Senior Investigator - Investigation Specialist

About This Role

Serve as a Senior Investigator within the Minnesota Department of Education's Office of Inspector General to plan, coordinate, and conduct investigations into fraud, waste, or abuse in public programs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews
• Obtain and review records and other evidence
• Utilize multiple systems to gather and maintain relevant data and evidence
• Document investigative activity timely, accurately and completely
• Collaborate and cooperate with law enforcement and criminal prosecutors on investigations
• Recommend civil and/or administrative actions to MDE during or at the conclusion of an investigation and/or prosecution

Requirements

• Experience conducting criminal, civil or administrative investigations, audits or analysis
• Experience in investigative practices and techniques, including interviewing, report writing, document/evidence management and reviews
• Knowledge of legal standards and procedures applicable to investigations (due process, evidence management, interviewing)
• Ability to learn and operate a variety of data systems, equipment and tools used in investigations
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Word and Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Accounting, Criminal Justice, Legal or equivalent
• 4 years of recent professional experience as an investigator, auditor or analyst OR a Bachelor's/Master's degree and 3 years of recent professional experience as an investigator, auditor or analyst

Nice to Have

• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
• Certified Forensic Investigator (CFI)
• Certified Financial Crimes Specialist (CFCI)
• Interview training (Reid, Wickland-Zulawski or equivalent)
• Experience conducting financial investigations, audits, or analysis
• Experience in financial crimes investigations
• Experience in accounting practices, including skills to identify and reconcile accounts

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits