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Job Description
The Agency Youll Join
The New York City Mayors Office is responsible for overseeing city services throughout the five
boroughs coordinating public agencies and departments and managing public property. New York
City Mayor Eric Adams is head of the executive branch of New York Citys government. Previously
Mayor Adams has served the people of New York City as an NYPD officer state senator and Brooklyn
borough president. The Adams administration is leading the fight to serve the people of the greatest
city in the world ensuring delivery of efficient and effective services working to make New York Citys
economy stronger reducing inequality improving public safety and making the city more affordable
that meets the needs of all New Yorkers. We value leadership transparency fairness and efficiency as
we actively seek diverse talents from various sectors to join our team.
The Team Youll Work With
The Office of Federal Affairs coordinates the Citys interaction with the Federal administration and
Congress. The office keeps the Mayor and City agencies informed about pending or important issues
affecting the City. The office also advocates on behalf of the city and is the DC liaison between the City
and other cities seeking to work together on federal issues.
The Problems Youll Solve
As a member of the Intergovernmental Affairs (IGA) team the Senior Advisor for Federal Affairs will:
Prepares the Citys Federal Agenda as part of the Mayors Budget and actively pursues these
initiatives to meet budgetary goals.
Coordinates the evaluation of the Federal budget and local legislative changes or proposed
changes to determine their fiscal impact on the Citys budget.
Develops legislative timetable to ensure agency involvement at appropriate points in the
legislative process; assures the flow of key information to CH and Federal officials.
Regularly briefs senior staff OMB and other highlevel City officials on legislative and budget
issues.
Draft position memoranda fiscal impact statements and testimony on the Federal Budget and
pending legislation.
Develop work objectives for staff monitor the performance of staff and provide staff training
to develop necessary skills.
About You
Bachelors degree and a minimum of six years of fulltime experience in budgetary
planning/management financial analysis public policy analysis or a related field; or an awarded
masters degree in public administration Economics Finance Business or a related subject and a
minimum of four years of fulltime experience in Business Public Policy Administration Finance
Economics or a field related to the specific assignment. Applicants must also possess at least three
years of supervisory experience.
You must have detailed knowledge of the Federal legislative process and elected officials.
You must have exceptional organizational research and analytic skills.
You have outstanding written and oral communication skills including public speaking and
presentation.
You are able to set and meet pressured deadlines to satisfy budget and financial plan
preparation update and reporting requirements.
You are a candidate who should also possess the ability to manage multiple oftencompeting
priorities and manage staff effectively to ensure properly skilled individuals are assigned to and
satisfy specific needs.
You have the ability and desire to travel to Washington during crucial points in the Federal
legislative session.
You are proficient with MS Excel MS Word MS PowerPoint and MS Access is required.
You must be a selfmotivator and be able to motivate others.
You must be able to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Special Assistant (MA)MGRL 0668A
Qualifications :
Bachelors degree and a minimum of six years of fulltime experience in budgetary
planning/management financial analysis public policy analysis or a related field; or an awarded
masters degree in public administration Economics Finance Business or a related subject and a
minimum of four years of fulltime experience in Business Public Policy Administration Finance
Economics or a field related to the specific assignment. Applicants must also possess at least three
years of supervisory experience.
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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
