Investigative Analyst

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in law, criminal justice, or accounting
• In lieu of bachelor's degree, an associate degree in law, criminal justice, or accounting coupled with two (2) years of professional experience performing analysis of large datasets and investigations in support of criminal and/or administrative investigations.

Experience

• Minimum of four (4) years professional experience performing analysis of large datasets and investigations in support of criminal and/or administrative investigations

Certification/Licensure

• N/A

Preferred

• Experience working in an investigations department with a hotline
• Training or experience with organizational investigations or with related training or experience in the paralegal or legal fields
• Certified Fraud Examiner desired

Medical Group

Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

Summary

The Investigative Analyst will be responsible for overseeing and administering the OIG hotline, whistleblower and case management tracking systems (CMTS) for the Investigations division of the OIG. Assists in many aspects of the OIG investigations function including but not limited to spread sheet preparation for investigations, administering the subpoena management function, assisting in the OIG PARP oversight, maintaining the logs for whistleblower cases and quarterly statistics.

Essential Functions

• Maintain the OIG hotline database and follow up on the complaints requiring attention. The OIG annually receives 400 hotline complaints.
• Oversees the database pertaining to the Whistleblower program. This involves insuring that all letters have been sent out and tracking the progress of the case from inception to the decision by the Panel.
• Ensures the case management system, CMTS, is updated and maintained correctly for tracking purposes by the Investigative Manager.
• Aids Special Agents in the preparation and maintenance of all spreadsheets and pivot tables for the reports of investigations.
• Keeps all statistics pertaining to the Quarterly and Semi-Annual reports in a clear concise format for the Inspector General.

Other Functions

• Assists in investigations with the Special Agents and aid in interviews.
• Assists in the administering the Public Access to Records Policy (PARP) process for the OIG. Assist in the data collection for purposes of preparing the periodic reports of the OIG investigations activity.
• Aids in processing physical evidence, perform internet-based research, conduct queries of criminal or commercial data bases for ongoing investigations.

• The essential duties listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Evaluation Criteria

Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:

• Skills and/or behavioral assessment
• Personal interview
• Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
• Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
• Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)
• Review of a current motor vehicle report

Closing

WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.

This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.