The Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) leverages technology to drive opportunity, improve public safety, and help government run better across New York City. From delivering affordable broadband to protecting against cybersecurity threats and building digital government services, OTI is at the forefront of how the City delivers for New Yorkers in the 21st century. Watch our welcome video to see our work in action, follow us on social media @NYCOfficeofTech, and visit oti.nyc.gov to learn more. At OTI, we offer great benefits, and the chance to work on projects that have a meaningful impact on millions of people. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, and collaborate with other passionate professionals who share your drive and commitment to making a difference through technology. The Office of Technology and Innovation houses the Office of Information Privacy, which works to protect New Yorkers' identifying information. OIP is headed by the City's Chief Privacy Officer, who leads and implements the City's privacy strategy and policy, advises agencies on federal, state, and local privacy law, and counsels on citywide data-sharing practices. The Deputy Chief Privacy Officer, Strategic Affairs leads and executes the strategic initiatives of the Chief Privacy Officer for the City of New York, including associated domains of legal services, legislative matters, program management, partnerships, and training. The Deputy Chief Privacy Officer for Strategic Affairs will work across practice areas at the Office of Information Privacy and New York City in support of privacy protection. Responsibilities will include: * In the absence of the Chief Privacy Officer, assuming associated duties relating to Strategic Affairs and ensuring continuity of Office of Information Privacy operations; * Lead the Office of Information Privacy's legal, legislative, program management, partnerships, and training teams, including supervision of staff and operations; * Drive strategic direction of privacy protection for the City of New York, including managing highly sensitive projects and initiatives and legislative agendas, as directed by the Chief Privacy Officer; * Advise the Chief Privacy Officer on strategic priorities, political engagement, messaging, and event prioritization, as well as advancement of the Office of Information Privacy and professional development of its staff; * Identify emerging areas of privacy practice and develop and execute successful launch of new initiatives; * Represent and serving as liaison for the Chief Privacy Officer on intergovernmental and external affairs, including national and international privacy-related coalitions; and * Represent the Chief Privacy Officer in meetings with senior City leadership and elected officials, as well as preparing public testimony and regulatory comments on behalf of the Office of I Information Privacy and the City. * Manage special projects, and initiatives as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Admission to the New York State Bar; and four years of recent full-time responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience subsequent to admission to any bar, eighteen months of which must have been in the supervision of other attorneys, in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or performing highly complex and significant legal work. Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment. Preferred Skills The preferred candidate should possess the following: - At least eight years of legal experience, including experience in NYC government and intergovernmental affairs - Experience implementing and supporting an enterprise or Citywide privacy program, as well as providing strategic advice to executive leadership regarding programs and initiatives - Ability to drive and support team culture, cross-functionality, and versatility - Established record of planning and leading strategic initiatives - Deep knowledge of privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity laws affecting City agencies - Excellent organization, communication (oral and written) skills, including the ability to present to executive leadership, elected officials, industry partners, and the public and - Superb interpersonal skills, including building cross-functional partnerships and ability to influence and drive change through collaboration. 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 not required for this position 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.