ADVISOR FOR STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

Strategic Advisor

Candidate must be permanent in the Administrative Staff Analyst Civil Service Title. Under administrative direction of the OCSS Executive Deputy Commissioner, with wide latitude for independent initiative, judgment and decision-making, the Strategic Advisor is responsible for researching, developing and evaluating targeted strategies for communicating with OCSS's clients (custodial parents, noncustodial parents and guardians), community-based organizations (CBOs), the other government agencies and, based on feedback and research, recommends improvements and new opportunities. S / he acts as a senior leadership agent for effectuating the development and amendment of policies, multi-year plans and improvement strategies to ensure that the Division's goals are aligned with OCSS's goals and the overall goals of the Agency. Interprets agency and governmental policy and regulations, identifies training needs, and analyzes statistical data and work products to ensure quality control, compliance with current policies and procedures and operational efficiency.

The Office of Child Support Services (OCSS) is recruiting one (1) Administrative Staff Analyst NM-II to function as the Advisor for Strategic Initiatives within Office of The Executive Deputy Commissioner. Responsibilities include :

• Researching, developing, and evaluating targeted strategies for communicating with OCSS's clients, community-based organizations, and other government agencies.
• Acting as a senior leadership agent for developing and amending policies, multi-year plans, and improvement strategies.
• Responsible for the ongoing strategic planning and support of projects that relate to changes in policy for the child support program.
• Based on analysis of program data and existing procedures, identifying changes in policies and procedures to assist the program in identifying anomalies in the system and suggesting resources for vulnerable populations.
• Supervising interns and overseeing special projects.
• Acting as a liaison with other units, divisions, and the State by obtaining or sharing information to facilitate cooperation and coordinate activities.

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Skills :

55a Program : This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a program. Please indicate on your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a program.

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.