Deputy Inspector General

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has beenrecentlyestablished as an independent and nonpartisan agency to detect and deter fraud waste abuse mismanagement and corruption in and affecting state government.

The Deputy Inspector General is a senior level executive who partners with the Inspector General in all aspects of leading the non-partisan independent work of the OIG. The incumbent in this position will assist in the evaluation and oversight of cases for investigation and review. The incumbent will assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures on the appropriate steps and associated timelines for multiple investigations and reviews while adhering to applicable standards policies and procedures. Utilize sound judgment in monitoring the timeline and progress for matters under review. Create and track goals and measurable definitions of success. Engage with counterparts and contacts at all levels of government civil society and the public including but not limited to Cabinet Members and agency officials Legislators non-governmental organizations and the public.

Essential functions are fundamental core functions and arenot intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties. Among the essential functionsfor the Deputy Inspector General are:

• Working with the Inspector General to lead a team of high-performing investigators evaluators auditors evaluators and other oversight and support professionals;
• Contributing sound judgment and expertise to the assessment and review of complaints and allegations and in leading and conducting timely non-partisan independent investigations and reviews;
• Reviewing and editing written reports and other investigative and oversight work products and publications to ensure thoroughness accuracy and transparency;
• Engaging independently and professionally with senior agency leaders and others in Delaware state government as well as federal state and local oversight partners and law enforcement agencies;
• Engaging with and representing the OIG before non-governmental organizations and stakeholders and the public.

JOB REQUIREMENTS forDeputy Inspector General

Please submit a cover letter and resume providing a detailed description of how your education training and/or experience meets each job requirement including employer experience/responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment/training.

1. Experience in the administration or oversight of large or complex programs or projects.
2. Experience in developing courses of action and making recommendations to top-level leadership.
3. Experience in analyzing data and information for the purpose of drawing conclusions and recommendations.
4. Experience in narrative report writing and editing.

Preference will be given to applicants that have substantial experience working in or knowledge of Delaware state government including but not limited to state offices departments boards commissions committees school districts and other executive and legislative bodies.

The incumbent may work at the Warr Building(60 E. Loockerman St. Dover DE 19901)or Carvel State Office Building based on operational needs.

The State of Delaware recognizes the value oftelework and flexible working position is eligible for Telework according to the State of Delawares Alternative Work Arrangement Policy. More information will be shared at the time of interview.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

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The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression.