Director of Research
Core
Lead the Office of Community Safety's research, evaluation, and evidence-building agenda to inform citywide safety strategies and program investments.
Role type
Senior IC research director (public sector)
Builds
Research briefs, evaluation reports, performance indicators, and actionable recommendations for policymakers and program managers
Domain
Public sector / Community safety / Violence prevention / Behavioral health
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Research design, program evaluation, quantitative and qualitative research methods, data analysis, performance measurement, stakeholder engagement, team leadership, policy translation
Preferred skills
Experience in government, nonprofit, or academic settings; expertise in community safety and violence prevention fields
Technologies
Statistical analysis, survey tools, administrative data systems
Responsibilities
Develop research and evaluation portfolios; design and oversee program evaluations; manage external research partnerships; synthesize data to inform policy and strategy; lead and develop a research team; produce reports and presentations for senior leadership and public stakeholders
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
