Deputy Commissioner for Policy, Programs, and Research
Core
Leads the development, execution, and integration of policy and programmatic work to ensure immigrant New Yorkers can access critical services, economic opportunities, and pathways to stability through coordinated City systems.
Role type
Senior policy and program leader (government)
Builds
A unified portfolio spanning legal services, language access, education, and workforce/economic opportunity programs.
Domain
Public sector / Government / Immigrant affairs / Social services
Required skills
Strategic judgment, operational discipline, cross-agency coordination, program portfolio management, policy development, team leadership, crisis response, data-driven decision making
Preferred skills
Experience in government or large mission-driven organizations, managing complex initiatives in high-pressure environments
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Set and drive strategic direction for policy and programmatic work; oversee design, implementation, and evaluation of programs; lead development of policy initiatives; integrate economic justice into policy and program work; lead coordination with City agencies; oversee policy and programmatic responses to emerging issues; supervise policy and program staff
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities