Education Oversight Division Investigator (Investigative Analyst I/II/III), Grade N21, N26, N28

Education Oversight Division Investigator (Investigative Analyst I/II/III), Grade N21, N26, N28

Salary

$97,540.00 - $157,962.00 Annually

Location

101 Monroe St Rockville MD 20850 USA

Job Type

Permanent

Job Number

2026-00535

Department

Office of the Inspector General

Division

OIG 06 Inspector General Staff

Opening Date

09/09/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

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About the Position

Please note: The salary range above represents this position's earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be:

Investigative Analyst I (grade N21) - $72,567 to $93,965, based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Investigative Analyst II (grade N26) - $89,721 to $114,577, based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Investigative Analyst III (grade N28) - $97,540 to $144,253, based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

WHO WE ARE

The 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 (EOD) 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. OIG Investigative Analysts perform engagements detailed in the Inspector General's four-year workplan; design and lead reviews of operations and programs; respond to and investigate allegations and complaints received by the OIG fraud hotline.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is seeking an individual to perform inspections, reviews, analysis, and investigations of Government/Public/Education sector programs and services as part of the OIG's Education Oversight Division. EOD 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 OIG Investigative Analyst position may be filled at any of the following levels:

Investigative Analyst I (grade N21)

Investigative Analyst II (grade N26)

Investigative Analyst III (grade N28)

What Youll Be Doing

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.
• 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.
• 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 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.

Candidates selected for interview may be required to provide a writing sample.

Minimum Qualifications

If Filled at the OIG Investigative Analyst I:

Experience: Two (2) years of professional-level experience conducting performance or operational audits, or workplace, compliance, or ethics investigations in accordance with professional auditing standards.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors 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 or operational audits, or workplace, compliance, or ethics investigations in accordance with professional auditing standards.

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 or operational audits, or workplace, compliance, or ethics investigations in accordance with professional auditing standards.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree.

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences

Preferred criteria screening questions will be used pertaining to:

• Experience with inspecting, monitoring, auditing and investigating government/public/education sector programs and services.
• Experience conducting research and analysis of data and information related to public sector programs and operations.
• Experience with report writing.
• Experience responding to complaints/concerns/allegations of fraud, waste & abuse.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.

Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicants responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.

This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the Countys "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriffs office) are subject to the Countys ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.

Leave Benefits

Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.

Retirement Benefits

All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.

Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness

Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.

Free Mass Transit Benefit

County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.

Reduced Child and Health Care Costs

Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.

Employee Wellbeing

We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.

Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits

01

MQ Question OIG INVESTIGATIVE ANALYST I (000725)

What is your highest level of completed education?

• N/A
• High School/GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Juris Doctor
• Doctorate

02

MQ Question OIG INVESTIGATIVE ANALYST I (000725)

How many years of professional-level experience do you have conducting performance or operational audits, or workplace, compliance, or ethics investigations in accordance with professional auditing standards?

• No Experience
• 1 Year Experience
• 2 Years Experience
• 3 Years Experience
• 4 Years Experience
• 5 Years Experience
• 6+ Years Experience

03

PC - Do you have experience inspecting, monitoring, auditing, or investigating government, public sector, or education programs and services?

• Yes
• No

04

PC - If yes, please state which sector(s) and describe your experience.

05

PC - Do you have experience conducting research and analyzing data or information related to public sector programs or operations?

• Yes
• No

06

PC - If yes, please provide details about the type of research and analysis you performed.

07

PC - Do you have experience preparing written reports?

• Yes
• No

08

PC - If yes, please provide examples of the types of reports you have prepared.

09

PC - Do you have experience responding to complaints, concerns, or allegations of fraud, waste, or abuse?

• Yes
• No

10

PC - If yes, please explain the nature of your responsibilities and the types of cases you handled.

Required Question

Employer Montgomery County (MD)

Address 101 Monroe Street

7th Floor

Rockville, Maryland, 20850

Phone 240-777-5000

Website https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/ohr