Investigative Analyst

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize open-source intelligence collection methods and tools such as government databases, search engines, and social media to aggregate, analyze, and summarize qualitative information.
• Create risk assessment reports identifying potential threats or issues to the Administration.
• Engage in a robust review process to ensure information integrity, neutrality, and conciseness.
• Monitor past and present New York State Government political activities, policies, and initiatives.
• Maintain a knowledge of current political and cultural events at a State/National/Global level.
• Identify and develop new risk mitigation processes and procedures to aid in mitigation efforts.
• Work independently on a small team in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Perform related duties as required.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Investigative Journalism, Homeland Security, Intelligence, Public Administration, Public Affairs, Public Policy, Political Science, International Relations, or similar field.
• 1+ year of relevant work experience (Master's degree can be interchanged with 1+ year of relevant work experience).
• Strong analytical, organizational, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent reading comprehension, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex information and synthesize key findings in a timely manner.
• Capacity to be flexible and adaptive to respond and address requests strategically.
• Knowledge of state and federal databases (NYS DOCCS, BOE, COLIEG), search engines (Google), social media websites (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Tweetdeck).
• Proficiency in Westlaw Public Records and News components.
• Proficiency in Zoom, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Nice to Have

• Track record of strong analytical, organizational, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledgeable of state and federal databases (NYS DOCCS, BOE, COLIEG), search engines (Google), social media websites (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Tweetdeck).
• Proficiency in Westlaw Public Records and News components.
• Proficiency in Zoom, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Investigative Journalism, Homeland Security, Intelligence, Public Administration, Public Affairs, Public Policy, Political Science, International Relations, or similar field.
• 1+ year of relevant work experience or a Master's degree with equivalent experience.

Benefits & Perks

• All positions within the NYS Executive Chamber require completion of a background check prior to appointment.