Deputy Director & Chief of Staff
CityOfNewYork
Posted: March 13, 2026
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Quick Summary
Working as a Deputy Director and Chief of Staff, you will lead the administration's efforts to make the city more affordable, reduce inequality, improve public safety, and make the economy stronger. This role requires a strong leadership and communication skills, as well as experience in public administration and project management.
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Job Description
The Agency You’ll Join:
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. We value leadership, transparency, fairness, and efficiency as we actively seek diverse talents from various sectors to join our team. For current job opportunities, visit our careers page.
The Team You’ll Work With:
The Office of Federal Affairs coordinates the City's interaction with the Federal administration and Congress. The office keeps the Mayor and City agencies informed about pending or important issues affecting the City. The office also advocates on behalf of the city and is the DC liaison between the City and other cities seeking to work together on federal issues.
The Problems You’ll Solve:
The Deputy Director will be assigned a portfolio and will be responsible for all related legislative and budget activity, hearings, and member requests. The Deputy Director also acts as a liaison between the Mayor’s Office and elected officials and agencies. The Deputy Director also facilitates and approves meetings between the Mayor’s Office and elected officials.
In addition to managing a portfolio, the Deputy Director will perform the following additional duties:
- Support the management of external relations with the elected officials and other relevant stakeholders.
- Support or own management of legislative portfolios and responsibilities with the Federal Legislative.
- Affairs director and staff.
- In coordination with the broader IGA Office, respond to inquiries and requests from external partners.
- Advocate for policies benefitting New York City on the federal level.
- Support FLA and IGA leadership in the development of strategic plans, advocacy for policies and initiatives that affect New York City, and drive implementation.
About You:
- You can demonstrate an understanding of and experience with any combination of the following: the federal legislative process, public policy analysis, New York City government and agency operations, and federal advocacy or intergovernmental relations.
Special Assistant (MA)-MGRL - 0668A
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- 7+ years of experience.
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.