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About the Role

The DOHMH has an opening for a legislative analyst position. This position will be reporting to the Director of Legislative Affairs in the Bureau of Government Affairs. This is a grant-funded position ending in November 2027.

Responsibilities

• Research, track, and analyze legislation and coordinate the department’s response in areas that may include Mental Hygiene, Budget, or other program areas as needed.
• Prep executive-level leadership in the agency for public hearings and meetings with elected officials.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with other organizational units within the Health Department and other key partners.
• Assist in developing and implementing legislative strategies.
• Serve as a liaison to the Mayor’s Office by representing the Department’s position on public health issues and coordinating with internal partners.
• Investigate and respond to elected officials’ requests regarding general information on Health Department programs or actions.
• Develop briefing materials and other content with research data and reports for the city council, state legislature, and federal government.
• Maintenance of other internal unit and/or division organizational systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Political Science, Public Health, Public Policy, Public Administration, Communications, Journalism, Emergency Preparedness.
• Previous experience working in fields related to government, non-profit agency, policy, public health, emergency preparedness, for 1-2 years.
• Capacity and willingness to learn.
• The ideal candidate for this position must be a pro-active and self-motivated individual with the ability to work in teams and in a highly dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders and timelines.
• Excellent analytic, political, and writing skills
• Experience working in a government or legislative office
• Academic background in either political science, public policy, or related field
• Spreadsheet and data tracking skills
• Must be self-motivated, able to work on multiple responsibilities simultaneously and share the agency’s commitment to public health.
• This individual must reside in the tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT) by their confirmed start date.
• Preference may be given to individuals residing in New York City (5 boroughs) or surrounding New York State counties.
• This individual will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies.

Skills

• Analytic skills
• Political skills
• Writing skills
• Spreadsheet skills
• Data tracking skills

Location

• New York City
• Tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT)

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Temporary
• Full-time

Experience Level

• 1-2 years

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Benefits
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• 403 (b) + employer matching and discretionary company contributions
• College Savings Plan
• Ongoing training and continuous opportunities for professional growth and development

About the Company

• With an annual budget of $2.3 billion and more than 7,000 employees throughout the five boroughs, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH) is one of the largest public health agencies in the world, serving 8 million New Yorkers from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• The selected candidate will be an employee of Public Health Solutions, a nonprofit organization which is the fiscal and administrative manager of the grant but will work be supervised by DOHMH.
• The Office of External Affairs oversees many of the agency’s most critical interactions with the public, from raising awareness and promoting healthy behaviors to advancing policies and responding to health emergencies. The office serves as the agency’s in-house publisher, advertiser and marketer of trendsetting, culturally responsive campaigns, and initiatives, maintains a strong digital presence and oversees press relations and government affairs.

Equal Opportunity

• PHS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and veterans.