City Of New York

Senior Policy Analyst, Housing

City Of New York$80K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field such as urban planning or public policy.
  • Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in housing policy or related areas.
  • Experience in policy research and analysis within government or nonprofit sectors.
  • Familiarity with budget, demographic, and operational data analysis.
  • Proven ability to develop policy recommendations and reports.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct policy research on housing affordability and production.
  • Analyze city data to inform policy development.
  • Produce various written reports and briefings.
  • Monitor legislative developments related to housing.
  • Develop recommendations to strengthen housing policy.
  • Support initiatives across various bureaus within the Office.
  • Engage with community organizations and stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to make a significant impact on housing policy.
  • Collaborative work environment with multiple stakeholders.
  • Access to resources and data from the Comptroller's Office.
  • Professional development opportunities within the public sector.
Full Job Description
The Senior Policy Analyst for Housing will support the Comptroller's policy and oversight work aimed at addressing New York City's housing affordability crisis. Working as part of the Office's Policy Bureau, the Senior Policy Analyst will conduct original research, analyze housing policy and government performance, develop policy recommendations, and contribute to reports, testimony, and other written products. The position will work closely with colleagues across the Comptroller's Office including Budget, Audit, Legal, Contracts, and the Bureau of Asset Management to identify opportunities to improve housing policy, strengthen accountability, and expand housing opportunity. Key Responsibilities -Conduct policy research and oversight related to housing affordability, housing production and preservation, tenant protections, homelessness, and land use. -Analyze City administrative, budget, demographic, and operational data to support policy development. -Produce policy reports, issue briefs, testimony, memoranda, and presentations. -Monitor City, State, and federal legislative, regulatory, and policy developments affecting housing. -Develop policy recommendations to improve housing affordability and strengthen public systems. -Support cross-bureau initiatives with Budget, Audit, Legal, Contracts, Bureau of Asset Management, and other teams. -Work closely with the Bureau of Asset Management, which leads the Comptroller's housing investment initiatives, to ensure coordination across the Office's broader housing agenda. -Build relationships with community organizations, tenant advocates, researchers, government agencies, and other stakeholders. -Represent the Office in meetings and stakeholder convenings as appropriate. -Perform other related duties as may be required. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three (3) or more years of professional experience in housing policy, urban planning, public policy research and analysis in government, nonprofit organization, academia, or a related area; or a satisfactory combination of education and experience equivalent to the above. RESEARCH AND LIAISON COORDINAT - 13198 Qualifications 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with major in accounting, business administration, public relations, city planning, urban renewal, law, or a related field and three (3) years of satisfactory, full-time, responsible experience in housing, education, health services, planning, state-federal-city relations, or community relations involving administration or program development and evaluation; or 2. A satisfactory equivalent. Additional Information

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