Employment Opportunities

We are pleased to announce that the Commission has just posted to fill vacancies in over a dozen operational and management positions, another step in ensuring that the new Commission has the staffing and resources necessary to fulfilling its mission - to oversee, regulate and ensure compliance with New York State’s ethics and lobbying laws through education, training, guidance, disclosure and audits and, when necessary, through investigations and enforcement proceedings. 

The Commission on Ethics and Lobbying offers competitive salaries, along with State benefits that include generous paid and sick leave.

Investigations and Enforcement Division:

• Investigative Counsel

 Education & Training Division:

• Training Associate
• Training Assistant

Ethics Division:

• Assistant Director of Financial Disclosure Statements
• Associate Counsel
• FDS Assistant Filings Specialist

Ethics & Lobbying Division:

• Compliance Auditor
• Compliance Analyst 

Pursuant to Executive Order No. 161 of 2017 (continued by Executive Order No. 6 of 2021), no State entity, as defined by EO 161, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the NYS Office of Employee Relations at 518-474-6988 or via email at [email protected].

Location: Albany or NYC 

The NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (“Commission”) seeks an Investigative Counsel to join its Investigations and Enforcement Division.  The position assists with performance of the Commission’s substantive statutory duties to investigate possible violations of, and to enforce, the state’s ethics and lobbying laws. The Investigative Counsel conducts sensitive and complex investigations and administrative proceedings relating to alleged ethics and lobbying law violations, gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, preparing subpoenas, preparing investigation reports, and working with other law enforcement agencies. Investigative Counsel also assists with review of case files, complaints, referrals, and tips of potential violations of laws within the Commission’s jurisdiction. 

Minimum Requirements: 

• Candidates must have been admitted to the New York State Bar, be in good standing and must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the practice of law subsequent to admission to the Bar.
• Litigation experience, including gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, negotiating settlements, and trials/adjudicative proceedings required; also experience in law enforcement and fraud or public integrity investigations preferred.
• Strong writing skills required.
• Knowledge of New York state criminal, ethics, and lobbying laws preferred.

Interested candidates should submit a current resume and cover letter, two writing samples, and the name, address, phone number and email address of three professional references, in confidence, to:

By mail: 

NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government  

540 Broadway 

Albany, New York 12207 

By email:   [email protected]  

Location: Albany

The NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (“Commission”) seeks a Training Associate to join its Education Unit. This unit is responsible for the design and delivery of innovative training programs on State Ethics and Lobbying laws serving over 300,000 New York State executive branch officers and employees and those firms and persons registered with the Commission to lobby on the State and local levels in New York State. In addition to trainings in a traditional classroom and online setting, the Training Associate develops and expands eLearning and distance learning programs utilizing the latest technology and computer-based solutions, including but not limited to: the Statewide Learning Management System (“SLMS”), video conferencing and eLearning software such as Lectora, Zoom, and WebEx.

Minimum Requirements:

Three years’ experience in the training profession including the live delivery of instructor-led courses and presentations; ability to acquire working knowledge of applicable Ethics and Lobbying laws; excellent oral communication skills; familiarity with web-based training programs is required, desktop publishing and video conferencing recommended; and the ability to travel is required.  Must have exceptional administrative and organizational skills. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Interested candidates should submit a current resume and cover letter, and the name, address, phone number and email of three professional references, in confidence, to:

By mail:

NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government
540 Broadway
Albany, New York 12207

By e-mail:

[email protected]

Location: Albany

The NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (“Commission”) seeks a Training Assistant to join its Education Unit. This unit is responsible for the development and delivery of innovative training programs on State Ethics and Lobbying laws serving over 300,000 New York State executive branch officers and employees and those firms and persons registered with the Commission to lobby on the State and local levels in New York State. The Training Assistant will assist the unit with its administrative needs, respond to phone calls and emails, provide Help Desk assistance related to the Commission’s online Lobbying and Financial Disclosure applications, as well as assist in designing and maintaining a variety of trainings that support the Commission’s training and outreach programs by utilizing the latest technology and computer-based solutions, including but not limited to: the Statewide Learning Management System (“SLMS”), WebEx, video conferencing, and eLearning software such as Lectora.

Minimum Requirements:

Three years’ experience in similar administrative support position; specific experience assisting in the administration of training programs, including the live delivery of instructor-led courses and presentations preferred; advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge, including but not limited to pivot tables, and the ability to analyze and sort large datasets of participant roster information; ability to acquire working knowledge of applicable Ethics and Lobbying laws; excellent oral communication skills; excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; familiarity with web-based training programs, desktop publishing and video conferencing experience recommended. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Interested candidates should submit a current resume and cover letter, and the name, address, phone number and email of three professional references, in confidence, to:

By mail:

NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government
540 Broadway
Albany, New York 12207

By e-mail:

[email protected]

Location: Albany  

The NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (“Commission”) seeks an Assistant Director of FDS to assist the Deputy Director of FDS in administering the financial disclosure filing program pursuant to Section 73-a of the Public Officers Law, by working with filers, ethics officers, and appointing authorities to achieve compliance with the financial disclosure law; maintain the FDS online application and filer records; prepare and issue notices of failure to file and delinquency; and review and track filings, among other duties.  

