Investigative Analyst
Location: Rockville, MD
Job ID: IRC61177
Salary: $61,788 - $98,228
Closing Date: December 29, 2023
The Montgomery County Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is an independent agency 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 The Office conducts independent reviews, audits, and inspections with a goal of preventing, detecting, and deterring fraud, waste, and abuse in government activities. Through its work, the OIG proposes ways to increase the legal, fiscal, and ethical accountability of County government departments and County-funded agencies and improve the overall integrity of publicly funded operations.
In October of 2019, the Montgomery County Council passed legislation that requires the OIG to conduct risk-based audits and review of the County’s internal accounting and contracting processes and controls as well as conduct audits of high-risk contracts and agreements on a rotating basis. OIG Investigative Analysts perform engagements detailed in the Inspector General’s four-year workplan; design and lead reviews of County operations and programs; and assist in the completion of audits.
Duties 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.
- Identifying opportunities for cost-savings within county programs and operations.
- Researching applicable laws, directives, regulations, and policies to gain knowledge of areas being reviewed.
- Making recommendations to supervisors on findings and recommendations.
- 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 phone or email and other constituent inquiries.
In addition, the successful candidate will have:
- 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 identifying and/or implementing operational improvements.
- 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.
