City of New York

Job Description

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ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN FINANCE BOARD

The Campaign Finance Board is a nonpartisan, independent city agency that empowers New Yorkers to have a greater impact on their elections. Our mission is to make local democracy more open, transparent, and equitable by removing barriers to participation.

We make it easier for New Yorkers to vote, meaningfully support candidates for city office, and run for office themselves. NYC Votes, our voter engagement initiative, meets people where they are to share trustworthy election information and help New Yorkers make a plan to vote. We publish the citywide Voter Guide, which delivers information about candidates directly to voters’ doors. Our public matching funds program ensures small contributions can make a big difference, allowing regular people to run for office by relying on the support of other regular people, not just wealthy donors and special interests. And we lift the veil on how candidates raise and spend money, increasing transparency and accountability in local government.

We believe that when every New Yorker is empowered to participate meaningfully in elections, candidates will better reflect the communities they serve, elected leaders will be more accountable to the public, and New Yorkers will have a democracy they can truly trust.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

Strategy, Products, and Innovation (SPI) is a new department responsible for leading the development of new initiatives and driving innovation across the agency’s existing products and programs. We oversee and implement the agency’s strategic plan, and we work across departments to pilot, build, and maintain new policies and technologies that will support future elections.

The Strategy & Policy department sits within SPI division and leads the agency’s strategic planning and policy development work. The Strategic Planning Operations team oversees implementation and execution of the agency’s 7-year strategic plan. They help put the agency’s long-term goals into action by coordinating efforts across departments, tracking progress, evaluating and measuring impact, and recommending changes to the strategic plan.

The Director of Strategic Planning Operations oversees the Strategic Planning Operations team and serves as a key liaison between the executive team and department heads. This is a new role, and the Director will be responsible for building the team from the ground up, including hiring and managing at least three new staff members. This role requires a strong strategic mindset, data fluency, and collaborative leadership to manage relationships with stakeholders across the agency.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Strategic plan execution and internal coordination

• Lead implementation of the agency’s 7-year strategic plan and identify additional strategic initiatives that enhance internal operations and agency effectiveness.
• Work closely with CFB executive team, senior leadership, and department heads to support their teams’ strategic planning efforts to ensure that all departments align their initiatives with the agency’s strategic objectives.
• Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration to optimize efficiency and strategic plan execution.
• Make recommendations to change agency strategic plan based on data and measurements of program performance and impact.
• Advocate for necessary funding and resources to support the successful execution of initiatives.

Program performance measurement & process improvement

• Develop and monitor objectives and key results (OKRs) to measure the impact of strategic initiatives.
• Utilize data analytics and research to inform decision-making and improve agency operations.
• Present data-driven insights and recommendations to senior leadership and internal stakeholders.
• Identify inefficiencies in internal processes and recommend program improvements.
• Streamline workflows and optimize the use of resources to achieve strategic objectives.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement across the organization.

Internal communication, information transparency, and reporting

• Communicate the impact of strategic initiatives through internal reports, presentations, and dashboards.
• Conduct regular internal briefing meetings with unit heads to ensure transparency in strategic progress and alignment of team plans with agency ones.
• Support Public Relations team in developing communication strategies to keep staff informed of strategic initiatives and progress.

Management and leadership

• Hire, manage, mentor, and coach strategic planning operations team staff; identify and support areas for professional development; ensure CFB performance standards and values are apparent through all reporting lines
• Continuously evaluate and innovate on strategies and tactics; foster and encourage an adaptive and forward-thinking agency culture.
• Recommend organizational development changes to senior leadership to align agency structure, processes, and workforce with strategic objectives.
• Work with People Operations to identify opportunities for training and development to staff to support strategic goals.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & OTHER BEHAVIORS (KSAOs)

We're seeking individuals eager to make an impact, even if they don't tick every box on our job description. We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and the unique blend of lived experiences, non-traditional education pathways, practical know-how, and a variety of skills and abilities that each candidate brings to the table. If you're ready to learn and grow with us, we encourage you to apply and be part of our dynamic team.

KSAOs are attributes essential to perform a job.

Knowledge

• Understanding of organizational development principles and change management strategies.
• Strong familiarity with data analysis methods and tools to assess program performance and operational efficiency.
• Knowledge of public sector or government agency operations preferred.
• Awareness of communication strategies for internal transparency and employee engagement.
• Familiarity with equity-centered or inclusive strategic planning approaches.

Skills

• Use of strategic planning frameworks, processes, and measurement tools (e.g., OKRs, KPIs, balanced scorecard, or similar).
• Use of project and performance measurement tools (Monday.com, ClickUp, Trello, or similar)
• Proficiency with data visualization and analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Excel, or similar).
• Strategic thinking with a demonstrated ability to align multi-department initiatives with broader organizational goals.
• Advanced project management skills, including planning, execution, and monitoring of complex initiatives.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting; ability to synthesize data into actionable insights for diverse audiences.
• Strong facilitation and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, presentations, and internal communications.

Abilities

• Ability to lead cross-departmental collaboration and foster a culture of shared ownership for strategic goals.
• Ability to coach, develop, and inspire a high-performing team of analysts.
• Ability to evaluate and improve internal processes, streamline workflows, and promote continuous improvement.
• Ability to advocate for resources, navigate complex organizational structures, and influence senior stakeholders.
• Ability to assess impact, pivot strategically, and make data-informed recommendations to adjust priorities.

Other

• Strong commitment to organizational mission, values, and public service.
• Demonstrated emotional intelligence, adaptability, and resilience in a dynamic work environment.
• Proactive, forward-thinking leadership style with a focus on results and accountability.
• Collaborative, inclusive approach to problem-solving and team-building.
• Commitment to equity, transparency, and operational excellence.

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Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by at least twelve-semester credits (or the equivalent of twelve-semester credits) in accounting, auditing, business or public administration, computer science, economics, finance, statistics, graphic design, personnel or human resources administration, user experience design, or a closely related area of study and one year of satisfactory full-time experience in accounting, auditing (including compliance or investigative auditing), business or public administration, business analysis, computer science, database administration, economics, finance, fiscal or economic management or research, statistics, graphic design, personnel or human resources administration, user experience design, or a closely related field; or

A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of experience as described in “1” above; or

Education and/or experience equivalent to “1” above.

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.

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