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Agency General Services, Office of

Title Senior Policy Advisor For Strategic Planning (Special Assistant) VID 165272

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary Range From $100845 to $127474 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County New York

Street Address 450 7th Avenue

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10123

Minimum Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of relevant full-time work experience in public policy, project management, policy analysis, public sector management, research, data analysis, strategic planning, or related fields. An advanced degree in public administration, public policy, management, political science, government, law, or a closely related field preferred. Preferred Quals:In addition, the ideal candidate will possess the following skills: • Strong research skills and ability to pro-actively gather and analyze information from disparate sources. • Excellent project management and organizational skills. • Exceptional writing skills and ability to summarize complex concepts quickly, clearly, and concisely for audiences at all levels. • Strong presentation skills and experience producing professional-grade presentation materials using MS PowerPoint. • Flexibility and comfort with adapting to changing requirements and circumstances. • Ability to work with substantial independence, take ownership of projects, and successfully manage multiple priorities under pressure. • Solution-oriented thinking, intellectual curiosity, and ability to seek out innovative solutions to complex problems. • Eagerness to learn and understand new processes across a variety of different disciplines and sectors. • Ability to work collaboratively and with professionalism with colleagues at all levels and with external stakeholders. • Expertise in Microsoft Suite, including advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills, and use of remote presentation tools. • Familiarity with State government operations or working in a state or local government environment a plus.

Duties Description Senior Policy Advisor is a senior role in the Office of Strategic Planning. Under the direction of the Chief Strategy Officer, the incumbent will conduct policy analysis and assessments of OGS operations and develop proposals, decision documents, and briefs to support executive-level decision-making on strategic objectives. The Senior Policy Advisor will also facilitate, lead, and monitor progress on cross-divisional initiatives and assist in implementation of the agency’s strategic plan. Duties include but are not limited to: Policy and Operations Analysis • Perform in-depth, self-directed research and analysis on a range of complex issues including State agency business processes and best practices and operating models related to OGS’s major workstreams. • Conduct assessments of existing and proposed initiatives including review of key dependencies, stakeholder analysis, impacts, resources requirements, success measures, and constraints • Assist agency leaders in developing business cases and policy proposals related to cross-functional strategic initiatives. • Develop briefs and presentations concisely summarizing key findings, options, and points of decision; present findings and make recommendations to agency executives. • Lead and facilitate enterprise-wide initiatives and special projects as needed. Initiative Implementation and Tracking • Lead meetings and discussions with agency leaders and other internal stakeholders on implementation of the agency’s strategic initiatives. • Proactively coordinate with agency leaders and personnel to assess strategic initiative status and verify progress on deliverables and deadlines. • Closely track the details and status of ongoing strategic initiatives agency-wide using standard project management tools and methods. • Gather, interpret, and present performance data from disparate sources to measure initiative progress and highlight successes and challenges of implementation. • Oversee consultant resources as necessary including managing consultant adherence to agreed upon timelines and conducting quality control checks of work product. • Performing other duties as assigned • Occasional travel (20%) is required. About the Office of Strategic Planning: The Office of Strategic Planning within the Office of the Commissioner develops and refines OGS's strategic direction, manages the development and implementation of the agency's strategic plan, and facilitates major initiatives across divisions to advance strategic priorities. The Office also assesses initiatives and operations to ensure that actions and decision-making are focused, aligned, and coordinated across the organization in support of OGS's strategic goals.

Additional Comments The Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply. For a full version of OGS’s EEO/AA statement and benefits joining Team #OneOGS, please visit http://www.ogs.ny.gov/employment.Downstate: Location Pay of $3,400.

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Name Human Resources/MH

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

Notes on Applying Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.