Chief of Staff

City of New York • New York, NY

11d

About The Position

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) seeks a strategic, highly organized, and politically astute executive to serve as Chief of Staff to the Commissioner. Reporting directly to the Commissioner, the Chief of Staff will be a trusted advisor and key partner, ensuring effective coordination, execution, and alignment of agency priorities. The role manages executive operations, coordinates cross-divisional efforts, and ensures accountability across the agency, balancing high-level planning with day-to-day execution aligned to the Commissioner’s vision.

The Chief of Staff serves as the Commissioner’s principal advisor on policy, operational, and organizational matters; translates the Commissioner’s vision into actionable strategies and measurable outcomes; ensures alignment and coordination among senior leadership; supports external engagements with government officials, community stakeholders, labor partners, and oversight bodies; and leads organizational improvement initiatives as directed by the Commissioner. The position is central to advancing agency priorities, strengthening internal alignment, and enhancing organizational effectiveness.

DOC maintains a safe and secure environment for staff, visitors, volunteers, and people in its custody, and provides people in custody with tools and opportunities to successfully re-enter their communities. The department operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs and has more than 7,500 professionals.

Nice To Haves

• At least ten years of extensive managerial, executive, or supervisory experience in correctional or criminal justice administration.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, consent decrees, minimum standards, and other legal mandates affecting the field of correction.
• Advanced strategic planning and performance management expertise, including the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Ability to communicate highly sensitive and complex information clearly and succinctly, orally and in writing.
• Excellent investigative, communication, analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate across diverse teams, build relationships, help develop junior team members, and work effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage projects, and drive results in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor and key partner to the Commissioner.
• Manage executive operations and coordinate cross-divisional efforts.
• Ensure accountability and alignment of agency priorities across the agency.
• Translate the Commissioner’s vision into actionable strategies and measurable outcomes.
• Advise the Commissioner on policy, operational, and organizational matters.
• Ensure alignment and coordination among senior leadership.
• Support the Commissioner’s external engagements with government officials, community stakeholders, labor partners, and oversight bodies.
• Lead organizational improvement initiatives as directed by the Commissioner.
• Drive high-level planning while ensuring day-to-day execution remains aligned with the Commissioner’s vision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed