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Policy Analyst

Posted on April 11, 2026

Manhattan, United States of America
110000.0 - 135000.0 USD (yearly)

Full Time

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Policy Analyst

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

Posted On: 04/11/2026

Full-Time

Location

MANHATTAN

No Exam Required

Department

D/M For Economic Justice

Salary Range:

$110,000.00 – $135,000.00

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Job Description

The Agency You’ll Join:
The New York City Mayor’s Office is responsible for overseeing city services throughout the five boroughs, coordinating public agencies and departments, and managing public property. The administration is leading the fight in making the city more affordable, reducing inequality, improving public safety, ensuring delivery of efficient and effective services, and working to make New York City’s economy stronger. We value leadership, transparency, fairness, and efficiency as we actively seek diverse talents from various sectors to join our team. For current job opportunities, visit our careers page.

The Team You’ll Work With:
The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice advances policies that promote a more equitable and vibrant New York City. The portfolio includes the City’s economic, cultural, and labor agencies, including but not limited to the Mayor’s Office of Talent and Workforce Development, the New York City Economic Development Corporation (EDC), and the Department of Small Business Services (SBS).

The Problems You’ll Solve:
New York City’s rising cost of living has increasingly put pressure on residents, workers, and institutions across every neighborhood and sector. Sustaining a dynamic, accessible city requires intentional support for career-sustaining jobs, worker development, and the economic ecosystems that allow communities to thrive. Under the direction of the Chief of Staff and relevant Senior Advisors, the Policy Analyst will help advance this work by performing the following functions:

Research and Data Collection – Assist with developing ideas and support for new programs, policies, and processes across relevant agencies in the portfolio, supporting Senior Advisors as assigned.
Initiative Management – Help develop and track initiatives across the portfolio to ensure goals, deliverables, and timelines are met. This includes budget analysis, legislative review, policy evaluation, and implementation support.
Internal and External Stakeholder Engagement – Assist the administration in coordinating meetings with government partners, economic and business leaders, community organizations, and industry stakeholders. Assist in engaging communities across the five boroughs to support inclusive programming that reflects the city’s diversity.
General Support – Prepare briefing memos, conduct background research, coordinate meetings, and respond to correspondence from key stakeholders across the business and economic sectors.

About You:

You can work independently in a fast-paced environment while contributing to a collaborative, team-oriented culture.
You are a proactive self-starter who supports a learning organization and is comfortable handling a wide range of responsibilities.
You are highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
You have exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.
You have experience working with agencies in the portfolio, which is a strong plus.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree required.
4+ years of experience.

Additional Information

In addition to the resume, a cover letter is required to apply.

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Minimum Qualifications

1. Do you have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university?

2. Do you have an associate degree from an accredited college or university along with two (2) years of experience with administrative, analytic, coordinative, supervisory or liaison responsibilities?

3. Do you have a four-year high school diploma, or its educational equivalent approved by a state's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization along with four (4) years of experience as described in question "2" above?

4. Do you have a satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to that described in questions "1," "2," and/or "3" above?

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.

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Job ID

777199

Posted until

06/09/2026

Title code

0527A

Civil service title

RESEARCH PROJECTS COOR(MA)-MGR

Title classification

Pending Classification-2

Business title