The OIG for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is seeking a highly qualified and motivated senior manager with oversight, auditing and/or investigations experience to join our team in the capacity of Assistant Inspector General. The Assistant Inspector General will serve as a principal advisor to the Inspector General and will lead the various activities and functions of an assigned organizational unit in the Office of the Inspector General (OIG). The OIG is committed to detecting and preventing fraud, waste and abuse within the District and ensuring that LAUSD provides the most effective and efficient services for our 1,200+ schools and 600,000+ students of Los Angeles.
About the Job:
An Assistant Inspector General assists the Inspector General and Deputy Inspector General in planning, directing, organizing, and managing the activities and functions of an assigned organizational unit in the Office of Inspector General (OIG).
The Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in conducting and supervising independent oversight activities including audits, investigations, and/or special reviews. This individual will be a detail-oriented fact finder and a sound decision maker with excellent oral and written communication. Further, the ideal candidate will be skilled at developing and maintaining strong working relationships with all stakeholders and will demonstrate considerable personal and professional judgment and integrity by dealing appropriately with confidential material and handling politically challenging situations with diplomacy and tact.
Job Duties:
- Manages and evaluates the activities and staff of an assigned organizational unit within the Office of the Inspector General.
- Assists in establishing goals for an organizational unit and monitors the progress of the organizational unit toward achieving the goals.
- Serves as a principal advisor to the Inspector General on the assigned oversight function.
- Supervises, plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs difficult, complex, and sensitive audits, special reviews, special projects, or evaluations related to District programs, operations, projects, and contracts.
- Plans, organizes, and directs difficult, complex, and sensitive criminal and administrative investigations related to alleged wrongdoing by District employees, vendors, and/or contractors.
- Assists with making presentations at Board and Committee meetings.
- Assists with conducting annual risk assessments of the District and assists in preparing a draft annual Work Plan based on the results of the risk assessment process.
- Manages staff engaged in activities such as auditing, reviewing, or evaluating District programs, operations, contracts and/or vendors relative to various District activities; and in investigating alleged wrongdoing by District employees, vendors and/or contractors.
- Provides professional advice, consultation, and guidance and recommends appropriate actions to correct noted deficiencies in District programs, operations, contracts, or other functions reviewed by the OIG.
- Ensures the protection and storage of all information concerning the assigned oversight function is consistent with the policies of the Public Records Act and the Privacy Act.
- Analyzes and reviews unit reports to ensure compliance with directives, standards, and guidelines.
- Serves as a liaison for the Office of the Inspector General on assigned OIG matters with federal, State, and local government organizations and prosecutorial entities as well as the District’s external auditors.
- May manage the District’s Fraud Hotline.
- May testify in court as a witness in a criminal matter investigated by the Office of the Inspector General
- May conduct in-service programs for District personnel regarding fraud prevention and awareness, and the work of the Office of the Inspector General
- Performs related duties as assigned.
PLEASE NOTE: This is not an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities performed by this position. For a complete list, please visit www.lausdjobs.org
Minimum Qualifications:
Education
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree preferably in accounting, business management, public administration, criminal justice, law, public policy or a related field. A Juris Doctorate (J.D). is preferred.
Experience
Six years of professional-level auditing, special reviews, or investigation experience; the aforementioned experience must include at least two years of supervisory experience.
Special:
Possession of any of the following licenses and certifications are preferred:
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Inspector General (CIG), Certified Inspector General Investigator (CIGI) Certified Inspector General Auditor (CIGA), or Certified Inspector General Inspector/Evaluator (CIGE).
- A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle, or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation.
Benefits:
Insurance: District paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents.
Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS.)
Vacation: 24 days each year
Paid Holidays: 13 days
**All applicants must apply on the LAUSD Talent Acquisition and Selection Branch website to be officially considered**visit www.lausdjobs.org for more information and to apply!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $142,927.00 - $177,767.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
License/Certification:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an (ABA) accredited inst. (Required)
Work Location: In person