Oiig Supervising Performance Analyst; Office Independent Inspector General - Actively Recrui

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

Job Summary:

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. 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, and makes recommendations to the Inspector General and other senior level staff for corrective action to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of County government.

Assumes responsibility for supervising and mentoring OIIG Senior Performance Analyst and OIIG Auditor. This position may also 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 imum

Qualifications:

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.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:
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.
Group and Voluntary Benefits Offered:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Basic Term Life Insurance Pension Plan Deferred Compensation Program Employee Assistance Program Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time Voluntary Benefits You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link:  For eligible employees the County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.

Salary Range: $120,675 / YEARLY
* This position requires successful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen and medical examination. Falsification of any information in the application process will result in disqualification, dismissal after hire, and/or placement on the County's Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. For current County employees, such falsification may result in discipline, up to and including termination, and placement on the County's Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years.

See Cook County Code of Ordinances, Article II, Sections 44-54 Unlawful Practices Relating to Employees and Employment - Penalty, 44-56 Political Discrimination ; OIIG Employment Plan, Section V.N. Pre-Interview License and Certification Verification ;
Supplemental Policy No. 2014-2.13 Ineligible for Rehire List ; and Cook County Personnel Rules 3.3(b) (7) (d). EEO Statement Cook County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") employer. Cook County prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, source of income, housing status, military service or discharge status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category established by law, statute or ordinance as…