Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyFinancial Services, Department of

TitleAssistant Deputy Superintendent for Operations (Special Assistant, NS)

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $127507 to $160911 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address One Commerce Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12257

Job Specifics

Duties Description The New York State Department of Financial Services seeks to build an equitable, transparent, and resilient financial system that benefits individuals and supports business. Through engagement, data-driven regulation and policy, and operational excellence, the Department and its employees are responsible for empowering consumers and protecting them from financial harm; ensuring the health of the entities we regulate; driving economic growth in New York through responsible innovation; and preserving the stability of the global financial system.

The Department of Financial Services is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Deputy Superintendent for Operations. Reporting directly to the Executive Deputy Superintendent for Technology and Operations, the Assistant Deputy Superintendent for Operations will act as executive strategist on strategic planning to guide all operational matters to support the highly specialized workforce that comprises DFS. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists the Executive Deputy Superintendent in oversight for the Operations Division, including Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Risk, Compliance, and Internal Audit, Project Management, Training, Human Resources, Financial Management, Office Services and Facilities Management and Emergency Management;
• Creates and manages reports and trackers for key operational goals and key performance indicator (KPIs) across the agency;
• Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates operational processes across divisions;
• Performs research and prepares memos on policies related to the Operations Division;
• Advances and institutionalizes progressive workplace initiatives from a permanent telecommuting program to an agency-wide performance management program;
• Supports all aspects of recruitment of key open leadership positions at DFS;
• Assists in the implementation of the intern, Empire State and Excelsior Fellow programs at DFS;
• Develops and executes employee recognition events such as public service week, holiday parties, and summer picnics;
• Provides expert advice to DFS leadership on confidential, sensitive, and complex issues;
• Represents DFS and liaises with other state agency leadership, particularly on the operations side: Department of Civil Service, Division of Budget, and the Governor’s Office; and
• Represents DFS while liaising with other state and federal agencies as well as intergovernmental partners

Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications

• At least 5 years of leadership experience in government administration and operations;
• Experience in human resources and labor relations, information technology, budgeting and fiscal management, procurement, learning and development, emergency management, and office services and facilities management; and
• At least 3 years of managerial supervision.


Appointment Method:

This is an appointment to a position in the exempt jurisdictional class. As such, the incumbent of this position would serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

Additional Comments Please note that a change in negotiating unit may affect your salary, insurance and other benefits.

Salary: $127,507 - $160,911 (salary commensurate with experience)

Appointment Status: This is an appointment to a position in the exempt jurisdictional class.

Appointment to this position is pending Governor Appointment’s Office and Division of Budget approval.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Nate Keiper

Telephone

Fax (518) 402-5071

Email Address NCE.Notifications@dfs.ny.gov

Address

Street One Commerce Plaza

Suite 301

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12257

 

Notes on ApplyingTo Apply: Interested qualified candidates must submit a resume and letter of interest no later than February 3, 2026 to the email address listed below. Please include Box# (Box ADSO-SA-00118) in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Email submissions are preferred.

Please be advised that the New York State Department of Financial Services does not offer sponsorship for employment visas.

Nate Keiper
Box ADSO-SA-00118
New York State Department of Financial Services
Office of Human Resources Management
One Commerce Plaza, Suite 301
Albany, NY 12257
Email: NCE.Notifications@dfs.ny.gov
Fax: (518) 402-5071

All candidates that apply may not be scheduled for an interview.


Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Employment with New York State qualifies an individual for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). This program forgives the remaining balance on any Direct Student Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal government or not-for-profit organization. To learn more about the program and whether you would qualify, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service


AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Department of Financial Services is required to provide reasonable accommodation for known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability if an accommodation would enable the applicant to perform the essential functions of the job. If the accommodation would constitute an undue hardship on the operations of the agency, the agency is not required to provide it.

All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply to all jobs for which they meet the minimum qualifications.