Constituent Services & Community Programs
Research and Policy Analyst
$62,868 to $95,282 a year
Posted until October 18, 2026 · posted August 19, 2026
Requirements
Diploma + experience
Exam
Non-competitive title
A job title where a competitive exam is not practical, so the agency checks that your qualifications meet the standard instead. You apply directly. On our job pages this shows as "No exam for this title".
From ≈ $30.23 an hour · $2,418 every 2 weeks, before taxes (40-hour weeks).
NYC minimum wage is $17/hr. This beats it by $13.23/hr, with health insurance and a pension on top.
What you'd have made
$2,410 If you'd started this job 2 weeks ago, at this pay, before taxes.
An hour of this job pays for about 10 subway rides ($3 fare).
Price anything in hours of this job
Overtime added $2,168 on average that year, and it isn't guaranteed. Base salary of active employees paid a yearly rate, fiscal year 2025 (July 2024 to June 2025). Source: NYC's payroll data
Check yourself
What they actually ask for.
High school diploma plus experience
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
- High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
- Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.
Quoted word for word from the official posting. The label above is ours, read from this text; if they disagree, this text wins.
The work
What the job is.
The NYC Department of Probation (DOP) is a world leader in working creatively and effectively engaging with people under court-mandated community supervision.
Through innovative partnerships with people and organizations throughout the New York City, DOP provides opportunities for those on probation to access services and opportunities that positively impact their life trajectory.
Read the rest, from the posting
Following the best current data on “what works,” staff at DOP engage in meaningful relationships with those on probation to enhance community safety and decrease recidivism.
The Department of Probation is seeking to hire (5) five Assistant Director of Probation M1 to serve as Research and Policy Analysts to research, draft, and revise the agency’s policies and procedures ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and alignment with the agency’s goals. Responsibilities will include:
- Research and analyze regulatory requirements relevant to various units within the agency
- Draft, review, and update company policies and procedures
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure policies are clear, comprehensive, and aligned with law
enforcement and specific DOP objectives
- Monitor changes in regulations and update policies accordingly
- Communicate policy changes effectively to relevant stakeholders
- Maintain a repository of current policies and procedures
- Provide guidance and support to employees regarding policy interpretation and implementation.
Skills they'd like
Excellent writing skills Attention to detail. Strong understanding of legal and regulatory requirements
Before you apply
The fine print.
Where you have to live
Live in NYC within 90 days (usually)
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.
How to apply, from the posting
TO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO:
External Applicants: https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/
Internal Applicants: Employee Self Service (ESS)
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION IS NOT A GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INTERVIEW APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (OMB) APPROVAL
Sources
Straight from the city.
Updated every day from the city's job data (last city update September 21, 2026). You apply through the official posting.
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