Executive Director of Strategy and Planning, Bureau of Division Management

Department: MHy Division Management
Job Title: Executive Director of Strategy and Planning, Bureau of Division Management
Salary Range: $112,458 - $154,875
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: 42-09 28th Street, Queens, NY
Posted: 06/02/2026 | Closes: 08/01/2026
Job ID: 782395 | Title Code: 21744
Civil Service Title: City Research Scientist
Experience Level: Executive

Job Description

The Mental Hygiene Division of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is responsible for policy, programs, and provider oversight related to mental health; alcohol and drug use; developmental delays and disabilities; and early intervention services. The work of the Division is informed by the goals of improving clinical and rehabilitative services; integrating mental health, substance use, and primary care; promoting healthy childhood development; reducing racial/ethnic and socioeconomic health inequalities; and promoting recovery. The Bureau of Division Management provides all non-program support for the Division of Mental Hygiene.

Duties Will Include But Not Be Limited To

- Act as the bureau's primary advisor on cross-unit priorities, coordination gaps, and operational risks, providing data-driven and research-informed recommendations to the Assistant Commissioner.
- Conduct literature reviews, data collection, and analysis to develop and recommend new policies and procedures for the bureau.
- Lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of bureau policies, programs, and procedures.
- Oversee and conduct research initiatives to inform strategic planning, program development, and policy recommendations.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to design and execute research studies.
- Establish goals, implementation strategies, data collection methods, and evaluation frameworks for bureau special initiatives.
- Design and oversee operational pilot programs requiring coordination across administrative units.
- Support enterprise system migrations by managing stakeholder outreach and facilitating cross-bureau change management efforts.
- Facilitate collaboration on shared initiatives by convening stakeholders and managing decision-making timelines.
- Serve as a liaison between the bureau and the Executive Deputy Commissioner's office to advance priority initiatives.
- Represent the bureau in division-wide and agency-level strategic initiatives.
- Chair and facilitate governance bodies for division-wide technology and software decisions.
- Convene and support data governance structures to establish division-wide standards.
- Oversee the development and implementation of research protocols.
- Analyze and interpret research findings to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for innovation.
- Monitor and communicate the progress of strategic initiatives through reports, presentations, and updates.
- Develop presentations, speeches, and briefing materials for the Assistant Commissioner.
- Support the onboarding and development of bureau leadership.
- Identify opportunities for innovation by staying informed on best practices in public health administration and strategic planning.

Preferred Skills

- Proven leadership and management experience, including hiring, personnel management, and team development.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Outstanding organizational, strategic planning, and project management skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
- Experience interpreting and applying programmatic, policy, and research data.
- Commitment to racial justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Extensive experience in public health, including conducting literature reviews and policy analyses.
- Proven ability to meet accelerated deadlines and manage multiple high-priority projects.
- High degree of flexibility, initiative, and adaptability.

Minimum Qualifications

1. For Assignment Level I: A master's degree in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.
2. For Assignment Level II and above: A doctorate degree with one year of full-time supervisory/research experience; OR a master's degree with three years of full-time research experience; OR equivalent combination. All candidates must have at least a master's degree and at least two years of described experience.

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

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment.

Benefits

- Premium-free health insurance plan saving employees over $10K annually.
- Public sector defined benefit pension plan.
- Tax-deferred savings program.
- Robust Worksite Wellness Program.
- Work From Home Policy: up to two days per week from home.
- Job security contributing to NYC public health.

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.