OIIG SUPERVISING PERFORMANCE ANALYST (OFFICE OF THE INDEPENDENT INSPECTOR GENERAL) - ACTIVELY RECRUITED

Cook County • Chicago, IL

8h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of the Independent Inspector General (OIIG) was created to detect, deter and prevent corruption fraud, waste, mismanagement, unlawful political discrimination or misconduct in the operation of Cook County Government. This position serves as a lead Performance Analyst, performing highly complex compliance and performance reviews of Cook County agencies, programs, and operations. The role involves conducting interviews, preparing comprehensive reports detailing findings and conclusions, and making recommendations to the Inspector General and other senior level staff for corrective action to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of County government. This position also assumes responsibility for supervising and mentoring OIIG Senior Performance Analyst and OIIG Auditor. Additionally, the role may involve a concentration focusing on investigation, oversight, auditing, and monitoring of government compliance with the terms of the orders entered in Shakman v. Cook County prohibiting unlawful political discrimination. This position is Actively Recruited and at will.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Eight (8) years of full-time paid work experience in the conduct of program auditing, operations analysis, performance review, financial examination, or compliance oversight is required.
• Extensive knowledge of rules, regulations and operating procedures as they pertain to performing compliance and performance reviews at all levels of government and the private sector.
• Extensive knowledge of applicable laws and regulations of state, local, and other authorities relative to cases of abuse, fraud, waste, and mismanagement as well as criminal and civil misconduct.
• Skill in performing in-depth, confidential, sensitive and highly complex reviews requiring document review and the conduct of interviews with complainants, witnesses, victims and other agency representatives.
• Drafting skills necessary to prepare review and evaluation programs and plans, investigative reports and other documentation in a clear, concise, and accurate manner.
• Extensive knowledge of and experience with data analysis methods and software.
• Knowledge of community resources and referrals with the ability to access such services on behalf of Cook County.
• Knowledge of modern supervisory practices with strong leadership skills.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis on Word and Excel.
• Skill and ability to elicit and organize facts and information from others.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team on uncomplicated to highly complex compliance and performance reviews.
• Strong verbal skills necessary to articulate issues and concerns regarding confidential investigative information to work peers/supervisors, other agencies, and the general public.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a lead Performance Analyst.
• Performs highly complex compliance and performance reviews of Cook County agencies, programs, and operations.
• Conducts interviews.
• Prepares comprehensive reports detailing findings and conclusions.
• Makes recommendations to the Inspector General and other senior level staff for corrective action to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of County government.
• Supervises and mentors OIIG Senior Performance Analyst and OIIG Auditor.
• May involve a concentration focusing on investigation, oversight, auditing and monitoring of government compliance with the terms of the orders entered in Shakman v. Cook County prohibiting unlawful political discrimination.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Voluntary Benefits
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligibility
• Hybrid work environment with telecommuting and flexible scheduling options for eligible employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior