Analyst, Strategic Planning

Analyst, Strategic Planning

DCAS's mission is to make city government work for all New Yorkers. From managing New York City's most iconic courthouses and municipal buildings, to purchasing over $1 billion annually in goods and services for more than 80 City agencies what we do ensures that all agencies can deliver on their mission. Our reach touches every facet of city government and is instrumental to the successful day-to-day operations of the City of New York. Our commitment to equity, effectiveness, and sustainability guides our work providing City agencies with the critical re-sources and support needed to succeed, including: - Recruiting, hiring, and training City employees. - Managing 56 public buildings. - Acquiring, selling, and leasing City property. - Purchasing over $1 billion in goods and services for City agencies. - Overseeing the greenest municipal vehicle fleet in the country. - Leading the City's efforts to reduce carbon emissions from government operations. When you work at DCAS, you're not just working for one agency, but in service of them all. It's an opportunity to pro-vide impactful support, quality customer service, and help protect the future of New York City for generations to come. Visit our website at nyc.gov/dcas to learn more about the work we do. DCAS's Division of Energy Management (DEM) leads the City's efforts to reduce carbon emissions from government operations. Our goals are to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 40 percent by 2025 (40x25), 50 percent by 2030 (50x30), and 80 percent by 2050 (80x50). Additionally, DEM is tasked with completing work related to the City's other energy-related commitments, such as pledging to install 100 MW of solar photovoltaics on City buildings by 2025. DEM works toward achieving the above goals by managing the City's utility accounts, developing the City's annual utility energy budget; helping our agency partners identify and pursue energy-saving opportunities at their facilities; leading energy efficiency and distributed generation projects across the City's portfolio; and helping implement operations and maintenance best practices. The Analyst, Strategic Planning will work within DEM's Strategic Services Unit, under the guidance of the Chief of Staff, and in close coordination with DEM's other units. The Analyst will be charged with responsibilities including, but not limited to, the following: 1. Project management | Proactively manage projects and workstreams that advance DEM cross-divisional priorities, operationalize recommendations from the LL97 IAP, and help achieve DEM's energy and emissions reduction goals. Develop and execute project plans including identifying intended outcomes, convening the project team and delegating responsibilities, establishing a timeline and key milestones, and managing tasks and team members to achieve intended outcomes. 2. Process improvements | Work across DEM's Units to identify challenges, risks, and opportunities for improvement. As necessary, implement process improvement recommendations, or fill gaps within program teams by conducting research, troubleshooting specific issues, and/or establishing new operating procedures. 3. Policy Analysis | Provide analytical support for legislative and other policy initiatives across the city that impact energy and greenhouse gas emissions. Brief senior leadership ahead of city council hearings, meetings with external stakeholders, and other engagements. 4. Communications | Support DEM's external communications to inform the public and agency partners of DEM's progress and challenges in meeting its decarbonization, clean energy, and other mandates. 5. Data analysis | Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis by developing methodologies and conducting rigorous analyses using energy, emissions, City property, and programmatic datasets. Complete self-review of analytical work before packaging clear, decision-ready findings for senior leadership. 6. Compliance reporting | Work with DEM's Units to comply with reporting requirements set forth by local law and executive order. Coordinate and generate reports using different datasets maintained by DEM and City agencies using different platforms and software, aggregate data from multiple sources and perform QA/QC on draft reports, work with DCAS offices and external partners to finalize reports, draft and copy edit narrative contextualizing report contents and findings, improve report production methodology and assist in improving software systems and datasets to make reporting more accurate, efficient, and informative to DEM and the public. 7. Relationship management | Develop positive working relationships with colleagues across DEM's Units, with agency partners, and across city government as needed to advance DEM's mission. Communicate professionally, proactively, and effectively to ensure all parties have the information necessary to advance their work. 8. Deliverable production | Produce outcome-focused agendas, memos, workbooks, presentations, compliance reports, and other deliverables with keen attention to detail. Integrate feedback from colleagues transparently and with fidelity to ensure a high standard of quality. Clearly communicate outcomes of analysis and findings in an accurate, persuasive, and clear way to an audience of diverse stakeholders. Flexible Work Update: This position may be eligible for remote work up to two days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and DC37.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or 2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or 3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

The preferred candidate will bring the following skills and experience to the position: - At least two years of relevant project management and data analysis experience, with additional experience strongly preferred. - Strong working knowledge of building energy management and emissions reduction practices, including relevant technical, policy, legislation, and program knowledge. - Experience working in City government or knowledge of City government operations a plus. - Strong analytical abilities: equally comfortable performing quantitative and qualitative analysis. - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. - High level of organization: committed to accuracy and detail oriented. - High level of personal initiative and flexibility: able to handle multiple responsibilities and deadlines simultaneously and succeed at working independently. - Demonstrated openness to feedback and coaching to grow as a professional. - Proficiency in Excel, Power Point, and Salesforce essential, and PowerBI and Sharepoint preferred.

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

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.