Education Oversight Division Investigator (Investigative Analyst I/II/III), Grade N21, N26, N28 at Montgomery County (MD), MD in 101 Monroe St Rockville MD 20850 USA

Job description

• Please note: The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be:
• Investigative Analyst I (grade N21) - $72,567 to $93,965, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
• Investigative Analyst II (grade N26) - $89,721 to $114,577, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
• Investigative Analyst III (grade N28) - $97,540 to $144,253, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
• The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is seeking an individual to perform inspections, reviews, analysis, and investigations of Government/Public/Education sector programs and services as part of the OIG’s Education Oversight Division. EOD Investigative Analysts are driven by curiosity and a desire to fully understand issues presented. If you have excellent writing and communication skills, can organize and analyze large volumes of data and evidence, and want to be part of a diverse and inclusive team, the OIG may well be the place for you.
• The OIG Investigative Analyst position may be filled at any of the following levels:
• Investigative Analyst I (grade N21) (Download PDF reader)
• Investigative Analyst II (grade N26) (Download PDF reader)
• Investigative Analyst III (grade N28) (Download PDF reader)

Responsibilities

• Conducting independent, objective performance, compliance, information system, and operational audits, reviews, and inspections.
• Collecting documentary evidence, conducting interviews, and analyzing data to form sound findings and conclusions.
• Assessing the adequacy of internal controls and processes.
• Evaluating the equity, efficiency, effectiveness, economy, and integrity of County-funded programs.
• Participating in developing investigatory plans and carrying out investigations to determine compliance with relevant laws and applicable policies and procedures.
• Identifying opportunities for cost-savings within county-funded programs and operations.
• Drafting concise, objective, detailed reports which clearly communicate findings and recommendations relating to the policies, programs, and practices of County funded operations and programs.
• Participating in discussions and briefings with employees, contractors, and management.
• Responding to complaints received via the OIG’s hotline and other constituent inquiries.

Requirements

• Experience working with large volumes of evidence, extensive data sets and/or complex financial information.
• Excellent writing, communication, analytical and research skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with agency personnel and other officials.
• Experience working both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines.
• Experience conducting and/or leading reviews and inspections of programs and operations applying Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), Association of Inspectors General (AIG) and/or Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) standards.
• An ongoing commitment to supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• May require the ability to attend meetings at other County locations.
• Candidates selected for interview may be required to provide a writing sample.
• Experience: Two (2) years of professional-level experience conducting performance or operational audits, or workplace, compliance, or ethics investigations in accordance with professional auditing standards.
• Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree.
• Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
• Experience: Three (3) years of professional-level experience conducting performance or operational audits, or workplace, compliance, or ethics investigations in accordance with professional auditing standards.
• Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree.
• Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
• Experience: Four (4) years of professional-level experience conducting performance or operational audits, or workplace, compliance, or ethics investigations in accordance with professional auditing standards.
• Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree.
• Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
• Experience with inspecting, monitoring, auditing and investigating government/public/education sector programs and services.
• Experience conducting research and analysis of data and information related to public sector programs and operations.
• Experience with report writing.
• Experience responding to complaints/concerns/allegations of fraud, waste & abuse.

Skills

Preferred

• Experience with report writing.