Keystone Advisors is looking for an Investigator to join our team supporting Prince Georges County Public Schools.
MUST LIVE IN MARYLAND
POSITION SUMMARY: At the direction of the Office of Integrity and Compliances Financial Administrator in Prince Georges County Public School System (PGCPS) the Investigator plays a crucial role in conducting investigations on suspicious activity related to financial impropriety in the school system. The incumbent of this position is responsible for evaluating records conducting interviews obtaining evidence and preparing investigative summary reports to identify potential instances of financial impropriety and noncompliance with applicable laws policies and ethical standards of conduct. This position requires excellent attention to detail critical thinking and the ability to conduct successful investigations in an effective and thorough manner. The investigator makes sound wellinformed and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action even in uncertain situations; to accomplish organizational goals to cause improvement changes.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:
Conducts indepth and complex investigations of allegations of financial impropriety including waste fraud and abuse and noncompliance with the law policies and ethical standards of conduct;
Gathers and analyzes records and materials to obtain facts relevant to investigations;
Performs onsite visits and conduct inspections to evaluate relevant tangible evidence;
Conducts interviews on complainants suspects witnesses and other persons of interest that can provide additional evidence to analyze;
Conducts open source research leveraging public records third party commercial databases and the open web to corroborate information or obtain additional leads for the investigation;
Prepares detailed and analytical reports summarizing findings from investigations;
Presents findings to management stakeholders political leaders and other regulatory and enforcement agencies as needed;
Collaborates and coordinates with other members of the team PGCPS stakeholders as well as legal counsel and other regulatory and legal authorities to further investigations and assist in any enforcement action.
QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and other evidence accurately;
Experience in investigative work preferably in a regulatory or compliancefocused environment;
Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to the most innovative investigative and interviewing techniques and procedures;
Effective communication skills both verbal and written with the ability to present findings clearly and concisely;
Expresses information (for example ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively taking into account the audience and nature of the information e.g. technical sensitive controversial; makes clear and convincing presentations; listens to others attends to nonverbal cues and responds appropriately;
High level of integrity professionalism critical thinking and attention to detail; and
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fastpaced environment managing multiple priorities effectively.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university is required preferably in Criminal Justice Accounting Finance Public Affairs Public Policy or any other relevant experience; Masters degree preferred.
A minimum of five 5 years of related experience with at least two 2 years of investigative experience required; experience investigating fraud within a large organization preferred.
Must live in Maryland
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Certified Inspector General Investigator or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) preferred.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Can be demanding due to pace and volume of work and managing change; periodically required to work long hours.
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