Program Analyst, Crime Strategies & General Counsel

ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE:

The Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ) advises the Mayor of the City of New York on criminal justice  policy. MOCJ develops and implements strategies, with partners inside and outside government, to reduce  crime and incarceration and to promote fairness and legitimacy. MOCJ works with law enforcement, city agencies, non-profits, foundations, and others to implement data-driven strategies that address current  crime conditions, prevent offending, and build the strong neighborhoods that ensure enduring safety.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Program Analyst will assist and support the Crime Strategies & General Counsel team’s attorneys in the implementation of a range of public safety and reform initiatives and strategies aimed at increasing fairness  and trust in the Criminal Justice System as well as reducing crime through smart public safety measures and  community engagement. The Program Analyst’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Day-to-day administrative and programmatic support to the team’s staff attorneys, including scheduling and coordinating external and internal meetings;
  
• Preparing briefing documents and memos, tracking priorities, and conducting follow ups both internally and externally;
• Communicating with senior staff, organizing meeting agendas, and preparing meeting minutes for dissemination;
• Doing “deep dives” into specific research questions and creating presentations to convey data trends and policy recommendations;
• Working with senior staff to manage projects, coordinate events, and prepare materials as needed;
• Maintaining and updating spreadsheets, management reports, contract reports, workplans, and developing time and politically sensitive issues;
• Liaising with other agencies, including City Hall, as needed;
• Assisting the MOCJ programmatic and research teams in identifying new opportunities and response to emerging issues in a fast-paced environment; and
• Cultivating and maintaining excellent relationships and stakeholder groups including the Criminal Courts, District Attorneys Offices, Indigent Defense Providers, Advocacy Groups, law enforcement, and other City agencies such as the Department of Correction.

REQUIREMENTS:

• B.A. from an accredited college/university with two years or less of post-graduation work experience or equivalent experience;
• Interest in criminal justice policy and the New York City Criminal Justice System strongly preferred;
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and multi-tasking skills, including the ability to take initiative, problem solve, prioritize, work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment;
• Ability to pay close attention to detail, meet deadlines, work well under pressure, and use good judgment; and
• Robust oral and written communication skills, including the ability to synthesize information quickly and frame policy issues and data in a clear and accessible way

SALARY:

Commensurate with experience