Deputy Division Director of State Initiatives (Remote)

Who we are:

The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center works across the country to develop research-driven strategies to increase public safety and strengthen communities.

To further this mission, we work with partners inside and outside of government to reduce crime and incarceration among youth and adults in contact with the justice system. We bring people from diverse systems and perspectives together to improve policy and practice. And we transform data and research findings into meaningful insights for decision-makers.

We're focused on three strategic goals:

• Break the cycle of incarceration.
• Advance health, opportunity, and equity.
• Use data to improve safety and justice.

When you join the CSG Justice Center, you join an organization that is uniquely positioned to cultivate innovation and drive data-driven reform nationally. We have approximately 120 employees-expected to grow to about 150 by the end of this year-based in more than 20 states who have decades of experience working in and with criminal, juvenile, and Tribal justice agencies. We have provided housing, mental health, and addiction services; served as educators and in workforce development agencies; and supported victims and survivors of crime. We have served governors, state legislators, and members of Congress on both sides of the political spectrum. What binds us together is a shared commitment to our mission; to one another; to a common set of values; and to the national, bipartisan that guides our work.

Learn more about careers at the CSG Justice Center.

How you'll fit in:

The deputy division director of state initiatives will serve as a key member of the State Initiatives Division's leadership team. Projects in the division include Justice Counts, Justice Reinvestment Initiative, community supervision and technology, as well as projects to improve state and community engagement. Overall, the division is responsible for projects that improve the criminal justice system by working with state and national leaders. You will lead and manage a portfolio of division work and activities focused on six key areas: (1) finance, development, and fundraising; (2) hiring, onboarding, succession-planning, and staff development; (3) overall business operations; (4) work with four senior leaders to understand their goals and needs, help prioritize and ensure follow-through on annual and quarterly goals for the division leadership team; (5) advise the director of state initiatives, anticipating and assessing risks and making suggestions for the improvement across the division; and (6) ensure deliverables and other grant conditions meet the intended impacts of the project. This senior position is responsible for the overall internal experience, coordination, and cross-division collaboration of the State Initiatives Division.

You will oversee all aspects of the operations portfolio; coordinate and participate in politically sensitive meetings across the organization; cultivate relationships with funding partners; ensure adherence to and compliance with funding requirements; work with the division's leadership and the CSG Justice Center's finance team and senior staff to monitor and oversee program budgets; and troubleshoot issues and challenges. You will directly supervise staff, oversee the expansion of this growing team, support professional development and team-building efforts, supervise special projects, and collaborate with program staff and subject matter experts from other divisions.

What you'll do:

Specific responsibilities of the deputy division director of state initiatives include the following:

• Lead division operations and serve as the internal spokesperson for the division while managing relationships with internal and external partners.
• Cultivate relationships with philanthropic and government partners to sustain and grow the funding base for this work.
• Plan and participate in interdivision-focused meetings.
• Inform the communications strategy and messaging for the division, including developing marketing assets and responding to media inquiries and interviews, in consultation with the CSG Justice Center's Communications Division.
• Further establish and leverage the CSG Justice Center's influence in the intersecting fields of interbranch, bipartisan, and data-driven criminal justice initiatives.
• Provide oversight to key program activities, such as operations, finance, development, and staff development, including the development of written tools and products, and policy consulting services.
• Provide leadership, support, and strategic guidance to the program's staff, consisting of policy analysts, senior policy analysts, project managers, deputy program directors, program directors, and senior policy advisors, operations analysts, operations managers, associate operations associates, and others.
• Lead the development and implementation of the division's strategic plan and monitor progress, troubleshoot challenges, and adjust priorities, as needed.
• Manage the division's budget, including financial monitoring, grants management, reporting, business development, and fundraising.
• Manage interdivisional collaboration within the CSG Justice Center, including identifying themes and linkages across disparate initiatives and leveraging opportunities to incubate and test new ideas and approaches.

What you'll bring:

• Ability to interact effectively with diverse people in different contexts and foster equity and inclusion through self-awareness, cultural sensitivity, and valuing others
• Dedication to public service with an unfailing commitment to act with civility, be nonpartisan in performing CSG Justice Center duties, and be a responsible steward of member and donor funds
• At least eight years of relevant experience and/or educational equivalency in operations, internal coordination and staff development, data, criminal justice policy, communications, marketing, and/or working across different branches to improve the criminal justice system
• At least five years of experience building a division team, developing staff, and supporting professional development
• Experience leading innovative strategies that have had a demonstrated impact in advancing internal processes, practices, and initiatives, particularly through a racial equity framework
• At least five years of supervising a team and the ability to oversee multiple complex initiatives and projects in an efficient, organized way with the ability to prioritize quickly and confidently and manage multiple deadlines
• Reliable and secure internet/data connection and flexibility for using a personal device for internet connectivity during business travel (a cost offset is provided by the CSG Justice Center)
• Understanding of the research, policy, programming, and latest trends shaping the workforce and corrections fields
• Experience working with and interacting with federal, state, and local government officials in workforce-related agencies
• Experience with fund development, grant writing, and foundation relations in related fields
• Experience with strategic planning, action/work planning, and implementation monitoring in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Excellent communication skills, including writing, public speaking, and group/meeting facilitation, and the ability to effectively distill and present complex information in a concise way
• Experience and expertise in managing collaborative or interagency planning and problem-solving
• Demonstrated track record in team building, staff supervision and mentoring, and professional development
• Experience in nonprofit management, including program monitoring, reporting, and budgeting
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including maturity, an ability to work independently and in a team setting, and a sense of humor
• Willingness to travel up to several times per year

How you apply:

If you're interested in helping us drive change across the country, you should upload the following elements with your application:

1. Resume
2. At least three professional references

We will consider all paid and unpaid experience relevant to this position, including internships, fellowships, and volunteer activities.

CSG believes that pay equity and pay transparency advance workplace fairness. Compensation will be equitable and based on experience and geography. The NYC-based salary range for this position is $136,979- $183,044. The starting salary for this position outside of NYC may be as low as $110,300. Salary ranges are subject to change based on work location and market conditions.

To learn more about careers at the CSG Justice Center, and about our comprehensive benefit offerings, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, PSLF eligibility and more, please visit our website here.

We welcome and value diversity in our staff, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, educational attainment, disability, protected veteran status, and personal experience with the criminal justice system.

CSG is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. CSG participates in E-Verify.