Investigative Data Analyst

Office of the Inspector General

Investigative Data Analyst

Posting Expires: March 3, 2026

Salary Range: $62,988 - $80,000 annually 

General Description

The OIG seeks to ensure integrity of city operations, good stewardship of public resources, and to prevent conduct that undermines public trust in government.  In furtherance of this mission, the OIG is searching for an experienced and highly motivated investigative data analyst to join its Compliance Division. Among other duties, the investigative data analyst will support the Compliance Division by collecting and analyzing data to build and enhance complex investigations and will directly conduct fair, impartial, and fact-driven investigations into complaints and allegations of fraud, waste, corruption, mismanagement, or abuse by City officials, employees, board members (voluntary or appointed), and contractors.  The OIG is an independent agency that reports to the Governing Board of the Office of the Inspector General, which is composed of seven City residents selected by business, civic, educational, and legal organizations.

Supervision Received

Work under general supervision and report to the Deputy Inspector General, Assistant Inspectors General, and/or Inspector General designee(s)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement practices for identifying patterns and trends indicating fraudulent activity.
• Collect, manage, and analyze data.
• Assess and report the quality of data in the investigations of other team members.
• Analyze data on behalf of the IPro unit and other procurement matters.
• Memorialize and report the outcome of data searches.
• Present data-driven findings in a clear, accessible manner to effectively communicate patterns, trends, and predictions to investigators, executive leadership, and City stakeholders.
• Intake allegations and complaints.
• Investigate allegations and complaints received:
  • Gathering and analyzing financial, computer, business, legal, real estate, and other public and private records.
  • Interviewing complainants, witnesses, and subjects.
  • Engaging in fieldwork.
  • Drafting and serving subpoenas.
  • Documenting information obtained and collecting evidence.
  • Maintaining accurate and complete investigative files.
  • Present investigative findings.
• Draft reports.
• Testify in connection with enforcement and legal proceedings.
• Assess city operations to determine compliance risk, corruption vulnerabilities, and performance defects, and recommend corrective action and reform as applicable

Decision Making 

Work under supervision; work independently or with others to complete assigned tasks

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully.  It is not an exhaustive list.

• Experience with data analytics.
• Experience conducting and/or assisting with complex investigations.
• Expertise in MS Excel.
• Experience in data mining.
• Experience with analytics software – Power BI, Oracle Technology Business Intelligence (OTBI), etc.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail, especially regarding documentation of gathered facts.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work on projects with minimal guidance.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to identify operational issues and develop solutions.
• Demonstrated ethics and sound judgment.
• Discretion with respect to sensitive and confidential information.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience 

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or associate’s degree with commensurate experience. 
• Minimum of two years of full-time experience in data analytics

Preferred Qualifications – Education and Experience

• Three years or more of full-time data analysis experience in the context of investigation, auditing, and/or law enforcement.
• Previous experience in an Inspector’s General office or a prosecutor’s office at any level.
• Conducted previous investigations that were subject to cross examination or review by a neutral or opposing party.
• Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or associate’s degree with commensurate experience.
• A minimum of two years of full-time experience in data analytics.

Licensures and Certifications

Valid driver’s license

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment

Physical and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

Application Requirements

Each applicant must submit a cover letter and resume.