Deputy Director, Close Rikers
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