Chief of Staff to the Chief Strategy Officer

New York City Department of Transportation
40000 - 165000
United States, New York, Manhattan
May 20, 2026
Agency Mission: The New York City Department of Transportation's (NYC DOT) mission is to provide for the safe, equitable, and sustainable movement of people and goods and create public spaces that strengthen our communities. The agency's vision is a transportation system that provides equitable mobility for all residents and visitors, is environmentally sustainable and built to adapt to the threat of climate change, and is driven by human power and clean energy. Position Summary: DOT is seeking a Chief of Staff (COS) to the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). This role ensures alignment across divisions, facilitates high-impact decision-making, and enhances internal and external collaboration. The ideal candidate will bring strong communication, program management, and relationship-building skills, along with sound judgment, in a fast-paced public-sector environment. This candidate has demonstrated knowledge of the transportation system landscape in New York City and will work closely with the strategy team on operational and policy issues related to all facets of DOT. Duties and Responsibilities: Leverage agency policy, intergovernmental affairs, and strategic communication tools to achieve agency goals and impact citywide narrative; support DOT strategic planning and related events, coordinate across senior leadership within the strategy unit and other DOT units; assist in managing CSO's administrative needs of the unit; coordinate the development of high-level briefs, speeches, reports, presentations, and responses to internal and external inquiries, as required and in coordination with DOT staff; Act as a key liaison with executive staff, City agencies, elected officials, industry stakeholders, advocates, and community partners. Agency Management & Culture: Support building a positive organizational culture that values transparency, accountability, equity, creativity, and public service excellence; ensure the timely and accurate delivery of information to the CSO, Commissioner, City Hall, and external stakeholders on critical operational and policy issues. Support Priority Programs: Provide additional support and strategic guidance on high-visibility programs, including but not limited to accessibility and equity initiatives, Vision Zero, regional projects of significance, sustainability, and agency innovation projects. STRATEGIC INITIATIVE SPECIALIS - 13389 Minimum Qualifications 1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college and 4 years of satisfactory experience of a nature to qualify for the duties and responsibilities of the position, at least 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, consultative or executive capacity or supervising personnel performing activities related to the duties of the position; or 2. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have the 18 months of administrative, managerial, executive, consultative or supervisory experience described in "1" above. Preferred Skills Master's degree in urban planning or related field. Must have the ability to masterfully juggle multiple requests and issues concurrently from a multitude of requesters, impeccable managerial and interpersonal skills, proven track record of effectively interacting with senior management and multiple constituents. Ability to work strategically and collaboratively across departments. Effective, versatile and action oriented. Excellent communication skills, organization, facilitation and customer service skills. Ability to interface with executive level management and give senior level presentations. Impeccable written and verbal communication skills - Experience in policy research and synthesis - Ability to prioritize, manage time, and engage in multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment - Organized, highly motivated, and able to work well independently and as part of a team - Strategic thinker - Leadership experience - Excellent presentation skills and advanced skill level of MS Office including Excel and Power Point. Public Service Loan Forgiveness 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 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 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.