Deputy Chief of Staff

About this role

# Deputy Chief of Staff

• DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS SERV.

Posted on

11/06/2026

• Full-time

Location

MANHATTAN

• No exam required

Department

Executive

Salary range: $75,443.00 – $90,000.00

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## Job Description

Agency Description

The Department of Small Business Services (SBS) is a dynamic, client-centered Agency whose mission is to serve New York’s small businesses and commercial districts. SBS makes it easier for companies in New York City to form, do business, and grow by providing direct assistance to business owners, promoting commercial districts, promoting financial and economic opportunity among minority and women-owned businesses, preparing New Yorkers for jobs, and linking employers with a skilled and qualified workforce.


Job Description:

SBS is seeking a highly organized, strategic and proactive Deputy Chief of Staff to join the Executive Office. Reporting directly to the Chief of Staff, this role will support the Commissioner and Chief of Staff in managing executive office operations, briefings and agency-wide priorities. The ideal candidate brings strong project management, policy analysis, writing and relationship management skills, alongside management experience.


Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Serve as a key operational leader in the Executive Office. Manage workflows, track priorities and deadlines, and make sure priority projects progress across the agency.
• Supervise the Commissioner’s support staff, oversee agency briefings, manage daily and weekly updates, and external correspondence for accuracy and completeness.
• Lead complex cross-divisional projects from planning through implementation. Set timelines, track deliverables, flag risks early and help resolve issues as they arise.
• Analyze proposed legislation, rules and policy affecting SBS and its constituents. Lead ad-hoc teams implementing new initiatives across divisions.
• Serve as a liaison with City Hall, othe...