The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order.

The Strategic Initiatives Bureau (SIB) is the NYPD's central body for research, analysis, and policy development. SIB's mission is to design and drive long term, enterprise-wide transformation by evaluating policies, programs, and resources, while striving toward maximum organizational efficiency and effectiveness. It serves as a primary advisor to the police commissioner regarding the department's short- and long-term strategic goals. SIB examines new technologies and explores innovative solutions to help the Department to fulfill its primary mission of keeping New York City safe.

SIB seeks a Senior Policy Advisor who will manage program design and development activities based on stakeholder requirements. The candidate will be responsible for the following tasks:

- Developing. new programs and policy.
- Drafting documentation related to program development such as designs, technical specifications, etc.
- Analyzing program implementation and suggesting corrective actions.
- Proposing effective solutions to meet program goals.
- Reviewing and recommending improvements to existing programs.
- Identifying and strategically addressing risks.
- Overseeing activities for the program design process and managing special projects.
- Addressing design-related questions and concerns from stakeholders in a timely manner.
- Working across teams in SIB in prioritizing, planning and executing several programs efficiently.

WORK LOCATION
1 Police Plaza, New York, NY 10038


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

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1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and three years full- time satisfactory professional experience related to the projects and policies to be studied in the particular position, including eighteen months of experience in a managerial, consultative, administrative or supervisory capacity.

2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” above; however, all candidates must possess eighteen months of experience in a managerial, consultative, administrative or supervisory capacity as described above.

- Gathering qualitative data to assess the performance of related projects by conducting site visits, surveys and interviews with relevant stakeholders. - Supporting development and management of strategy for evaluation procedures and other lessons learned. - Working with stakeholders to ensure development of appropriate metrics and targets across a program's lifecycle. - Ability to engage with, listen to, and learn form a broad range of stakeholders, encouraging their meaningful participation. - Analyzing program performance data and fiscal data. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

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/.

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.

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.