Investigative Analyst: Protect Our Homes Initiative

Position: Investigative Analyst: Protect Our Homes Initiative (6422)
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Date Posted 02/04/26

Applications Due
03/06/26

Vacancy ID208845

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NY HELPNo

Agency Attorney General, Office of the

Title Investigative Analyst:
Protect Our Homes Initiative (6422)

Occupational Category Legal

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary Range From $72315 to $72315 Annually

Employment Type

Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County New York

Street Address 28 Liberty St

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code
10005

Duties Description Executive Division

Protect Our Homes Initiative - New York City

Investigative Analyst

Reference No. EXEC/_IA_6422

Salary is $68,315 - $178,463 + $4,000 in location pay

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The Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) is seeking an experienced and motivated candidate for the position of Investigative Analyst (IA) in the Executive Division. The IA will support OAG's Protect Our Homes Initiative (POHI) which seeks to preserve ownership by protecting New York homeowners from fraud and scams.

The IA's work will primarily involve evaluating deed theft and other homeowner and housing-related complaints in coordination with attorneys in the Executive Division and bureaus/units such as Consumer Frauds, Real Estate Enforcement, and Regional Offices. The IA may also assist with constituent complaints that come into the Executive Division and other legal matters and priority initiatives that are of heightened importance to OAG.

The IA will report to the Special Counsel for the Protect Our Homes Initiative, and the position is located at the New York City office. We will consider applications from both experienced and well-qualified entry-level applicants.

Duties:

* Managing a caseload of active investigations both independently and in coordination with attorneys from various stakeholder bureaus/units and regional offices;

* Reviewing intakes to identify complaints and allegations, including identifying patterns and making recommendations to escalate/prioritize matters;

* Communicating with complainants, witnesses, and other involved parties in writing, by phone, and in person:

* Developing investigative plans;

* Completing field work, including conducting complainant and witness interviews, and traveling to observe possible misconduct and obtaining evidence;

* Reviewing, analyzing, and synthesizing evidence;

* Preparing written investigative reports and summarizing the facts accurately and succinctly;

* Drafting subpoenas, requests for materials, and completing other writing and research assignments as needed;

* Discussing investigative findings and recommendations with supervisor and attorneys;

* Documenting all work in an online record-keeping system; and

* Supporting various statewide initiatives and other special projects as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications:

* A bachelor's degree and at least three (3) years of relevant work experience are required;

* Applicants with prior experience investigating constituent complaints are strongly encouraged to apply;

* Strong interpersonal skills, including demonstrated experience interviewing witnesses about complex and/or sensitive topics, including working with and/or engaging people from historically marginalized communities;

* Proactive and detailed-oriented with strong writing, reasoning, and organization skills;

* Able to work well independently and effectively contribute to a team, including self-managing deadlines/priorities;

* Sound judgement with the ability to handle confidential information with sensitivity and discretion;

* Comfort using technology, including proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, conducting effective online and open-source searches, and using search engines and investigative databases;

* Availability for occasional travel within New York state, a valid driver's license, and the ability to operate a motor vehicle is preferred;

* Proficiency in other languages is a plus; and

* Applicants who are available to work in this position for at least two (2) years are strongly preferred.

Additional Comments The annual salary for this position is $68,315 plus $4,000 in location pay. As an…