Chief Of Staff

About the

Agency:

The New York City Department of Housing Preservation Development (HPD) promotes quality and affordability in the city's housing, and diversity and strength in the city's neighborhoods because every New Yorker deserves a safe, affordable place to live in a neighborhood they love.

• We maintain building and resident safety and health
• We create opportunities for New Yorkers through housing affordability
• We engage New Yorkers to build and sustain neighborhood strength and diversity.

________________________________________ Your Team The Office of Asset and Property Management (APM) leads the agency's efforts to protect the City's investment in affordable housing and ensure that properties remain stable, financially sound, and affordable over the long term. APM actively monitors the performance and regulatory compliance of projects sponsored, supervised, and owned by the City, while also connecting individuals and families to affordable housing opportunities. APM is composed of three divisions: Asset Management, Property Management, and Housing Supervision.

Your Impact:

As the Chief of Staff to the Deputy Commissioner of Asset and Property Management, you serve as the Deputy Commissioner's principal strategic and policy advisor, ensuring executive readiness, disciplined messaging, and operational alignment across a complex housing portfolio impacting more than 170,000 affordable units, the Mitchell-Lama portfolio (98 developments, approximately 50,000 units). You ensure the Deputy Commissioner is fully prepared for high-visibility engagements with City Council, the Commissioner of HPD, the Mayor's Office, and other senior stakeholders by delivering accurate data, clear strategy, and proactive risk identification that protects the Agency's credibility and strengthens executive decision-making.

Your Role:

You provide executive-level strategic guidance and serve as the central coordination point across Asset Management, Property Management, and Housing Supervision. You lead executive briefing preparation, policy analysis, and interagency coordination, translating complex operational, legislative, and financial matters into clear, defensible executive narratives and ensuring alignment, accountability, and strategic discipline across the Deputy Commissioner's portfolio.

Your Responsibilities:

Executive Preparation & Strategic Support

• Prepare executive briefing materials for City Council hearings, Commissioner briefings, Mayoral meetings, and other high-level engagements.
• Develop line-by-line talking points, issue briefs, and anticipated Q&A responses.
• Conduct policy research and analyze legislative, regulatory, operational, and budgetary matters.
• Identify political, operational, and reputational risks in advance.
• Attend hearings and executive meetings to provide real-time support. Interagency & Legislative Coordination
• Serve as liaison to City Hall, HPD Executive Leadership, the Mayor's Office, City Council, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-divisional messaging and alignment.
• Track legislation and regulatory changes impacting housing portfolios.
• Review and synthesize interagency work product prior to executive review. Policy & Operational Analysis
• Analyze portfolio performance data, compliance reports, housing placement metrics, and financial indicators.
• Draft executive memoranda, strategic recommendations, and summaries.
• Identify operational gaps and recommend corrective strategies.
• Support development of programming and technology initiatives. Executive Office Support
• Coordinate executive priorities across seven direct reports and multiple divisions.
• Prepare correspondence and formal communications.
• Support oversight of major initiatives including asset management, Mitchell-Lama supervision and, TIL, and City-owned property management operations. Executive Presence & On-Site Requirements
• Conduct in-person preparation sessions and attend hearings and City Hall meetings.
• Coordinate directly with division directors and leadership.
• Support urgent or time-sensitive matters requiring immediate response.
• Manage confidential executive-level materials.
• Work extended hours as necessary. Minimum Qual Requirements
• Demonstrated experience supporting senior executive leadership in government or large public agencies.
• Strong understanding of housing policy, asset management, regulatory compliance, and public sector operations.
• Ability to analyze legislation and prepare policy memoranda.
• Exceptional writing skills with the ability to draft executive-level talking points and briefing documents.
• High political acumen and discretion in handling sensitive matters.
• Ability to operate under pressure in high-visibility environments.
• Strong coordination skills across complex, multi-unit organizations.
• Capacity to synthesize large volumes of operational and policy information into concise executive guidance.
• Willingness to maintain consistent in-office presence and attend external executive engagements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A master's degree in public administration (MPA), Public Policy (MPP), Urban Planning, Business Administration (MBA), Government, or a Juris Doctor (JD).
• Experience preparing executive briefing materials, legislative testimony, policy memoranda, and high-level correspondence for senior elected or appointed officials.
• Demonstrated experience interfacing with City Hall, legislative bodies, or intergovernmental stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of housing policy, affordable housing programs, regulatory compliance frameworks, and public-sector operations.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex operational, legislative, and financial information into concise executive-level documents.

Substitution:

A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and relevant executive-level government experience may be considered.

Preferred Skills:

• Exceptional communication and writing skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Share Point.
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills

ONLY CANDIDATES IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCUREMENT ANALYST OR COMPARABLE TITLE WILL BE CONSIDERED

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. The NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions, or status changes, including H-1B visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position at the time of application.

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCUREMENT ANA

• 82976 Minimum Qualifications 1.

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of full-time satisfactory professional experience in purchasing, procurement, contract administration or a related field, at least eighteen months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity or supervising professional personnel performing duties in one or more of the above fields; or 2. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have the eighteen months of administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience described in "1" above. Possession of an acceptable professional procurement certification may be substituted for up to one year of the experience described in "1" above. However, all candidates must have the eighteen months of administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience described in "1" above. 55a Program This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program. 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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/. 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.