Investigator

Keystone Advisors is looking for an Investigator to join our team supporting Prince George’s County Public Schools.
POSITION SUMMARY:
At the direction of the Office of Integrity and Compliance’s Financial Administrator in Prince George’s 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 non-compliance 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, well-informed, 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 in-depth and complex investigations of allegations of financial impropriety, including waste, fraud and abuse, and non-compliance 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 compliance-focused 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 fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities effectively.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required, preferably in Criminal Justice, Accounting, Finance, Public Affairs, Public Policy or any other relevant experience; Master’s 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.

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.
COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

• Competitive Salary
• Paid Time Off
• Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short & Long Term Disability
• 401 (K) with company match
• Life Insurance