Director of Policy, Assistant or Deputy

About the New York State Executive Chamber

The New York State Executive Chamber works to meet the needs of all New Yorkers by advancing the Governor’s policy initiatives and agenda, as well as overseeing government operations. We coordinate with state agencies, federal and local governments, and community stakeholders to address issues and develop strategies to serve the people of New York State. Career opportunities range from policy, legal counsel, legislative affairs, communications, operations, appointments, and more. Working in the Executive Chamber is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of New York and make a significant difference in the lives of millions of New Yorkers. Employees can feel proud of being a part of something bigger and ultimately making changes for the better as part of that work.

About the Position

This role is being filled as either an Assistant Director or Deputy Director of Policy. The appointment level and corresponding salary will be determined based on the successful applicant’s depth of expertise and years of relevant experience.

As a member of the New York Executive Chamber, the Assistant or Deputy Director of Policy serves under the Director of Policy, and is charged with driving the development of the Governor’s policy agenda. This includes creatively developing original policy ideas that are responsive to the needs of New Yorkers, directly advising the Governor and Senior Staff on various issues, contributing to the development of the Governor’s yearly State of the State address, policy agenda, and accompanying Budget, supporting the Governor’s Policy Director in defining the policy agenda for the State, supporting the implementation of priority policy initiatives with state agencies, and supporting issue campaigns. The Assistant or Deputy Director for Policy will be expected to work across diverse issue areas and be able to match expertise on specific areas of focus with a wide-angle perspective on New York’s policy landscape.

The Assistant or Deputy Director of Policy works in close coordination with the Executive Chamber Policy team, Operations team, and Communications team.

This position is 100% onsite at our office in either Albany, NY or New York City, NY.

Duties

• Originates, researches, and proposes policy proposals to the Governor and Senior Staff.
• Writes portions of the Governor's State of the State, the principal annual statement of the Governor’s policy priorities.
• Spearheads and supports issue campaigns with internal and external stakeholders to cultivate buy-in and awareness of the Governor’s policy agenda.
• Oversees specific policy issue areas, working with members of Chamber and New York State agencies.
• Produces and reviews speeches, briefing materials, policy memos, and publicly facing materials on tight and potentially overlapping deadlines.
• Consults with non-governmental agencies, organizations and stakeholder groups.
• Travels between NYC, Albany, and throughout NYS as needed
• Performs related duties as requested.

Knowledge & Skills

• Broad familiarity with New York State government and the legislative process.
• Proven ability to navigate sensitive political or stakeholder environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Assistant Director of Policy: Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of full-time, professional experience with a focus on public administration, public policy development, or related topics. Deputy Director of Policy: Bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of full-time, professional experience with a focus on public administration, public policy development, or related topics.

Employment with the New York State Executive Chamber is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in 2-3 specific policy areas driven by the state coupled with general awareness of New York’s broader policy landscape.
• Experience in driving specific outcomes in policy matters, including having overseen the development of legislation, private initiatives, or other policy change.

Pay & Benefits

Salary Ranges

Assistant Director: $130,000-$150,000

Deputy Director: $170,000-$190,000

The NYS Executive Chamber offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave with additional personal and sick time, paid holidays, NYS pension plan, affordable health insurance options such as The Empire Plan and several regional HMO options, no-cost Dental and Vision Care insurance, optional Life Insurance up to $500,000 or 5x salary, Flex Spending Account, Deferred Compensation Plan, Employee Assistance Program, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

Application Deadline

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

How to Apply

Applicants should use the LinkedIn Apply button to send in their résumé for consideration.

Agency Contact Information

The NYS Executive Chamber hiring team can be reached via email: recruitment@exec.ny.gov.

For reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process, please send your request to EmployeeRelations@exec.ny.gov.

Equal Opportunity Statement

NYS Executive Chamber is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic groups, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.