Chief of Staff

City of New York - New York, NY

Full-time

New York, NY

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Chief of Staff (COS) at DCAS plays a crucial role in advancing the Deputy Commissioner's priorities and managing the day-to-day operations of the Deputy Commissioner's office. This position involves providing guidance on sensitive matters, developing financial standards, and ensuring effective communication within the agency. The COS will also support high-priority projects and coordinate responses to external inquiries, making it a pivotal role in the agency's operations.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and implementation of financial standards and procedures for FBM and DCAS.
• Strengthen FBM's internal procedures and processes under the Deputy Commissioner's guidance.
• Provide troubleshooting assistance to the Deputy Commissioner on various issues.
• Support the delivery of high-priority special projects at the request of the Deputy Commissioner.
• Ensure high-quality communication among agency staff and coordinate intra-agency meetings.
• Work with the HR business partner to advance FBM's HR needs.
• Serve as the Liaison to the DCAS communications and external affairs teams.
• Ensure timely responses to City Council deadlines on DCAS Terms & Conditions budget reports.
• Develop and implement protocols for briefing the Deputy Commissioner for meetings.
• Prepare briefing documents for external hearings in coordination with the Assistant Commissioner.
• Serve as FBM's PMMR/MMR liaison to ensure timely updates.