Auditor (Investigative Analyst I/II/III), Grade N21/N26/N28

May 9, 2026

Salary : $92,075.00 - $149,112.00 Annually Location : 51 Monroe St Rockville MD 20850 USA Job Type: Permanent Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid Job Number: 2025-00386 Department: Office of the Inspector General Division: OIG 06 Inspector General Staff Opening Date: 06/25/2025 Closing Date: 7/3/2025 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA: Exempt About the Position The anticipated salary range on hire for this role is: Auditor (OIG Investigator Analyst I), Grade N21: $ 70,556 - $ 91,361 Auditor (OIG Investigator Analyst II), Grade N26: $ 87,235 - $106,837 Auditor (OIG Investigator Analyst III,) Grade N28: $ 94,837 - $144,000 WHO WE ARE The Montgomery County Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is an independent agency 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. The Office conducts independent audits, investigations, inspections, and reviews with a goal of preventing, detecting, and deterring fraud, waste, and abuse in government activities. Through its work, the OIG proposes ways to increase the legal, fiscal, and ethical accountability of County government departments and County-funded agencies. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR The OIG's Audit and Program Review Division is seeking professionals with experience performing financial, performance, compliance, and operational audits and reviews of publicly funded programs. The OIG's Audit Division is tasked with conducting risk-based audits and reviews of the County's internal accounting and contracting processes and controls. Auditors on our team 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. What You'll Be Doing OIG Investigative Analyst/Auditors perform engagements detailed in the Inspector General's four-year workplan. Duties may include, but are not limited to: <ul><li>Conducting financial, performance, compliance, and operational audits and reviews by collecting documentary evidence, conducting interviews, and analyzing data and evidence to form sound findings and conclusions.</li><li>Participating in planning audits, which includes developing audit work plans and audit procedures to assess the adequacy of internal controls, effectiveness, economy, and efficiency of County processes, and compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and policies and procedures.</li><li>Performing department-level risk assessments and identifying control weaknesses and opportunities for cost savings within county programs and operations.</li><li>Executing audit field work autonomously in accordance with audit work programs and generally accepted government auditing standards.</li><li>Making recommendations to supervisors on findings and recommendations related to audit work.</li><li>Working effectively with data analytics software to examine, compare and analyze large sets of data.</li><li>Drafting and revising reports and letters for publication and distribution.</li><li>Participating in discussions and briefings with auditees.</li><li>Preparing audit documentation in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards (Yellow Book) and OIG Policies and Procedures.</li><li>Reviewing team members' work papers, and providing guidance, coaching, and feedback.</li><li>Performing other job-related duties as assigned.</li></ul> In addition, the successful candidate will have: <ul><li>Ability to apply Yellow Book, discern key issues, and draw appropriate conclusions.</li><li>Excellent writing, communication, analytical, and research skills.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with department/agency personnel and other officials.</li><li>Experience working both independently and in a team environment.</li><li>An ongoing commitment to supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational environment.</li><li>Strong time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail.</li></ul> Additional consideration will be given to candidates with experience performing information technology audits, either alone or as part of a performance or financial audit, or attestation engagement. The OIG offers a hybrid work environment that includes telework and flexible work schedules commensurate with Montgomery County policies. Minimum Qualifications If filled at the OIG Investigative Analyst I, Grade N21 : Experience: Two (2) years of professional-level experience conducting financial, performance, compliance, or operational audits in accordance with professional auditing standards. If filled at the OIG Investigative Analyst II. Grade N26: Experience: Three (3) years of professional-level experience conducting financial, performance, compliance, or operational audits in accordance with professional auditing standards. If filled at the OIG Investigative Analyst III, Grade N28: Experience: Four (4) years of professional-level experience conducting financial, performance, compliance, or operational audits in accordance with professional auditing standards. For all levels: Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree. Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences We will use the interview preference criteria listed below: <ul><li>Have an Advanced professional designation, such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Inspector General Auditor (CIGA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC).</li><li>Experience Auditing government entities with a focus on governance, procurement, financial procedures, and other operations of governmental entities.</li><li>Experience leading teams in the performance of audits.</li><li>Experience developing audit work plans and audit procedures to assess the adequacy of internal controls and compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.</li></ul> <ul><li>Experience preparing audit documentation in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards (Yellow Book).</li></ul> 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 applicant's 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 County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's 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 What is your highest level of completed education? <ul> <li>N/A</li> <li>High School/GED</li> <li>Associate's Degree</li> <li>Bachelor's Degree</li> <li>Master's Degree</li> <li>Juris Doctor</li> <li>Doctorate</li> </ul> 02 How many years of professional-level experience do you have in conducting financial, performance, compliance, or operational audits in accordance with professional auditing standards? <ul> <li>No Experience</li> <li>1 Year of Experience</li> <li>2 Years of Experience</li> <li>3 Years of Experience</li> <li>4 Years of Experience</li> <li>5 Years of Experience</li> <li>6+ Years of Experience</li> </ul> 03 Do you have any of the certifications listed below? Select all that apply <ul> <li>Certified Public Accountant (CPA)</li> <li>Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)</li> <li>Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)</li> <li>Certified Inspector General Auditor (CIGA)</li> <li>Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)</li> <li>Certified in Risk and Information Systems (CRISC)</li> </ul> 04 Do you have experience auditing government entitites with a focus on governance, procurement, financial procedures, and/or other operations of governmental entities? <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 05 If you answered yes to the question above, please provide details of your experience or enter N/A if you do not have experience in this area. 06 Do you have experience leading a team in the performance of audits? <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 07 Do you have experience developing audit work plans and audit procedures to assess the adequacy of internal controls and compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies and procedures? <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 08 If you answered yes to the question above, please provide details of your experience or enter N/A if you do not have experience in this area. 09 Do you have experience preparing audit documentation in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards (Yellow Book)? <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 10 If you answered yes to the question above, please provide details of your experience or enter N/A if you do not have experience in this area. 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