Strategic Executive Assistant & Operations Lead

DGS Office of External Affairs; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Special Assistant to the Executive Deputy Commissioner at DGS Office of External Affairs provides strategic guidance and serves as a key advisor, ensuring continuity across divisions and aligning operations with policy goals.

The role requires directing day-to-day agency activities, overseeing budget allocations and HR, and coordinating with other state agencies and the Executive Chamber. Routine travel of about 25% is expected to support inter-agency initiatives.

Qualifications

• Twelve years of experience in government or health/human services administration.
• Three years of experience at a managerial level.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate across divisions.
• Experience with budget management and human resources oversight.
• Routine travel required (approximately 25%).

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary assistant and advisor to the Executive Deputy Commissioner.
• Oversee day-to-day agency operations and drive policy implementation.
• Manage budget allocations and human resources oversight.
• Act as liaison with other state agencies and the Executive Chamber.
• Coordinate between senior leadership and operational divisions.

Skills

Budget management

Human resources oversight

Cross-divisional coordination

Policy implementation

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Associate's degree may substitute for two years of experience; bachelor's degree for four years; master's degree for five years; J.D. for six years; Ph.D. for seven years

Job description

The Special Assistant to the Executive Deputy Commissioner at DGS Office of External Affairs provides strategic guidance and serves as a key advisor, ensuring continuity across divisions and aligning operations with policy goals.

The role requires directing day-to-day agency activities, overseeing budget allocations and HR, and coordinating with other state agencies and the Executive Chamber. Routine travel of about 25% is expected to support inter-agency initiatives.