Deputy Commissioner for Policy, Programs, and Research

Deputy Commissioner for Policy, Programs, and Research

The New York City Mayor's Office is responsible for overseeing city services throughout the five boroughs, coordinating public agencies and departments, and managing public property. The administration is leading the fight in making the city more affordable, reducing inequality, improving public safety, ensuring delivery of efficient and effective services, and working to make New York City's economy stronger. The Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) was established in 1984 and incorporated into the New York City Charter in 2001 to promote the economic, civic, and social integration of immigrant New Yorkers, expand access to justice, and advance policies that strengthen immigrant communities across the city. MOIA serves as a bridge between city government and immigrant communities by advising on and supporting the development and implementation of policies and programs that improve access to services for immigrant New Yorkers and speakers of other languages. The office partners with City agencies and community organizations to strengthen language access, expand equitable access to services, and advance initiatives that support immigrant communities citywide.

The Deputy Commissioner for Policy, Programs, and Research leads the development, execution, and integration of MOIA's policy and programmatic work, ensuring that immigrant New Yorkers can access critical services, economic opportunities, and pathways to stability through coordinated City systems. This role oversees a unified portfolio spanning legal services, language access, education, and workforce and economic opportunity, and ensures that policy and programs operate as a cohesive system. This includes aligning service delivery with policy priorities, using real-time program insights to inform decision-making, and ensuring that City initiatives translate into measurable outcomes for immigrant New Yorkers. As a member of MOIA's Executive Team, the Deputy Commissioner plays a central role in shaping agency strategy, advancing cross-agency initiatives, and strengthening the City's overall approach to immigrant inclusion and economic stability. The Deputy Commissioner reports to the Chief of Staff and supervises policy and program leadership across the agency.

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree required. - 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in government, public policy, program management, or a related field, including significant experience managing teams and leading complex initiatives.

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.