Voting Rights Analyst

Social Justice Division
Civil Rights Bureau, Voting Rights Section – Albany
Voting Rights Analyst
Reference No. CRB_ALB_VRA_6376

Application Deadline is April 4, 2025

The Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) is seeking candidates with experience or interest in voting
rights for Voting Rights Analyst (VRA) positions in the Voting Rights Section (VRS) of the Civil Rights Bureau. The VRS
is a recently established Section within OAG. The VRS is charged with, among other things, enforcing the newly-
enacted New York Voting Rights Act, one of the strongest state voting rights laws in the country, including
implementing its state “preclearance” program.

More generally, the Civil Rights Bureau enforces federal, state, and local laws that protect New Yorkers from
discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender
identity, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, source of income, or disability. The bureau
investigates and civilly prosecutes alleged patterns of unlawful discrimination in a variety of arenas, including
employment, housing, education, criminal justice, voting, lending, places of public accommodation, and hate crimes.
In addition to litigation, the bureau engages in significant community outreach and public education and other
advocacy efforts.

The VRAs will work under the supervision of the Senior Voting Rights Analysts and in partnership with VRS attorneys
and other team members to support preclearance reviews, affirmative investigations and litigation, and policy
analysis. The VRAs will report to the Voting Rights Section Chief.

Duties:
Investigative and Legal Support Functions

• Collecting and analyzing complex facts and data on an expedited timeline to assess impacts to voters and

• Assisting with the intake of information from various channels including complaints, tips, referrals,

• Completing field work, including canvassing for witnesses, scheduling and conducting witness interviews,

• Working collaboratively with VRS attorneys, data scientists, third-party experts and other partners;
• Managing a caseload of active investigations, both independently and in coordination with VRS attorneys;
• Creating and maintaining databases and constructing complex database queries;
• Developing, reviewing, and editing investigative plans and reports;
• Discussing findings and recommendations with the Voting Rights Section Chief and VRS attorneys; and
• Processing documents to be turned over during discovery or in response to Freedom of Information Law

(FOIL) requests and preparing demonstrative exhibits.

Policy Analysis, Stakeholder Support, and Public Education Functions

• Ability to independently prepare responses to inquiries from a variety of stakeholders, including state and

• Fostering productive relationships with community organizations, public officials, state and local agencies,

• Attending and coordinating meetings, visits, and other outreach events;
• Preparing fact sheets, talking points, educational resources, presentations, and other materials;

• Remaining current on local and national news and state and federal legislation relating to voting rights and

• Coordinating, as needed, with OAG’s Communications, Intergovernmental Affairs, and Policy & Legislative

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree is required;
• Through either work experience or course study, applicants must be familiar with public policy, racial

partners/stakeholders.

databases, conducting strategic internet searches, preserving webpages, and using presentation
software such as PowerPoint;

• Prior work experience with New York government or state or federal courts;
• A connection to the organizations and coalitions currently working on voting rights and civil rights-

The annual salary for this position is $66,325. 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.
To ensure consideration, applications must be received by close of business on April 4, 2025.

• 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

• Your sample should demonstrate your ability to analyze and organize information into an effective

• If needed, please include a cover page to provide the reviewer with any relevant context or background

• List of three (3) references
• Submit only professional references; supervisory references are preferred.
• 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.

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 recruitment@ag.ny.gov or phone at 212-416-8080.