Executive Director, Research, Planning and Policy

Job Description

FOR OTI EMPLOYEES ONLY

The Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) leverages technology to drive opportunity, improve public safety, and help government run better across New York City. From delivering affordable broadband to protecting against cybersecurity threats and building digital government services, OTI is at the forefront of how the City delivers for New Yorkers in the 21st century. Watch our welcome video to see our work in action, follow us on social media @NYCOfficeofTech, and visit oti.nyc.gov to learn more.

At OTI, we offer great benefits, and the chance to work on projects that have a meaningful impact on millions of people. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with other passionate professionals who share your drive and commitment to making a difference through technology.

Part of the NYC Office of Technology & Innovation Strategic Initiatives division, the mission of Research & Collaboration is to promote best practices and support the responsible use of emerging technologies by City agencies. R&C supports agency work through development of foundational research, testing and evaluation of emerging, tech, creating guidance and policy for responsible

The Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) leverages technology to drive opportunity, improve public safety, and help government run better across New York City. From delivering affordable broadband to protecting against cybersecurity threats and building digital government services, OTI is at the forefront of how the City delivers for New Yorkers in the 21st century. Watch our welcome video to see our work in action, follow us on social media @NYCOfficeofTech, and visit oti.nyc.gov to learn more.

At OTI, we offer great benefits, and the chance to work on projects that have a meaningful impact on millions of people. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with other passionate professionals who share your drive and commitment to making a difference through technology.

Part of the NYC Office of Technology & Innovation Strategic Initiatives division, the mission of Research & Collaboration is to promote best practices and support the responsible use of emerging technologies by City agencies. R&C supports agency work through development of foundational research, testing and evaluation of emerging, tech, creating guidance and policy for responsible use, and providing technical assistance for project implementation. Areas of focus include AI, smart cities, IoT, blockchain, and worker/climate impacts.

Responsibilities will include:
- Oversee and manage the entirety of Research & Collaboration's research operations, including: the development and maintenance of all research protocols, practices, and templates; the assessment of research activities and support needs for all scoped projects across all portfolios; direct support of varying degrees and formats for select project activities, including identifying sources, conducting interviews/workshops, and drafting and editing written work products; and review and approval of evaluations.
- Serve as project owner for all Policy & Planning projects, including briefs, papers, and strategies; create and deploy standardized practices for policy development, and oversee all policy development activities across the team's portfolios.
- Oversee the planning, research, drafting, and publication of public-facing policy or technical reports.
- Create standardized practices for and conduct directly or otherwise approve all public engagement activities across the team's portfolio, in collaboration with OTI stakeholders such as the Office of Public Information.
- Manage and direct the work of a team of policy advisors/managers/fellows specializing in specific emerging technology subject matter, directing research questions and enabling the leveraging of that expertise for team projects.
- Support a range of administrative and planning activities for the team, including oversight of select contractor engagements, inter-divisional communications for events and reporting, and other coordinating efforts.
- Oversee special projects and initiatives as assigned.

Hours/Shift: Day - Due to the necessary management duties of this position in a 24/7 operation, the candidate may be required to be on call and work various shifts such as weekends and/or nights/evenings.



To Apply - FOR OTI EMPLOYEES ONLY

Only permanent employees in the title and those that are reachable on the civil service list are eligible to apply.

* Interested applicants with other civil service titles who meet the preferred requirements should also submit a resume for consideration

Please go to www.cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID #774323

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