Data Analyst: Create Datasets, Support Investigations (6444)
Office of the New York State Attorney General · New York City
Executive Division
Research and Analytics Department – New York City
Data Analyst
Reference No. RAD_NYC_DAT_6444
Application Deadline is June 5, 2026
Salary is $89,298 plus $4,000 in location pay
To be considered for this opportunity, submit a complete application online at ag.ny.gov/job-postings/other
Goal
The Research and Analytics Department (RAD) in the Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) is seeking candidates for a full-time Data Analyst position to explore, analyze, and create datasets for information pertinent to OAG investigations. The goal of the data analyst at the OAG is to support a range of investigations and initiatives with consistent, high quality, reproducible research that is communicated in clear and compelling ways. The Data Analyst in this position may primarily support the Chief Economist in OAG’s Economic Justice Division.
Purview
As part of an innovative team housed in the Executive Division, you will work with staff and divisions within OAG to support the OAG's major initiatives, investigations, and policy development. Our team researches and writes analytical reports garnering national attention and supports the office’s major investigations. See for example our work, fighting fraudulent crypto investment schemes, investigating illegal online gambling, on antitrust litigation, and consumer price gouging. Utilizing a vast collection of public and confidential information, you will work with data covering the breadth of OAG’s purview building analytic tools to inform investigations that affect the lives of all New Yorkers.
Employing over 2,000 people across New York state, OAG is both the “People's Lawyer” and the state's chief legal officer. The Data Analyst will support OAG’s work in numerous legal and regulatory arenas, including protecting the rights of investors and consumers, coordinating state-wide criminal investigations, promoting civil rights, economic, and social justice, encouraging harm-reducing public health strategies, and preserving the state’s environment. The OAG also advises the Executive branch of state government and defends actions and proceedings on behalf of the state.
Duties:
Data can and does play a pivotal role in decision making on a wide range of OAG’s work. The Data Analyst will work closely with both RAD and other staff to support the work of OAG.
Exploring and analyzing data:
- Synthesizing pertinent facts and issues from large amounts of information/data
- Using standard, reproducible methodology with sophisticated statistical and econometric techniques
- Communicating findings and methodology through written reports, verbal presentations, and visualizations
- Understanding and identifying limitations of sources or analysis
- Developing financial and economic models
- Examining market and industry behavior
- Conducting research via academic articles and relevant industry literature
Developing or programming new databases or datasets:
- Aggregating disparate data and developing original datasets
- Identifying and cleaning “dirty” data
- Creating functions to flag/separate/segregate/filter/aggregate data
- Troubleshooting data and calculations for errors/omissions
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
- Demonstrated qualitative and/or quantitative research abilities:
- Experience with scripting, querying, or statistical programming (SQL and/or Python required; R and Stata preferred)
- Advanced Excel experience (pivot tables, vlookups, conditionals)
- Strong oral, written, and presentation communication skills
- Ability to communicate technical concepts and results to a non-technical audience
- Highly organized, self-directed, and curious
- Personable and positive, with a high level of integrity
- Interest in business, finance, public policy, and social/economic justice
Preferred Skills/Experience:
- Advanced SQL (e.g. subqueries, window functions) or database management
- R and Stata language knowledge
- Obtaining data from API’s, websites, PDFs, or other difficult sources
- Data visualization or front-end software (e.g. plotly, matplotlib, bokeh, altair, streamlit, Tableau, d3)
- Comfort with linux command line tools and git/GitHub
The hiring rate for this position is $89,298 plus $4,000 in location pay. As an employee of OAG, you will join a team of dedicated individuals who work to serve the people of our state through a wide variety of occupations. We offer a comprehensive New York state benefits package, including paid leave, health, dental, vision and retirement benefits, and family-friendly policies. Additionally, OAG offers a robust Workplace Flexibilities Program with multiple options for employees, including telecommuting (up to two days per week) and alternative work schedules.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via this link:
Applicants must be prepared to submit a complete application consisting of the following:
- Cover Letter: You may address your letter to the Legal Recruitment Unit. Indicate why you are interested in this position and what makes you a strong candidate. You may wish to include information about what life experiences you will bring to the position that will enhance OAG’s ability to better serve the diverse population of this state.
- Resume
- Writing Sample: In lieu of a writing sample, please provide a code sample (data ETL and/or analysis in python and/or SQL; this can be a link to a public github/gitlab repo with a written explanation of the project). If needed, please include a cover page to provide the reviewer with any relevant context or background information.
- Reference List: Submit a list of three (3) professional references; supervisory references are For each reference, indicate the nature and duration of your relationship. Include contact information and email addresses for each reference. Please note that your references will not be contacted until after you interview for the position.
The OAG provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you have questions regarding a position with OAG, the application process, or need assistance with submitting your application, please contact Legal Recruitment via email at [email protected] or phone at 212-416-8080.
For more information about OAG, please visit our website: ag.ny.gov