Minimum Requirements: 

Candidates must have at least three years’ experience with the FDS filing program and be knowledgeable of the New York state financial disclosure law and the Commission’s enabling statute. Candidates must also possess and demonstrate excellent communication skills, experience with Microsoft Office software and database entry, and strong attention to detail. Technology or database experience is recommended. 

Interested candidates should submit a current resume and cover letter, and the name, address, phone number and email address of three professional references, in confidence, to: 

By mail: 

NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government 
540 Broadway 
Albany, New York 12207 

By email:  [email protected]  

Location: Albany or NYC

 The NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (COELIG) seeks Associate Counsel to perform legal duties for the Commission.  Under the direction and supervision of Executive staff, the Associate Counsel will:

• Advise and assist those New York state officers and employees under COELIG’s jurisdiction by providing guidance, assistance, and training relating to the State ethics and lobbying laws and COELIG regulations;
• Assist with confidential investigations, and adjudicatory proceedings;
• Review statutory filings in conjunction with Filings Staff and Investigative Staff;
• Assist with legislative, regulatory, and litigation issues, including review and analysis of Commission legislative proposals and positions; perform tasks to implement new laws affecting the Commission; and prepare materials for litigation involving the Commission.

Minimum Requirements: 

Candidates must have been admitted to the New York Bar, be in good standing with any Bar before which they have been admitted to practice and have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the practice of law subsequent to admission to the Bar.  Strong research and writing skills are required.  Knowledge of legislative and policy development process and basic understanding of New York state or municipal government is preferred but not required. 

Interested applicants should submit their resume, cover letter, two writing samples, and the names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references to:

By mail:

NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government
540 Broadway
Albany, New York 12207

By email:

[email protected]

Location: Albany  

The NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (“Commission”) seeks a FDS Assistant Filings Specialist to join its Financial Disclosure Statement Unit.  The Financial Disclosure Statement Unit administers the Commission’s Financial Disclosure Statement (“FDS”) filing program, under which certain state elected officials, officers, and employees are required to file a FDS on an annual basis with the Commission pursuant to the Public Officers Law.  The FDS Assistant Filings Specialist assists with the FDS program by, among other things, processing hardcopy filings; updating and maintaining the online filing system; assisting filers; tracking filings; preparing, mailing, logging, and tracking notices for incomplete filings and non-filers; and assisting in coordinating the review of FDS filings for completeness and compliance with the Public Officers Law.  The assigned program area of an FDS Assistant Filings Specialist may be changed over time as experience is gained to provide experience in all program areas. 

Minimum Requirements: 

Candidates must have excellent communication skills; experience using Microsoft Office products and with data entry; strong attention to detail; and good organizational skills for this busy office environment.  Candidates should have one to three years' experience in administrative and/or technical support.  Post-secondary education is preferred.  Technology or database experience recommended. 

Interested candidates should submit a current resume and cover letter, and the name, address, phone number and email address of three professional references, in confidence, to: 

By mail: 

NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government 
540 Broadway 
Albany, New York 12207 

By e-mail: [email protected]  

Location: Albany or Buffalo 

The New York State Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (“Commission”) seeks a Compliance Auditor to join its Compliance Audit and Review Unit. The unit is responsible for examining statutory filings and implementing the Commission’s Random Audit Program. The responsibilities of the Compliance Auditor will include conducting entrance and exit conferences with filers and filer representatives; preparing and presenting detailed reports on technical findings; serving as a technical expert in investigations; reviewing and analyzing supporting evidence provided by audit subjects to substantiate statutory filings; and traveling throughout New York state as necessary to conduct field audits.  

The Compliance Auditor is entrusted with sensitive information and material, the confidentiality of which must be scrupulously maintained; the incumbent must exercise discretion in discussions and utmost care in handling sensitive materials to protect the confidentiality of matters before the Commission. 

Minimum Requirements: 

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration or management, economics, finance, public administration, public policy, political science, or related field. 

• Working knowledge of fundamental accounting principles and audit practices. 

• Experience in either: (1) compliance auditing; or (2) program analysis; or (3) financial analysis and auditing. 

• Ability to summarize and support technical findings clearly, both orally and in writing. 

• An aptitude for critical analysis. 

• Comfortable in conducting interviews. 

• Exceptional spreadsheet skills.  Knowledge of audit software and/or database software is a plus. 

• Two years of accounting or program review experience. 

Interested candidates should submit a current resume and cover letter, and the name, address, phone number and email address of three professional references, in confidence, to: 

By mail: 

NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government 
540 Broadway 
Albany, New York 12207 

By e-mail:  [email protected]