SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR NON-PROFIT AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS - #1692940

The Office of Asylum Seeker Operations (OASO) is leading New York City’s response to, and service provision for, the influx of asylum seekers. New York City’s response is unique throughout the nation and includes complex services for asylum seekers, including but not limited to legal supports, advocacy, shelter, education, workforce training, clothing and food donations, and collaboration with faith-based and community-based organizations.

OASO coordinates between agencies, makes sure that agencies have the resources they need, and manages the City’s advocacy to the state and federal governments. OASO also leads strategic planning for the City’s response, including long-term planning and policy drafting.

The Office of Asylum Seeker Operations (OASO) is recruiting for one (1) Senior Policy Advisor Non-Profit and Community Programs to function as a Senior Policy Advisor Non-Profit and Community Programs who will:

• Develop project plans, status reports and other documentation in order to estimate work
  
  

effort, plan, oversee and carry out activities, track progress and achieve deliverables.

• Collaborate with the Data and Technology team to develop KPI’s, and conduct quantitative
  
  

and qualitative data analysis, identifying trends and making recommendations for project pivots.

or improvements.

• Collaborate with the Data and Technology team to perform data analysis and generate synthesized,
  
  

digestible reports to update program leadership and drive decision making.

• Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork,
  
  

innovation and excellence.

• Support management of day-to-day operations and vender management relationships.
• Support finance team in reporting, documentation and invoice review and operational approval.
• Collaborate with City agencies on cross-agency program initiatives.
• Perform policy analysis and research to create memos and briefs.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, stay up-to-date with industry trends and best
  
  

practices, and provide actionable insights that support decision-making.

• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that they are informed of policy
  
  

decisions, project updates, and other relevant information.

• Develop effective communication strategies, leveraging various communication channels, and
  
  

always maintaining open lines of communication with stakeholders.

Salary Range:

$110,000 - $110,000

Work Location:

22 Reade Street, New York, NY

Hours/Schedule:

M-F, 9-5

Minimum Qualifications

A baccalaureate degree and two (2) years of responsible full-time paid experience in one or more of the fields of: information technology, methods analysis, operations research, systems analysis, financial administration, cost effectiveness, or fiscal and economic program or design evaluation; or

• A satisfactory equivalent of education and experience. However, all candidates must possess at least one year of the experience as described under “1”.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Excellent organizational, time-management and multi-tasking skills, including the ability to take initiative, problem solve, prioritize duties, balance competing priorities, work independently and within a fast-paced and team environment, paying close attention to detail, meeting deadlines, and working well under pressure. - Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels. - Highly professional demeanor. - Sound judgment, critical thinking skills, patience, and a growth mindset. - Ability to work flexible hours and occasional weekends.
  
  

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

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.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.