Legislative Research Analyst

Legislative Analyst Position

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC 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.

Duties:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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.

Additional Desired Qualities:

• 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.

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 Public Health Solutions, 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.

Monday-Friday 35 Hours Per Week