Deputy, Chief Administrative Officer

City Of Atlanta Careers; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

City Of Atlanta Careers is seeking a Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for the Atlanta Police Department. The role supports the CAO across line management and special projects, with emphasis on Special Projects and Strategy, Program Management (facilities), Technology, and Finance.

The Deputy CAO will plan and manage multiple strategic programs, coordinate with APD senior leaders and City Departments, and apply governance and data‑driven methods to drive efficiency, performance, and timely

Job description

Position open until 11/6/2026

Salary Range: $117,999 to $157,529 annually

General Description and Classification Standards

Responsible for supporting the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of Atlanta Police Department in driving actions across multiple areas of both line management and special projects. Support for line management activities will include all CAO areas, but will be focused upon Special Projects and Strategy, Program Management (primarily facilities), Technology, and Finance.

The Deputy CAO will help plan and manage multiple critical strategic and tactical programs and projects both within the Atlanta Police Department’s CAO organization and in support of efforts across all APD. Programs and projects will address many areas, including APD strategy development, business planning, process redesign including automation, talent needs definition, possible reorganizations, deep analytic efforts, capability development, efficiency improvement, and ad hoc management support on urgent issues. Position requires working with not only all APD senior leaders but also leaders from multiple City Departments.

Candidate must possess depth in experience of project management including governance, best practice methodologies, and the ability to function in a dynamic environment.

Supervision Received

Direction received is general and focuses more on long-term and short-term operating objectives, managerial effectiveness, and operating results