Division of Economic Justice
Homeowner Assistance Fund Mortgage Enforcement Unit
Data Analyst (Term Position)
Remote Opportunity
Reference No. DEJ/MEU_ DA_6254

Application Deadline is March 3, 2023*
Applicants Must Have Immediate Availability

The New York State Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking to hire a Data Analyst for its Homeowner
Assistance Fund Mortgage Enforcement Unit (MEU), a short-term initiative created to support New York State’s
distribution of Homeowner Assistance Funds (HAF). The MEU will review HAF applications to assess whether
mortgage servicers are complying with federal and state requirements and have exhausted available mortgage
modification options. The MEU’s goal is to ensure that New Yorkers receive the relief necessary to save their homes,
and that HAF funds are distributed equitably and efficiently to New York State homeowners.

The Data Analyst will be involved with all aspects of designing and implementing the grant application review process,
including creating and maintaining data analysis tools to facilitate the application review process for other team
members. The Data Analyst will be responsible for monitoring project metrics concerning grant reviews and
approvals. The Data Analyst will also create a system to analyze trends in mortgage servicing and measure compliance
with federal and state COVID-relief requirements based on data acquired during the grant application review process.
This is an exclusively remote position requiring full-time teleworking for the duration of the employment term. The
selected candidate will need to have access to a reliable computer, a secure internet connection and a phone. This
position is intended to last through March 31, 2024.

Responsibilities of the Data Analyst will include, but not be limited to the following:

• Writing scripts to collect and synthesize data in order to monitor and process applications;
• Developing an intricate understanding of the Common Data File (CDF) process that mortgage servicers will use

• Organized, sound judgement, attuned to detail, and curious, with the ability to self-manage priorities and

• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team and independently; and an
• Interest in public policy and social/economic justice.
  

Candidates with experience in any of the following are preferred:

• Housing, mortgage or related data;
• Building consumer oriented financial calculators or tools;
• Data visualization tools;
• Managing data and generating reports in Salesforce; and/or
• Salesforce integrations.
  

The annual salary for this position is $81,047. As an employee of the 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.

Per Office of the Attorney General policy, confirmation of full vaccination status is a condition of employment for this
position. If you are not fully vaccinated, you will be required to provide negative COVID-19 test results at a frequency
determined by the agency. The agency will consider religious and reasonable accommodations.
please contact recruitment@ag.ny.gov.

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 are being received online.

Therefore, you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible.

Applicants must be prepared to submit a complete application consisting of the following:

• Cover Letter

• 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 the MEU’s ability to better serve the diverse population of this state.

• Resume

• Only submit professional references, supervisory references are preferred.
• Indicate the nature and duration of your relationship to each reference.
• Include contact information and email addresses for each reference.
• Please note, your references will not be contacted until after you interview for the position.
  

If you have questions regarding a position with the OAG and 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.