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Foreflight

Sr Director, Strategic Programs

Austin, TX · On-site

... Senior Director of Strategic Programs to serve as a trusted strategic partner to the Senior Vice ... Open PTO Policy * 401(k) with up to 10% company matching and immediate vesting * 12 Weeks Paid ...

Vertafore

Director, Strategic Programs

Denver, CO

$225K - $250K/yr

The Director of Strategic Programs will ensure the timely and accurate completion of multiple strategic initiatives occurring simultaneously. The person in this role will be responsible for providing ...

Kinsley Power Systems

$79K - $85K/yr

... Strategic Policy Management, to manage the function's transition from legacy programs to ICANN's CRM platform and serve as the CRM lead in the function's use of the CRM in day-to-day operations.

CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL

$136K - $166K/yr

Support the Ocean Policy Director in scoping new policy activities in accordance with existing CI programs. Blue Climate Program * Contribute to strategy development, planning processes, fundraising ...

Lactalis

Director, Strategic Sourcing

Buffalo, NY · On-site

$150K - $165K/yr

... policies, practices, and systems. The incumbent will have a strong collaborative working ... Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs ...

Lactalis USA

Director, Strategic Sourcing

Buffalo, NY · On-site

$150K - $165K/yr

... policies, practices, and systems. The incumbent will have a strong collaborative working ... Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs ...

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Strategic Policy and Program Analyst

Long Island City, NY • On-site

Public Health Solutions
Non-Profits • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$87K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Monitor public health policy trends, bills, and regulations.

  • Conduct research and analyses to support the generation of new policy, legislative, and regulatory initiatives.

  • Set-up cross-divisional meetings and forums for key program and policy initiatives.

Job description

Company Overview:

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. We're tackling a broad range of public health issues with innovative policies and programs and getting exceptional results, but our work is never finished. The breadth of our innovative programs provides the widest range of choices for every member of our team.

The Strategic Policy Initiatives unit, within the Bureau of the Deputy Commissioner in the Office of External Affairs, serves as the Department’s central policy coordinating body. The Strategic Policy Initiatives unit supports priority policy development efforts across the divisions and leads policy work in emerging and multi-disciplinary areas as needed. In addition, the Strategic Policy Initiatives unit is responsible for compiling and maintaining the agencywide policy agenda. The Strategic Policy Initiatives unit provides support to divisional policy staff by convening a quarterly Policy Collaborative meeting to share updates and bolster cross-divisional policymaking and advocacy collaboration, by serving as a thought partner and strategic advisor to divisions, and by promoting professional development for policy staff.

Job Description:

DOHMH has an opening for a Strategic Policy Prog. Analyst. The Strategic Policy Prog. Analyst reports to the Executive Director for Strategic Policy Initiatives, within the Office of External Affairs, and will conduct research and analysis regarding city, state, and federal policy changes related to public health and the social determinants of health. The Strategic Policy Prog. Analyst will monitor for changes in regulations, law, and policy, prepare briefing documents, and provide support to policy staff across the Department on a range of topics. The Strategic Policy Prog. Analyst will play a critical role in the Strategic Policy Initiatives unit’s work supporting the coordinating among the various divisions’ policy staff and will lead projects of their own on emerging issues.

Duties:

  • Monitor public health policy trends, bills, and regulations.
  • Conduct research and analyses to support the generation of new policy, legislative, and regulatory initiatives.
  • Set-up cross-divisional meetings and forums for key program and policy initiatives.
  • Coordinate project workplans and track executive and progress on deliverables.
  • Prepare briefing materials and presentations on key issues as assigned.
  • Compile and coordinate policy positions and briefing documents, reconciling comments across divisions.
  • Create and maintain a repository of policy proposals to respond to opportunities.
  • Facilitate learning and training opportunities for policy staff across the agency.
  • Track agency policy development efforts and provide updates to agency leadership and staff.
  • Other special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of experience in health policy or social services policy.
  • Undergraduate degree or certificate in public health, government, political science, economics, or related field of study.
  • Strong planning and project management skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communications, presentation, and research skills.
  • Proactive, flexible, analytical, creative, and able to independently manage several tasks and projects and meet tight timelines.
  • Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across programs and with outside agencies.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills are a must.
  • Commitment to anti-racism, social justice, and equity
  • Exceptional prioritization and time management skills with demonstrated ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload in a fast-paced environment.
  • Embraces ambiguity and has a willingness to “roll up their sleeves.”
  • High degree of self-awareness, humility, and diplomacy.
  • A self-starter, comfortable working independently as well as in teams.
  • Experience with stakeholder engagement and project management.
  • Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to manage and report complex information.
  • Experience with data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
  • Desire to grow professionally, develop new skills, and willingness to work outside of comfort zone.
  • Experience working with the public health sector and coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders.
  • Ability to prioritize and work in fast-paced environment with hard deadlines.
  • Fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Additional Desired Qualities:

  • 5+ years of experience in health policy or social services policy.
  • Experience with New York local and state government.
  • Graduate degree or certificate in public health, government, political science, economics, law, or related field of study.

Benefits: 

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

Additional Information: 

  • This is a temporary grant-funded position ending in November 2027.
  • 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.

At PHS, we place immense value on diversity within our teams, understanding that varied backgrounds and experiences significantly enhance our community and propel us toward our goals. If you find you don’t have experience in all the areas listed above, we still encourage you to apply and share your background and experiences in your application. We are eager to discover how your unique perspective can bring positive transformations to our team and help advance our mission of creating healthier, more equitable communities. 

We look forward to learning more about you!

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


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