Laurel, MD 20724 (202) 299-3100 (O) (202) 299-3306 (F) www.dyrs.dc.gov GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Job Description
Job Title: Deputy Director, Strategic Planning & Performance Management Location: 450 H ST NW (Washington, DC) | 8400 River Road (Laurel, MD) Status: Regular Full-Time
HOW TO APPLY: Submit cover letter and resume to Sharmin Islam at sharmin.islam@dc.gov Subject Line: Deputy Director, Strategic Planning & Performance Management Posting
General Job Information
Agency: DC Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS)
Tour of Duty: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not in a collective bargaining unit
Duration of Appointment: Management Supervisory Services (At-Will)
Number of Vacancies: One (1)
Salary Range: $112,334 - $157,267
Duties
Serves as a key member of the Director's executive and advisory staff, and participates in recommending and formulating policies and strategies on agency and programmatic performance, development, and compliance. Utilizes demonstrated leadership skills to provide managerial direction and guidance in support of the operation of the various programs within the agency.
Incumbent develops plans for Department's support of research; develops and coordinates research activities an programs carried out or funded by the Department; evaluates research activities; analyzes data and information related to research; engages in research activities; and prepares written products to convey research-based knowledge and information to a variety of audiences in the area of continuum of care of youth.
Oversees the compilation and production of in-depth studies. Develops initiatives and changes to
improve professional standards of subordinate programs.
Collaborates with local and national officials to develop policies and strategies to improve the quality and effectiveness of DYRS programs and services.
Develops and recommends comprehensive policy objectives an long-range program plans for establishing and refining agency and programmatic goals and in the formulation and continuing reappraisal of objectives and strategies. Initiates, develops, reviews, evaluates, analyzes, and revises policies and procedures to resolve immediate as well as recurrent long-range problems.
Represent the Director at meetings, conferences and other forums with local stakeholders, the media, business and public interest groups; communicates the Director's position on matters relevant business matters, current needs and other departmental initiatives.
Provides the Director and DYRS executive staff with the management and analytical information necessary to plan for and assess the efficiency and effectiveness of DYRS' program of operations and operating policies and procedures to implement the offices assigned functions.
Administers office programs by establishing program goals and objectives for subordinates, and meets frequently with the subordinates program managers to provide leadership and direction.
In the absence of the Director, is one of the Deputy Directors who may be designated to assume oversight responsibility for the department. May be designated to serve or represent the Director on local and national boards requiring departmental representation.
Qualifications
Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree in economics, statistics, mathematics, applied sciences, law or other fields related to the position. A minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience required. Master's degree preferred.
Specialized Experience: Experience that demonstrated knowledge, skill, and technical competence in the use of statistical and mathematical theories applicable to regulatory impact, policy analysis, professional methods of scientific inquiry and analysis in the solution of problems in determining economic and other impact on regulatory programs. To be creditable, at least one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.