Investigator (OIG Investigative Analyst, Grade N21, N26, &N28)

WHO WE AREThe Montgomery County Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is an independent office created by the County Council in 1997. The Inspector General is charged with reviewing the effectiveness and efficiency of programs and operations within County government and independent County agencies including Montgomery County Public Schools, the Board of Education, and Montgomery College. The Education Oversight Division conducts independent reviews, audits, inspections, and investigations with a goal of preventing, detecting, and deterring fraud, waste, and abuse in county funded education programs and activities. Through its work, the OIG proposes ways to increase the legal, fiscal, and ethical accountability of the county’s school system and improve the overall integrity of publicly funded operations.WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORThe OIG’s Education Oversight Division is seeking professionals with experience performing inspections, audits, investigations, and reviews of publicly funded programs. 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 expected salary range for this role on hire is: Investigative Analyst I $65,551 - 84,880The expected salary range for this role on hire is: Investigative Analyst II $81,047 - 105,685The expected salary range for this role on hire is: Investigative Analyst III $88,110 - 115,400Duties may include but are not limited to: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.Successful candidates will have:Experience working with large volumes of evidence, extensive data sets and/or complex financial information.Excellent writing, communication, analytical and research skills.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.If filled at the OIG Investigative Analyst I:Experience: Two (2) years of professional-level experience conducting performance, compliance, information system or operational audits, reviews, investigations and/or inspections, including at least one (1) year of professional experience in law, public policy, public administration, social sciences, auditing or related field.Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree.Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.If filled at the OIG Investigative Analyst II:Experience: Three (3) years of professional-level experience conducting performance, compliance, information system or operational audits, reviews, investigations and/or inspections, including at least one (1) year of professional experience in law, public policy, public administration, social sciences, auditing or related field.Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree.Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.If filled at the OIG Investigative Analyst III:Experience: Four (4) years of professional-level experience conducting performance, compliance, information system or operational audits, reviews, investigations and/or inspections, including at least one (1) year of professional experience in law, public policy, public administration, social sciences, auditing or related field.Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree.Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.We will use interview preference criteria:Inspecting, Monitoring, Auditing and Investigating Government/Public/Education Sector Programs and Services.Conducting Research and Analysis of Data and Information related to Public Sector Programs and Operations.Report Writing; andResponding to Complaints/Concerns/Allegations of Fraud, Waste & Abuse.Candidates selected for interview may be required to provide a writing sample.

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