Senior Policy and Finance Analyst, Sustainability

Senior Policy and Finance Analyst, Sustainability

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• DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS

Posted on

10/28/2026

• Full-time

Location

NYC-ALL BOROS

• No exam required

Department

Sust Policy & Legal Affairs

Salary range: $109,565.00 – $126,000.00

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Job Description

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Join the fight against climate change and take advantage of a unique opportunity on the cutting edge of climate policy at the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB). DOB plays an essential role in implementing New York City’s ground-breaking climate policies, including Local Law 97, which significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions from the city’s largest buildings.

The Department’s Bureau of Sustainability is actively developing the policies and regulations needed to advance New York City’s climate goals. In a city where buildings contribute nearly three-quarters of our greenhouse gas emissions, a focus on efficiency, building energy usage, and decarbonization is critical.

DOB is committed to becoming the nation’s premier municipal building organization, enhancing the quality of life for all New Yorkers, and making our city a safer and healthier place to live.

The Sustainability Bureau seeks a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Senior Policy and Financial Analyst, a key role responsible for helping to implement and administer DOB’s sustainability policies and support the Bureau’s mission.

The Senior Policy and Financial Analyst will be instrumental in directing the development, management, communication, and evaluation of policies, processes, and programs that impact building energy efficiency and carbon reduction.

The successful candidate will be able to move between high-level policy questions and practical implementation details, including how laws and rules are operationalized through data systems, filings, guidance, case review, audit, and enforcement.

Under administrative direction, with the widest latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative, performs technical work, research and analysis and serves as project leader to implement sustainability projects. Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Analyze issues involving building energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, electrification, energy efficiency, renewable energy credits, offsets, and other carbon-reduction strategies, including through scenario analysis and implementation frameworks that assess costs, assumptions, emissions impacts, compliance options, and operational feasibility. Plan and direct related research.
• Evaluate and support funding and financing strategies that advance building decarbonization, including incentive programs, financing mechanisms, public-private partnerships, contracts, and other approaches to reducing implementation barriers.
• Translate laws, rules, and policy objectives into practical, auditable, and enforceable programs, processes, guidance, and system requirements.
• Prepare policy memoranda, executive briefings, guidance documents, technical summaries, presentations, fact sheets, and decision materials.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and communicate complex policy and technical issues effectively to internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional projects involving program teams, agency leadership, vendors, consultants, partner agencies, and regulated stakeholders.
• Identify recurring operational or stakeholder issues and develop recommendations for process improvements, guidance, rulemaking, or legislative changes.

REMOTE WORK

This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program.

To Apply

Visit Jobs NYC (cityjobs.nyc.gov) to view and apply for available positions. Search by agency (Department of Buildings), keywords, or for the specific Job ID #.

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ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.

CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST - 21744

Minimum Qualifications --------------------------

1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.

To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:

1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or

2. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or

3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above.

Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.

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Probationary Period

Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

Preferred Skills

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• Exceptional research, writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills. - Demonstrated experience leading complex projects or initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities. - Strong project management skills, including planning, implementation, coordination, risk management, and performance tracking. - Experience translating policy objectives into operational processes, program requirements, and implementation strategies. - Experience developing, evaluating, or implementing funding, financing, contracting, or incentive mechanisms in support of public policy or program objectives. - Ability to analyze quantitative and qualitative information and communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including experience preparing executive-level briefings and building consensus across diverse stakeholders. - Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with a high degree of judgment and professionalism. - Experience in government, regulatory, legal, public-policy, sustainability, energy, climate, buildings, infrastructure, or similarly complex settings. - Proficiency with information technology systems, data-driven decision-making tools, and Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

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New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

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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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Job ID

808411

Posted until

11/11/2026

Title code

21744

Civil service title

CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST

Title classification

Non-Competitive-5

Business title

Senior Policy and Finance Analyst, Sustainability

• Experience level: Experienced (non-manager)

Job level

4A

Number of positions

1

Work location

280 Broadway, 7th Floor, N.Y.

• Category: Green Jobs

Senior Policy and Finance Analyst, Sustainability