Operations Strategy Lead for RAP & Reform

Cityofnewyork; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York's Department of Correction seeks an Associate Commissioner to lead a new Remediation Action Plan unit and oversee major cross‑agency projects. You will serve as a senior advisor on strategic initiatives and represent the department in executive engagements to advance safety, efficiency, and reform goals.

Qualified candidates bring a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with substantial managerial experience, and a track record of improving operations and compliance with court

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in a related field with 3 years administrative/executive experience; at least 18 months in a managerial capacity.
• Bachelor's degree with 5 years relevant experience, 18 months in admin/exec supervision.
• High school diploma with 9 years progressively responsible experience including admin/managerial/supervisory duties.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior advisor to the Senior Deputy Commissioner on strategic, operational, administrative, and policy initiatives.
• Represent the SDC at executive meetings, interagency discussions, and other official engagements.
• Oversee creation and management of a new RAP unit, directing major strategic initiatives from planning through implementation.
• Lead planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of RAP activities with milestones and timelines.
• Develop project management frameworks and executive reporting systems to track progress and risks.
• Establish cross-functional groups to address operational challenges and advance department priorities.
• Lead special operational assessments and organizational improvements to streamline processes.
• Prepare executive briefings, progress reports, and recommendations for leadership.
• Coordinate work across Remediation Management and Nunez Monitoring teams.

Education

Master's Degree in Public Administration, Personnel Administration, Business Administration, Human Services, Criminal Justice, Political Science, Psychology or related field

Bachelor's degree in related field

High school diploma or educational equivalent with 9 years relevant experience

Job description

The City of New York's Department of Correction seeks an Associate Commissioner to lead a new Remediation Action Plan unit and oversee major cross‑agency projects. You will serve as a senior advisor on strategic initiatives and represent the department in executive engagements to advance safety, efficiency, and reform goals.

Qualified candidates bring a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with substantial managerial experience, and a track record of improving operations and compliance with court