The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to improve facility conditions and operations without compromising public safety. The DOC is solely responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff, visitors, volunteers, and people in custody inside our jails. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with over 9,000 diverse professionals and subject-area experts.

The New York City Department of Correction is seeking a highly motivated, collaborative, and goal-oriented candidate to join the Strategic Initiatives Unit in the role of Policy Analyst. Strategic Initiatives plays a key role in the planning and implementation of large-scale innovative projects and reform initiatives in support of the Department’s mission, including the Borough-Based Jails (BBJ) project. In particular, the BBJ team is responsible for representing DOC’s interests in the unprecedented design and construction of multiple borough-based jail facilities in New York City, as well as the transition planning logistics and policy development for these new facilities. This position will work directly with project managers and the Policy and Procedures Unit on various large-scale initiatives, including the BBJ project. The selected candidate’s responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

- Utilizing problem-solving skills along with research and data collection to make professional recommendations to agency leadership.
- Reviewing, updating, and drafting Departmental policy, procedure, and protocol related to institutional operations and training.
- Identifying strategies for improving institutional operations and meeting compliance standards.
- Developing expertise in jail operations, correctional best practices, and national reform efforts.
- Tracking and managing the execution of critical processes across project operations.
- Preparing project plans, status reports, presentations, agendas, and maintaining applicable supporting documents.
- Proactively managing project outcomes.
- Building and maintaining effective relationships with a wide range of individuals, including internal and external stakeholders; and
- Performing special projects and related duties as assigned.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of full-time paid experience in correction, social work, psychology, law, public administration or related field providing direct services to an inmate or detention population within a correctional or related facility; or

2. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and four years of full-time paid experience as described in “1” above; or

3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. Service as an inmate in a correctional or related facility may be substituted for a portion of the required experience up to a maximum of two years on a year for year basis. A graduate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in social work, psychology, law, criminal justice or public administration which includes a field placement performing duties as described above may be substituted for up to one year of full-time paid experience as described above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of full-time paid experience as described in "1" above.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skill and attention to detail. - Outstanding analytic, problem-solving, and creative thinking skills. - In-depth knowledge of current criminal justice reform initiatives and citywide goals and objectives. - Experience and proven ability to cultivate partnerships with diverse stakeholders. - Ability and willingness to take initiative and work collaboratively. - Exceptional organizational skills and interpersonal skills. - Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, OneDrive, Project, etc.). - Ability and willingness to take initiative and work collaboratively. - Adaptable and comfortable navigating through gray area and devising solutions to changing project demands and - Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality on all matters.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

New York City residency is not required.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.