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Deputy Director, Close Rikers

New York City, NY, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-06-25 → 2026-07-31

Core

Senior advisor and project manager leading the strategic planning and execution of the Rikers Island jail closure initiative, coordinating across city agencies to reduce jail population and design new facilities.

Role type

Senior IC policy & project management lead (public safety/corrections)

Builds

Strategic roadmap and operational plan for closing Rikers Island and transitioning to borough-based facilities

Domain

Public safety, corrections, urban planning, government policy

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Project management, stakeholder coordination, policy analysis, data-driven research, presentation design, strategic planning, cross-agency collaboration, confidentiality management

Preferred skills

Experience with national best practices in public safety, ability to translate complex strategies for diverse audiences

Technologies

None explicitly stated

Responsibilities

Lead immediate, mid-term, and long-term planning for the Rikers closure project; coordinate with city agencies (DOCC, MOCJ, DDC); assess national initiatives for best practices; prepare briefings and presentations for key stakeholders; track project documents and status reports; represent the office at meetings with advocates and agency leadership.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic advisory responsibilities

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