Senior Policy Advisor

Job Description

Agency Description:
The Department of Small Business Services (SBS) helps unlock economic potential and create economic security for all New Yorkers by connecting New Yorkers to good jobs, creating stronger businesses, and building a fairer economy in neighborhoods across the five boroughs.

Job Description:
The Executive Office is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to serve as Senior Policy Advisor, reporting to the Director of Intergovernmental Affairs & Special Projects. The Senior Policy Advisor will play a key role in monitoring, researching, and advancing policies, programs, and legislation that impact small businesses, workforce development, and neighborhood development.

This position requires strong research and analytical skills, excellent verbal and written communication, and the ability to navigate complex legislative and regulatory landscapes. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to advance the agency’s policy priorities.

Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Monitor, research, and respond to city, state, and federal legislation and administrative rulemaking related to citywide economic and workforce development or agency programs;
- Conduct policy research and analysis, drafting briefs, memos, reports, and recommendations that synthesize complex information into actionable insights for agency leadership;
- Assist the Director and executive staff in the development of the agency’s annual legislative agenda;
- Lead preparations for legislative hearings by drafting written testimony and Q&A documents;
- Support the Commissioner and other agency leadership engagements with elected officials by preparing briefing materials and coordinating with internal teams;
- Respond to and resolve inquiries from interna and external stakeholders, including elected officials, community boards, and other government agencies;
- Represent the agency in legislative and interagency meetings;
- Oversee and coordinate the submission of agency reports to the New York City Council, ensuring accuracy, compliance with legislative requirements, and timely delivery.

Preferred Skills:
- Understanding of the legislative process in New York City, New York State and within the Federal Government
- Experience with intergovernmental affairs and working with elected officials
- Excellent research, analytical and problem-solving skills required
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in team environment
- Strong project management and time management skills
- Ability to prioritize assignments, handle multiple projects simultaneously to completion, and work under pressure against tight deadlines
- Ability to actively listen, synthesize information and communicate effectively with all levels of staff and external stakeholders
- Discretion and excellent judgment to handle sensitive and confidential matters
- Excellent MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook skills+

How to Apply:

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CANDIDATES WHO ARE IN THE Staff Analyst TITLE(OR OTHER COMPARABLE TITLES), THOSE WHO ARE REACHABLE ON THE CIVIL SERVICE LIST AND THOSE IN THE 55-A PROGRAM. PLEASE INDICATE IN YOUR COVER LETTER IF YOU ARE PERMANENT IN THE TITLE OR ARE REACHABLE ON THE CIVIL SERVICE LIST.

All Applicants: Apply through https://cityjobs.nyc.gov/ search for Job ID: # 700316

Current SBS Employees: Please email your resume and cover letter including the following subject line:
Senior Policy Advisor and send to careers@sbs.nyc.gov

Note: We appreciate the interest and thank all applicants who apply, but only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

If you are unable to apply via Jobs NYC or ESS, you can email your cover letter and resume to careers@sbs.nyc.gov with the following in the subject line: Senior Policy Advisor.

If you do not have access to email, mail your cover letter & resume to:
NYC Department of Small Business Services
Human Resources Unit
1 Liberty Plaza, 11th Floor
New York, New York 10006

Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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