administrative Officer reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, to serve as a senior leader and strategic advisor for the New York State Department of State in Albany. The role supports administration, policy development, and continuous improvement across divisions.

Responsibilities include data analysis, budget oversight, HR management support, and coordination of administrative functions to enhance service delivery and program effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with seven years of specialized public sector experience in administrative oversight.
• Experience overseeing large staff with layered supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience with government budgeting and internal controls.
• Experience with HR management policies and procedures.
• Experience with fiscal operations including procurement and budget management.
• Labor relations, recruitment, classification actions, and project management are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support agency administration and policy development across divisions.
• Lead data analysis, budget oversight, and fiscal operations.
• Coordinate administrative functions to improve service delivery and program effectiveness.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Public sector administration

Budget oversight

HR management support

Procurement & budgeting

Labor relations (preferred)

Project management (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration

Job description

Civicworks seeks a Deputy Chief Administrative Officer reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, to serve as a senior leader and strategic advisor for the New York State Department of State in Albany. The role supports administration, policy development, and continuous improvement across divisions.

Responsibilities include data analysis, budget oversight, HR management support, and coordination of administrative functions to enhance service delivery and program effectiveness.