Senior Policy Analyst

About the role

The Senior Policy Analyst will work under the direction of the Policy & Strategy Implementation Lead to support policy work at CPHDS, including external policy work (legislation and regulations) and internal policy development, translating legal and policy requirements into data governance and system practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead or coordinate responses to legislation and proposed regulations at the federal, state, and local levels related to CPHDS programs and the populations we serve, including drafting position papers and comments.
• Develop and maintain a workflow to identify and monitor bills of interest.
• Manage discrete policy workstreams under the direction of the Policy Lead.
• Independently draft policy briefs and memoranda on policy topics and initiatives.
• Collaborate across CPHDS and the Health Department, representing CPHDS in policy workgroups and initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of CPHDS’s annual legislative and regulatory agendas.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of cross-cutting policy initiatives impacting black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), immigrants, LGBTQI+ and TGNCNB persons, homeless and unstably housed persons, justice involved persons, and other priority populations.
• Research, review, and summarize current and emerging best practices, guidance, and other local and national efforts from other jurisdictions, organizations, and associations to inform the Health Department’s policies.
• Maintain awareness of recognized frameworks and standards for privacy and security (e.g., NIST Privacy Framework, HIPAA Safe Harbor, FAIR data principles) as well as interoperability (e.g., HL7, FHIR, LOINC, USCDI).
• Collaborate with data stewards, program managers, analysts, and system owners to understand and address program-specific legal and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of agency-wide policies and protocols related to data privacy, security, and confidentiality.
• Evaluate risks of AI use in public health data and help develop internal policies and guidance for implementation of AI tools.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in Public Health or a related field
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in policy related to public health, data privacy, data governance, or a related field
• Experience in policy analysis, such as legislative or regulatory analysis and/or data governance, including drafting policy position statements and briefs
• Broad knowledge of public health topics, including health care delivery systems, health equity, and social determinants of health
• Excellent writing skills with ability to communicate in different styles and to varied audiences (e.g., memoranda, policies, abstracts, manuscripts, grants, proposals, protocols, presentations)
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities, including the ability to identify and elevate risks and decision points
• High attention to detail, organizational skills, and flexibility, with the ability to manage multiple evolving projects and priorities simultaneously
• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills, including excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent communication and coordination skills with ability to engage and facilitate cooperation among multiple stakeholders
• Project management skills, including the ability to prioritize work and produce high quality results on time with attention to detail, with minimal direction and supervision
• Experience navigating government processes, regulatory environments, or large bureaucratic organizations
• Experience with the New York State Legislature or New York City Council
• Knowledge of health care IT and data systems, including electronic health records
• Knowledge of clinical and public health data governance and data protection frameworks and regulations (e.g., HIPAA, NIST Privacy Framework)
• Knowledge of BIPOC, LGBTQI+, TGNCNB, immigrant, justice-involved, and homeless and unstably housed health-related topics

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Public Health or a related field
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in policy related to public health, data privacy, data governance, or a related field
• Experience in policy analysis, such as legislative or regulatory analysis and/or data governance, including drafting policy position statements and briefs
• Broad knowledge of public health topics, including health care delivery systems, health equity, and social determinants of health
• Excellent writing skills with ability to communicate in different styles and to varied audiences (e.g., memoranda, policies, abstracts, manuscripts, grants, proposals, protocols, presentations)
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities, including the ability to identify and elevate risks and decision points
• High attention to detail, organizational skills, and flexibility, with the ability to manage multiple evolving projects and priorities simultaneously
• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills, including excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent communication and coordination skills with ability to engage and facilitate cooperation among multiple stakeholders
• Project management skills, including the ability to prioritize work and produce high quality results on time with attention to detail, with minimal direction and supervision
• Experience navigating government processes, regulatory environments, or large bureaucratic organizations
• Experience with the New York State Legislature or New York City Council
• Knowledge of health care IT and data systems, including electronic health records
• Knowledge of clinical and public health data governance and data protection frameworks and regulations (e.g., HIPAA, NIST Privacy Framework)
• Knowledge of BIPOC, LGBTQI+, TGNCNB, immigrant, justice-involved, and homeless and unstably housed health-related topics

Skills

• Experience with state and national data-sharing initiatives (e.g. SHIN-NY, TEFCA), and federal/national interoperability standards and technology (HTI-5, USCDI, FHIR, HL7, etc.) is preferred
• Experience with AI, including assessing risks (e.g. re-identification of data) and opportunities (e.g. organizational policies to implement AI tools)
• Experience with the New York City Health Department’s Enterprise Data Platform (EDP)

Benefits

Hybrid Work Schedule. Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays. An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision. Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefits. Company Paid Life Insurance and Disability Coverage. 403 (b) + employer matching and discretionary company contributions. College Savings Plan. Ongoing training and continuous opportunities for professional growth and development.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

Monday-Friday Possibility of hybrid work 35 Hours Per Week