INVESTIGATIVE ANALYST

BUSINESS TITLE:  INVESTIGATIVE ANALYST

CIVIL SERVICE TITLE/LEVEL: CFB ANALYST I

DEPARTMENT: Campaign Finance Administration

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

SALARY RANGE: $60,000

POSITION STATUS: ☒ Full-Time 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: UNTIL FILLED

JOB ID #:              700678

Start your career here at the NYC Campaign Finance Board. Click on the link to learn more about the open positions at our agency!

ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN FINANCE BOARD

The New York City Campaign Finance Board manages New York City’s small donor democracy program and educates and engages voters via NYC Votes. The CFB has enjoyed a tremendous arc of progress over its 30-year history, and our updated flagship small donor democracy program is the centerpiece of this progress. 

We eliminate barriers to participation by providing access to the resources New Yorkers need to vote or run for office and amplify the voices of small donors with New York City’s small donor democracy program.

We are dedicated to making New York City’s local democracy more open, transparent, and equitable. You would be working with a team that is mission-driven and committed to continuous improvement.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT 

The Special Compliance Unit works with other CFB units to ensure compliance with campaign finance regulations and seeks an Investigative Analyst to assist in investigations of campaigns as part of a team. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Analyze campaign finance data and related documentation and records.
• Conduct research to support investigations and audits.
• Contact contributors and other parties as required.
• Assist in the handling of complaints and subpoenas

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & OTHER BEHAVIORS (KSAOs)

We're seeking individuals eager to make an impact, even if they don't tick every box on our job description. We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and the unique blend of lived experiences, non-traditional education pathways, practical know-how, and a variety of skills and abilities that each candidate brings to the table. If you're ready to learn and grow with us, we encourage you to apply and be part of our dynamic team.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of or familiarity with campaign finance issues generally.
• Knowledge of or familiarity with voter contact methods.
• Knowledge of or familiarity with investigative concepts.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong research and analytic skills
• Strong investigative skills, including investigative phone calls.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to identify data patterns.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Excel or equivalent.

Abilities

• Ability to work independently and handle multiple overlapping deadlines.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to write clearly and effectively.
• Ability to work in a non-partisan regulatory envioronment.

Other/Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a political campaign.
• Curiosity to branch into new areas.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Multilingual.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by at least twelve- semester credits (or the equivalent of twelve-semester credits) in accounting, auditing, business or public administration, computer science, economics, finance, statistics, graphic design, personnel or human resources administration, user experience design, or a closely related area of study and one year of satisfactory full-time experience in accounting, auditing (including compliance or investigative auditing), business or public administration, business analysis, computer science, database administration, economics, finance, fiscal or economic management or research, statistics, graphic design, personnel or human resources administration, user experience design, or a closely related field; or
2. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of experience as described in “1” above; or

1. Education and/or experience equivalent to “1”

TO APPLY

All applicants must apply through NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | City of New York

• Please search and apply to the job ID number listed aboved.
• Resume, cover letter, and writing sample are required for consideration.
• Note that only applicants under consideration will be contacted.

For more information on careers with the NYC Campaign Finance Board visit our website at https://www.nyccfb.info/ to access the full listing of job opportunities and to learn more about our agency. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The City of New York provides generous medical benefits (including dental and vision through respective unions or funds), retirement, tuition reimbursement, and additional ancillary benefits. CFB offers a flexible and hybrid work schedule, opportunities for career development, learning & development (leadership training and coaching), wellness programs, and much more!

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at StudentAid.gov/PSLF.

The CFB is an equal opportunity employer firmly committed to diversity. All individuals are encouraged to apply. If you anticipate needing any type of reasonable accommodation to apply for an employment opportunity, please contact access@nyccfb.info or (212) 409-1800.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.