Investigative Analyst

The Investigative Analyst conducts confidential and sensitive investigations regarding allegations of prosecutorial misconduct in New York State. The Investigative Analyst will report to the Deputy Director of Investigations. Duties of the Investigative Analyst will include, but will not be limited to:

• Work collaboratively with teams of Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct (CPC) attorneys and administrative assistants to plan and execute investigations;
• Obtain court and police records and liaise with court personnel and other public agencies in connection with records gathering;
• Analyze confidential materials, including but not limited to, criminal case files, and a wide-range of forensic evidence--digital, biological, etc.;
• Conduct witness interviews;
• Communicate investigative results with other team members and appropriate supervisors;
• Prepare detailed written reports documenting investigative activities and findings;
• Draft reports summarizing the findings of investigations and provide recommendations to the commissioners on whether to authorize formal complaints;
• Assist the Administrator and Deputy Director of Investigations in preparing for hearings;
• Other special projects as needed to enable the CPC to carry out its statutory mandate.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree and two years of specialized experience. Substitutions include four years of specialized experience or an Associate’s degree and two years of specialized experience; Master’s degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience; Ph.D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience.

The ideal candidate will be inquisitive, resourceful, detail-oriented, and self-motivated with investigative experience, superior organizational skills, strong writing and analytical skills, strong communication skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, ability to manage complex and highly confidential information, excellent judgment navigating questions about ethics, and demonstrated track record of objectively analyzing facts.

Additional Information:

The Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct is an independent State agency dedicated to investigating prosecutorial conduct in New York State, serving to strengthen oversight of New York’s prosecutors and to hold them to the highest ethical standards in the exercise of their duties.

Pursuant to Judiciary Law §§ 499-a – 499-j, the Commission has the authority to review and investigate the conduct of prosecutors to determine whether any prosecutorial conduct violates state law or court rules. Under the statute, the Commission is authorized to conduct a full range of investigative functions, including holding hearings, subpoenaing witnesses, requiring production of documents, conferring immunity, and transmitting findings of fact and recommendations regarding sanctions to the relevant attorney grievance committee. The Commission is also authorized to make its findings and recommendations public.

To learn more about the Commission please visit https://www.ny.gov/new-york-state-commission-prosecutorial-conduct.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. CPC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify CPC Human Resources at HR@cpc.ny.gov.