Observed career paths · prosecution

Where does a Chief Deputy Prosecutor go next?

10 observed directions, from real career histories. Percentages are the share of people who made each move; the count is how many careers each number rests on. This is the generic map. No aspiration, no filler.

Typical advancement
District Attorney+43% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
84% of observed moves out of Chief Deputy Prosecutor go here (4,200 careers)
executive stepconfidence high4,200 careersno observed onward moves above the evidence floor
Higher-growth opportunity
Warden+27% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Correctional Lieutenant. 3% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence moderate210 careersno observed onward moves above the evidence floor
VP Operations+50% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Director of Operations. 3% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence moderate180 careers100% of observed exits move upward from there
Principal+74% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Engagement Manager. 2% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence moderate180 careers100% of observed exits move upward from there
Adjacent career
Chief Probation Officer-11% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
4% of observed moves out of Chief Deputy Prosecutor go here (210 careers)
lateralconfidence moderate210 careers0% of observed exits move upward from there
Engagement Manager+22% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
4% of observed moves out of Chief Deputy Prosecutor go here (180 careers)
lateralconfidence moderate180 careers86% of observed exits move upward from there
Director of Operations+5% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
4% of observed moves out of Chief Deputy Prosecutor go here (180 careers)
lateralconfidence moderate180 careers93% of observed exits move upward from there
Career pivot
Correctional Lieutenant-34% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
4% of observed moves out of Chief Deputy Prosecutor go here (210 careers)
pivotconfidence moderate210 careers100% of observed exits move upward from there

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