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- DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS SERV.
Posted on
11/06/2026
- Full-time
Location
MANHATTAN
- No exam required
Department
Executive
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Job 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, other agencies, and coordinate across internal divisions and units.
- Draft memos, presentations, reports, talking points and rollout plans that make complex issues clear for internal and external audiences.
- Represent or accompany the Commissioner at public events, stakeholder meetings, and community convenings as needed.
To apply, go to www.nyc.gov/jobs and search for Job ID: # 810001
Note: We appreciate the interest and thank all applicants who apply, but only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.
If you are unable to apply via Jobs NYC, you can email your cover letter and resume to careers@sbs.nyc.gov with the following in the subject line: Deputy Chief of Staff.
If you do not have access to email, mail your cover letter & resume to:
NYC Department of Small Business Services
Human Resources Unit
1 Liberty Plaza, 11th Floor
New York, New York 10006
Additional Information
This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and DC37. However, the nature of the role requires a strong in-person presence, and responsibilities.
EXECUTIVE PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 06875
Preferred Skills
- Excellent research, analytical and problem-solving skills required - Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills - Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in team environment - Strong project management and time management skills - Ability to prioritize assignments, handle multiple projects simultaneously to completion, and work under pressure against tight deadlines - Ability to actively listen, synthesize information and communicate effectively with all levels of staff and external stakeholders - Ability to research complex issues and synthesize information into internal and external communications quickly and effectively and - Discretion and excellent judgment to handle sensitive and confidential matters - Ability to work flexible hours and occasional weekends
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 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.
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.
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Job ID
810001
Posted until
12/06/2026
Title code
06875
Civil service title
EXECUTIVE PROGRAM SPECIALIST
Title classification
Pending Classification-2
Business title
Deputy Chief of Staff
- Experience level: Manager
Job level
M2
Number of positions
1
Work location
1 Liberty Plaza NYC
- Category: Administration & Human Resources
Deputy Chief of Staff
Deputy Chief of Staff
- DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS SERV.
Posted on
11/06/2026
- Full-time
Location
MANHATTAN
- No exam required
Department
Executive
Save
Job 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, other agencies, and coordinate across internal divisions and units.
- Draft memos, presentations, reports, talking points and rollout plans that make complex issues clear for internal and external audiences.
- Represent or accompany the Commissioner at public events, stakeholder meetings, and community convenings as needed.
To apply, go to www.nyc.gov/jobs and search for Job ID: # 810001
Note: We appreciate the interest and thank all applicants who apply, but only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.
If you are unable to apply via Jobs NYC, you can email your cover letter and resume to careers@sbs.nyc.gov with the following in the subject line: Deputy Chief of Staff.
If you do not have access to email, mail your cover letter & resume to:
NYC Department of Small Business Services
Human Resources Unit
1 Liberty Plaza, 11th Floor
New York, New York 10006
Additional Information
This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and DC37. However, the nature of the role requires a strong in-person presence, and responsibilities.
EXECUTIVE PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 06875
Preferred Skills
- Excellent research, analytical and problem-solving skills required - Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills - Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in team environment - Strong project management and time management skills - Ability to prioritize assignments, handle multiple projects simultaneously to completion, and work under pressure against tight deadlines - Ability to actively listen, synthesize information and communicate effectively with all levels of staff and external stakeholders - Ability to research complex issues and synthesize information into internal and external communications quickly and effectively and - Discretion and excellent judgment to handle sensitive and confidential matters - Ability to work flexible hours and occasional weekends
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 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.
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.
Save
Job ID
810001
Posted until
12/06/2026
Title code
06875
Civil service title
EXECUTIVE PROGRAM SPECIALIST
Title classification
Pending Classification-2
Business title
Deputy Chief of Staff
- Experience level: Manager
Job level
M2
Number of positions
1
Work location
1 Liberty Plaza NYC
- Category: Administration & Human Resources
Deputy Chief of Staff
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote deputy chief engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering required
- Ten or more years of progressive engineering experience with program leadership responsibilities
- Professional Engineer license preferred or required depending on jurisdiction and sector
- Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams on large capital programs
- Proficiency with project controls tools and engineering change management processes
- Experience with regulatory compliance, permitting, or federal contract engineering standards
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Apply early to remote roles that fit
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Show your async leadership style clearly
Remote employers screen deputy chief engineers hard on written communication. Lead your resume and cover letter with examples of decisions you've communicated clearly in writing, design reviews you've run asynchronously, and technical guidance you've delivered across distributed teams.
Highlight distributed team coordination experience
Remote deputy chief engineer roles depend on coordinating engineers who never share an office. Name the collaboration tools you've used, such as Confluence, Jira, or engineering-specific platforms, and describe how you kept cross-functional teams aligned on technical direction without in-person meetings.
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Remote hiring panels for deputy chief engineers typically run technical interviews over video with shared digital whiteboards. Practice walking through complex system architectures, risk tradeoffs, and engineering decisions using tools like Miro or FigJam so your reasoning is visible and clear on screen.
Remote Deputy Chief Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote deputy chief engineer job?
Remote deputy chief engineer roles go to candidates who can demonstrate strong self-direction, clear async written communication, and the ability to lead distributed technical teams without in-person oversight. Remote-first defense contractors, infrastructure firms, and engineering consultancies are the most active hirers. Candidates who show experience coordinating cross-functional teams across time zones, managing technical documentation digitally, and driving engineering decisions independently stand out from the field.
Which companies hire remote deputy chief engineers?
Employers currently hiring remote deputy chief engineers include Block, Tidal Financial, and Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA), per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first defense contractors, distributed infrastructure consultancies, and technology-driven engineering firms are the most common employers for this role.
Can you get a remote deputy chief engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry into this level of engineering leadership is harder because you must demonstrate independent judgment from day one without on-site mentorship. Smaller remote-first engineering consultancies and startups are more open to candidates with strong project portfolios, documented technical contributions, and evidence of leading distributed work. Certifications in relevant engineering disciplines and open-source or published engineering work can open doors when direct experience is thin.
Do you need a degree for remote deputy chief engineer jobs?
Usually, but remote employers weigh demonstrated engineering leadership and results alongside formal credentials for this role. A bachelor's or master's degree in engineering is a standard expectation at most firms, yet candidates with equivalent experience, professional engineering licensure, or a portfolio of complex projects have been hired for deputy chief engineer roles where the work speaks clearly for itself.
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