Director Investigations Division

New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller Unclassified Division Director Salary Range: M98 - $165,000-$175,000 Eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week Opening Date:
August 12, 2026 | Closing Date:
September 12, 2026 Posting #33-26

The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) is an independent state agency created to bring greater efficiency and transparency to all levels of New Jersey government. Our mission is to make the government in New Jersey more efficient, transparent, and accountable. Our office audits and investigates municipalities, school districts, counties, state colleges and universities, independent state authorities, and state agencies. We also oversee government expenditures, review public contracts, evaluate local and state programs, and oversee the integrity of New Jersey’s Medicaid program.

We detect and uncover fraud, waste, and abuse and share our findings through public reports.

OSC’s Investigations Division (the Division) was formed in 2010 after New Jersey’s legislature consolidated the powers of the Office of the Inspector General under OSC. The Division continues to exercise the functions, powers, and duties of an inspector general, adhering to Principles and Standards for Offices of Inspector General. The Division conducts investigations and reviews to detect and prevent fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement in New Jersey government.

Among other activities, the Division monitors the performance of government officials, public employees, and programs; uncovers waste and misconduct involving public funds; and releases reports that include findings and recommendations to promote accountability, integrity, and efficiency, and to identify cost savings within state-funded government programs and operations.

OSC seeks an experienced and motivated leader with a proven track record managing complex investigations and an in-depth understanding of government oversight. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape and lead the Division—a multidisciplinary team of investigators, attorneys, and analysts—as it conducts confidential and sensitive investigations of public entities, for the purpose of preventing and detecting fraud, waste, abuse and mismanagement in New Jersey government.

• Provide executive leadership for the Division, developing strategic direction and organizational priorities, and ensuring operational effectiveness.
• Lead investigative staff in the intake of tips/complaints, the planning and execution of case activities, and the reporting of findings from complex investigations into fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement involving public entities and government actors.
• Oversee the collection, maintenance, organization, analysis, and documentation of investigative information, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with professional standards.
• Ensure efficient utilization by staff of the Division’s case management and other tracking systems in compliance with professional standards.
• Draft comprehensive investigative reports detailing procedures, findings, and corrective action recommendations.
• Review the written work product of the division, including reports, documents requests and subpoenas, letters, alerts, training materials, and correspondence, ensuring high-quality and timely deliverables.
• Coordinate with other divisions and as needed, assist in audits and procurement reviews.
• Serve as a liaison with external agencies and entities.
• Work collaboratively with federal, state, and local partners in law enforcement and government oversight.
• Perform training activities for internal and external audiences, including those pertaining to OSC’s mitigation of fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement.
• Oversee a rigorous quality control process to ensure the accuracy and objectivity of investigative reports.
• Oversee and as needed, conduct investigative interviews.
• Maintain a working knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and standards related to investigations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Ten (10) years of experience in investigations, auditing, law, and/or law enforcement with…