The Office of Chief Medical Examiner investigates cases of persons who die within New York City from criminal violence, by accident, by suicide, suddenly when in apparent health, when unattended by a physician, in a correctional facility or in any suspicious or unusual manner or where an application is made pursuant to law for a permit to cremate a body of a person. The core values of CARES guide our work for communities and inform our behavior toward each other and all those we serve. Commitment: Dedicated to the mission at all times Accountability: Responsible to each other and the community Resilience: Adapt in the face of adversity Excellence: Achieve and maintain the highest quality Service: Innovate to meet evolving needs The New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Quality Control Manager for the Division of Forensic Operations & Investigations to provide leadership and oversight of the Forensic Quality Control Unit and division wide quality assurance and control programs. Reporting to Assistant Commissioner of Forensic Operations & Investigations, the -manager will direct and coordinate complex programs, direct cross-functional teams, and ensure the efficient delivery of quality control initiatives supporting decedent investigations, case management, field operations, and interagency response. The manager will be responsible for developing and implementing administrative and operational policies, evaluating program performance, directing resource allocation, and ensuring compliance with agency, City, State, and accreditation standards. The position requires exceptional judgment, strategic planning capability, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal divisions, external partners, and stakeholders across the City’s public safety and public health sectors. This role is ideal for a seasoned leader with experience in forensic, investigative, or emergency response environments who excels in quality control, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance across high volume mission critical operations.