Deputy Director — System Strategy & Reform, Criminal Justice

Ministry of Justice; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Justice in the United States is seeking a senior leader to oversee the Criminal Justice System Strategy and Reform Directorate. You will guide strategic leadership, align partners, and shape a system-wide vision to inform reform and priorities.

Reporting to the Director, you will manage a team of 15–20 FTE, drive cross-system coordination, horizon scanning and SR27 preparations, and advise ministers on complex policy choices across organisations.

Qualifications

• Leadership in a complex environment
• Policy-to-delivery translation
• Cross-government collaboration
• Stakeholder engagement
• Strategic communication

Responsibilities

• Provide visible, inclusive leadership across the Directorate, with 15–20 FTE.
• Develop and deliver a shared vision, strategy and outcomes for the criminal justice system.
• Advise ministers and senior officials on cross-system priorities, risks and trade-offs.
• Build and sustain trusted relationships with senior leaders and partners across government.

Job description

Ministry of Justice in the United States is seeking a senior leader to oversee the Criminal Justice System Strategy and Reform Directorate. You will guide strategic leadership, align partners, and shape a system-wide vision to inform reform and priorities.

Reporting to the Director, you will manage a team of 15–20 FTE, drive cross-system coordination, horizon scanning and SR27 preparations, and advise ministers on complex policy choices across organisations.