Jobs at New York City Economic Development Corporation

Conducts economic research and data analysis on NYC population, migration, labor markets, business activity, affordability, and neighborhood trends. Maintains recurring economic indicators, supports fiscal and impact modeling, prepares policy briefs and reports, reviews analytical code and spreadsheets, and communicates findings to agency leadership, policymakers, and external stakeholders. The role also manages analytical workstreams, responds to data requests, contributes to data infrastructure, and supports NYCEDC thought leadership.

Supports Power BI dashboard and report development, data modeling, Power Query transformations, DAX measures, reporting workflows, troubleshooting, and user support. Helps improve data collection and internal processes using PowerApps and Microsoft 365 tools, including SharePoint, Teams, Power Automate, and Microsoft Lists. Collaborates across teams in a real estate and asset management environment.

Coordinates HR administrative, compliance, and employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, offboarding, payroll support, HR systems, employee data, reporting, organizational charts, recruiting logistics, policy maintenance, and audit documentation. The role develops dashboards and tracking tools, analyzes workforce trends, supports employee programs, and improves HR processes while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and timely communication.

Provides legal support for NYCEDC transactional, real estate, finance, construction, infrastructure, and economic development matters. Drafts, reviews, and negotiates agreements; supports closings, corporate governance, compliance, litigation, discovery, and dispute resolution. Conducts legal research and prepares memoranda while advising internal stakeholders and coordinating with external counsel, public agencies, developers, lenders, and other counterparties.

Leads community and media relations strategies for NYCEDC, including targeted outreach, media briefings, press materials, digital communications, crisis response, and stakeholder coordination. Builds relationships with media outlets, community partners, City agencies, and internal teams; translates complex initiatives into accessible messaging; supports events and monitors media engagement to strengthen organizational reputation.

Leads legislative and public policy initiatives supporting NYCEDC economic development, infrastructure, workforce, innovation, and neighborhood growth priorities. Analyzes legislation and regulations, develops policy recommendations and legislative strategies, prepares hearing and executive materials, supports government approvals, and builds relationships with elected officials, agencies, unions, advocates, communities, and other stakeholders. Coordinates cross-functional project efforts and public engagement while advising leadership and managing complex policy initiatives.

Leads a portfolio of 6–10 capital design and construction projects valued at over $100 million. Responsibilities include procuring and coordinating architecture, engineering, construction, and consultant teams; overseeing planning, design, regulatory approvals, bidding, construction, closeout, budgets, schedules, risks, and deliverables; and aligning internal and external stakeholders throughout project delivery.

Leads NYCEDC’s community partnership strategy across major projects, overseeing engagement, participatory planning, transparency, community benefits, stakeholder relationships, and accountability measures. Advises senior leaders and project teams, translates community feedback into recommendations, strengthens public trust, and manages community-facing staff. Requires extensive collaboration with elected officials, agencies, civic organizations, labor, businesses, and residents, including attendance at community meetings and occasional evening or weekend events.

Oversee NYCEDC small and micro purchase procurements and an assigned registration portfolio. Advise project managers throughout solicitation, evaluation, execution, registration, and closeout; interpret procurement policies; review documentation; coordinate with Budget, MIS, and cross-departmental stakeholders; provide status updates; support registration correspondence; and educate teams on M/W/DBE procurement methods.

Designs, develops, enhances, tests, deploys, and supports full-stack enterprise applications, data platforms, integrations, dashboards, and reporting solutions. Partners with stakeholders and technical teams to gather requirements, design solutions, improve processes, manage application lifecycles, and ensure system reliability, security, scalability, data quality, and governance. Responsibilities also include project coordination, documentation, performance monitoring, quality assurance, and post-implementation support.

The AVP leads M/W/DBE compliance and participation across assigned portfolios, managing procurement requirements, goal setting, monitoring, reporting, stakeholder coordination, and risk mitigation. The role develops quantitative analyses, dashboards, policies, and executive briefings; identifies participation barriers; leads outreach, capacity-building, negotiations, and process improvements; and supports strategic research and regulatory reporting. The AVP also represents the organization with external stakeholders and may oversee interns and temporary staff.

Supports project documentation, procurement, contract administration, invoice review, payment processing, compliance monitoring, funding reconciliation, and discrepancy resolution. Coordinates with project managers, vendors, contractors, and internal departments to advance approvals and maintain accurate project and financial records. Develops reports, dashboards, trackers, process documentation, and standard operating procedures while identifying opportunities to improve or automate team workflows.

The Vice President, Neighborhood Strategies leads cross-functional project teams, provides strategic direction, engages with stakeholders, and mentors junior staff, focusing on inclusive economic growth in NYC.

Lead multi-stakeholder strategy projects using quantitative and qualitative research. Develop scopes, workplans, and Excel-based analyses; interview stakeholders; craft clear recommendations and influence senior City and EDC leaders. Collaborate across agencies and contribute to team culture and capacity building.

Manages economic development financing and tax incentive transactions from origination through closing. Conducts financial analysis, eligibility reviews, due diligence, site visits, and stakeholder coordination. Advises businesses and nonprofits on NYC financing programs, presents recommendations to leadership and governing boards, supports new financial assistance programs, and guides junior staff on transactions and program requirements.

The Senior Counsel provides legal support and representation in transactions, advises on compliance, manages contracts, and conducts legal research.

The Senior Vice President leads government and community relations initiatives, sets departmental goals, manages staff, and enhances the organization's public profile and relationships with stakeholders.

Lead partnership development and stakeholder engagement across NYCEDC programs, manage cross-functional projects and the International Portfolio, oversee procurement and program implementation, track metrics and financial performance, draft presentations and memos for senior stakeholders, represent NYCEDC at events and trade missions, and support business development and event activities.

The Senior Policy Analyst will perform fiscal and economic impact modeling, conduct quantitative research, and communicate findings to stakeholders, focusing on NYCEDC projects.

Lead strategic vision and operations for the Brooklyn Marine Terminal Development Corporation, manage redevelopment planning and project delivery, oversee budgets and governance, lead community and stakeholder engagement, direct developer selection and real estate negotiations, build and manage staff, and represent BMTDC to government and public audiences to drive inclusive economic development.