City of New York · 1 day ago
Executive Director of Operations Research
Queens, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$120K/yr - $150K/yr
4+ years expThe City of New York is seeking an Executive Director of Operations Research for the Department of Correction, which is focused on reforming the City’s criminal justice system. The successful candidate will lead a team in advanced data analysis to improve operations, reduce violence, and optimize systems within the Department.
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Responsibilities
Lead a team that conducts advanced analysis using techniques such as machine learning, deep learning, reinforcement learning, and time series forecasting with techniques ranging from ARIMA models to neural networks
Research, develop and implement ways to improve operations across all of DOC’s operations, ranging from ways to improve waiting times for visitors coming to Rikers Island to optimizing schedules and escort routes in our facilities for services like recreation
Play a key role in developing and optimizing future operations as we transition to Borough Based Jails
Tour facilities, interview front-line staff, and meet with leadership to understand how the operations work in practice, what gaps or limitations there may be in the backend data, and determine how to best address these challenges when developing solutions
Explore relevant data sets to identify areas for operational improvement, modeling hypothetical changes, and then designing, running and evaluating pilot studies to test the most viable candidate
Ensure timelines are met and products delivered meet all technical requirements following best project management practices
Utilize predictive modeling, optimization techniques, and simulation to assess the potential impact of proposed changes to operations or policy
Work closely with correctional leadership, IT, and other departments to align analytical projects with operational goals
Manage partnerships with academic institutions and research organizations to apply cutting-edge methodologies to correctional operations
Qualification
Required
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college
Four years of satisfactory full time experience in the field of investigations, auditing, law enforcement, criminal justice, or in a major operational area of the agency in which the appointment is to be made
18 months of experience in an administrative, managerial, or executive capacity or supervising a staff performing investigations or related work
Strong working knowledge of traditional statistics, machine learning, causal inference, and/or modeling and simulation of real-world systems
Ability to lead a team that conducts advanced analysis using techniques such as machine learning, deep learning, reinforcement learning, and time series forecasting
Ability to research, develop and implement ways to improve operations across all of DOC's operations
Ability to tour facilities, interview front-line staff, and meet with leadership to understand how the operations work in practice
Ability to explore relevant data sets to identify areas for operational improvement
Ability to ensure timelines are met and products delivered meet all technical requirements following best project management practices
Ability to utilize predictive modeling, optimization techniques, and simulation to assess the potential impact of proposed changes to operations or policy
Ability to work closely with correctional leadership, IT, and other departments to align analytical projects with operational goals
Ability to manage partnerships with academic institutions and research organizations to apply cutting-edge methodologies to correctional operations
Preferred
Interest in working in a criminal justice field
Proficient in Python/R and SQL
Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Visio
Proficient in creating LaTeX documents
Proficient in Tableau or other Business Intelligence tools
Excellent writing, communication, analytic, research skills and ability to be detailed oriented
Ability to establish positive working relationships with multiple units and different levels of staff
Ability and willingness to take initiative and work collaboratively
Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company
City of New York
City of New York, often called as New York City, is the most populous city in United States.
10001+ employees
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