Deputy Commissioner for Policy and External Affairs
Core
Lead policy strategy and external affairs for NYC's for-hire transportation regulator, focusing on driver dignity, corporate accountability, and a collaborative transit system.
Role type
Senior policy leader and strategic advisor
Builds
Strategic policy frameworks, public reports, and data-driven policy recommendations
Domain
Public sector regulation, urban mobility, labor economics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic policy vision, data analytics interpretation, stakeholder engagement, program evaluation, economic planning, public relations coordination
Preferred skills
Experience in budget administration, labor market research, operations research
Technologies
Data analytics tools, public reporting platforms
Responsibilities
Set strategic direction for labor, tech, and transit policy; integrate economic justice into policy work; supervise policy, data, and outreach teams; coordinate with legal, operations, and enforcement teams; conduct major policy studies driven by data insights; lead media engagement and public reporting; align policy efforts with City agencies.
Seniority
Senior, executive-level leadership