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Career opportunities currently available at the the NYC Campaign Finance Board are described in detail below. New York City residency is required for most positions. All positions offer a competitive benefits package and salary commensurate with experience.
If you would like to be considered for one of these opportunities, please mail, fax, or e-mail your resume and cover letter, including current salary and salary requirements, to:
Ms. Elizabeth Bauer
NYC Campaign Finance Board
40 Rector Street, 7th Floor
New York, New York 10006
Fax #212-306/7143
resume@nyccfb.info
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Special Compliance & Policy Assurance
The NYC Campaign Finance Board seeks an attorney to strengthen the nation’s best campaign finance program.
Position involves enforcement, litigation, and legislation. Attorneys with demonstrated interest in public service or political campaigns are encouraged to apply. Minimum of two years legal experience subsequent to admission to NY Bar. NYC residency required.
The NYC Campaign Finance Board seeks personnel to perform thorough, timely audits of candidates’ financial disclosure and detailed supporting documentation.
Responsibilities:
- Perform financial, compliance, and investigative audits.
- Coordination with Legal Unit to identify and document potential violations of the Campaign Finance Act and Board Rules.
- Oral presentation to CFB staff members and the CFB Board.
- Writing draft and final audit reports.
- Writing and revising standard audit documents such as letters and forms.
Requirements:
- A master’s degree or pursuing a graduate degree from an accredited university in accounting, economics, finance, business or public administration, statistics, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience.
- Three years of satisfactory full-time experience in one or a combination of the following: accounting; financial, compliance or investigative auditing; fraud reviews, working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, economic or financial administration; fiscal or economic research; fiscal management; or a related area.
- Knowledge and experience in performing audits in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing or Government Auditing Standards.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- NYC residency.
The NYC Campaign Finance Board is hiring liaisons for its Candidate Services Unit to serve as the primary contact between the agency and the campaigns representing candidates running for office in NYC. Liaisons will teach the rules and requirements of the CFB to campaigns as well as provide them with technical support for the agency’s software. They will also assist in the creation of new training materials and test the latest versions of the agency’s software that is distributed to campaigns. Some administrative work included, such as processing of documents received by the agency, creation and distribution of mass mailings, and reproduction of handbooks and brochures.
Applicants must be college graduates, possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, be proficient in MS Office, and be able and willing to learn new software. Teaching or training experience helpful though not required and demonstrated interest in New York City politics and municipal government a plus. Applicants must submit a brief writing sample with their cover letter and resume.
NYC residency required.
The NYC Campaign Finance Board seeks personnel to fill a position as a Compliance Analyst in the Auditing and Accounting Unit. The candidate who fills this position will perform reviews of program participants’ disclosure statements and supporting documentation to determine if they qualify for public fund payments and if they are in compliance with the Programs rules and regulations. In addition, the candidate will assist auditors in performing reviews and audits. Candidates must have a baccalaureate degree and two years work experience. Good communication and organizational skills are required. Must be attentive to detail.
The NYC Campaign Finance Board seeks a Deputy Press Secretary to support all activities of the Press Unit. Involves extensive contact with public and media. Other responsibilities include producing analyses and public disclosure, administering the citywide Debate Program, and helping to maintain relevant sections of the agency’s website. The ideal candidate will have: outstanding written and oral communications abilities; excellent organizational skills; ability to multi-task, work collaboratively and thrive under pressure; basic knowledge of and interest in NYC government and politics; and ability to understand and explain complicated legal and statistical material. Spanish language skills are a plus. Required: NYC residency; B.A. degree from accredited college. Two years of government, politics, or public relations experience preferred.
The NYC Campaign Finance Board seeks an experienced Microsoft .Net/Application Developer. We offer a dynamic work environment, training, growth potential, and excellent benefits.
Qualifications:
- 3+ years hands-on experience developing database driven ASP.NET web applications using:
- C#
- Microsoft Visual Studio 2005+
- ASPX including full page life cycle
- Custom server controls
- XHTML
- Javascript
- XML
- CSS
- Microsoft SQL Server 2000/2005 and T-SQL
- .Net Framework 2.0+
- Ability to understand business processes and translate them into user requirements and working solutions
- Outstanding communication and software design skills
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented individual who works well in a group environment
- Ability to adopt existing coding standards/conventions
- Solid understanding of object oriented programming, and tiered architectures
- Experience with Microsoft SharePoint 2007, winforms applications, and Web Services is a plus
Special Compliance & Policy Assurance
The NYC Campaign Finance Board seeks applicants for a key position in its Special Compliance & Policy Assurance unit. Position works on investigations; complaints; and new, unusual, or complex compliance questions such as implementation of the City’s landmark pay-to-play regulations using research, analysis, and written communications.
Candidate should have or be pursuing a graduate degree and have relevant professional experience that includes demonstrated ability to work with complex legal concepts and data, and excellent written and oral communication skills. Must be prepared for diverse and fast-paced workload and be attentive to detail. NYC residency within 90 days.
The New York City Campaign Finance Board seeks an experienced Systems Analyst. We offer a dynamic work environment, training and growth potential, and excellent benefits. Applicants must possess a B.S. or B.B.A. in computer science, management information systems, or a related discipline BA/BS.
Responsibilities:
- Identifying, documenting, and assessing end-user requirements
- Translating user requirements into functional specifications
- Testing application to ensure application, specifications, fixes, and enhancements are correctly implemented
- Overseeing the development of a comprehensive systems test plan
- Overseeing the UAT process
Qualifications:
- 3 to 5 years experience as a systems analyst with similar responsibilities
- Strong written\verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills
- Familiarity Microsoft Office Suite as well as the Windows XP operating systems
- Proven ability to meet strict deadlines and work well under pressure
- Knowledge of T-SQL and C# .Net is a plus
