New York State Executive Chamber

Investigative Analyst

ALBANY, NYPosted 30+ days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from New York State Executive Chamber

  • Job overview

    The Investigative Analyst role at New York State Executive Chamber involves conducting due diligence and risk assessments to support the Governor and Senior Staff, contributing to the Administration's risk mitigation efforts.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The analyst uses open-source intelligence tools to gather and analyze information, creates risk assessment reports, monitors political activities, develops risk mitigation processes, and works independently within a small team under tight deadlines.

  • Experience and skills

    A Bachelor's degree in a related field is required with 1+ year of relevant experience preferred; strong analytical, investigative, communication skills, and proficiency with state databases and common software are essential.

  • Work environment and culture

    The role involves working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment within a small team in the Executive Chamber, emphasizing flexibility and strategic responsiveness.

  • Company information

    The New York State Executive Chamber supports the Governor and Senior Staff, focusing on state governance and policy implementation.

  • Team overview

    The candidate will work within the Research and Vetting team collaborating with various teams in the Executive Chamber and state agencies.

  • Application process

    Candidates must complete a background check prior to appointment.

  • Unique job features

    The position involves unique access to sensitive political and administrative information and requires high integrity and neutrality in reporting.

Company overview

The New York State Executive Chamber is the executive branch of the New York State government, led by the Governor. It is responsible for implementing state laws, overseeing state agencies, and managing the state's budget. The Chamber plays a crucial role in policy-making, economic development, and public safety. Historically, it has been instrumental in significant legislative reforms and crisis management, such as during natural disasters and public health emergencies. The Chamber's operations are funded through state appropriations and federal grants, ensuring the effective governance of New York State.

How to land this job

  • Position your resume to emphasize your analytical and investigative skills, highlighting experience with open-source intelligence gathering, risk assessment, and due diligence reporting relevant to government or political environments.

  • Focus on showcasing your ability to synthesize complex qualitative data, your familiarity with state and federal databases, social media tools, and proficiency with software like Westlaw, Microsoft Office, and Zoom as these are key to the role.

  • Apply through multiple channels including the New York State Executive Chamber's official careers page, LinkedIn job postings, and relevant government job boards to maximize your application visibility.

  • Connect with current Investigative Analysts or members of the Research and Vetting team on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent New York State policy initiatives, asking about their experience with risk mitigation processes, or expressing your interest in their team's impact on the Administration.

  • Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'open-source intelligence,' 'risk assessment,' 'due diligence,' 'analytical skills,' and specific tools like 'Westlaw' and 'NYS DOCCS' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.

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