This is an intermediate-level professional position. The position generally serves as the Investigator, reporting to the Chief Investigator or an Audit Director. The position may aid ongoing audits and could report to a Senior Auditor, Audit Manager, or an Audit Director in that capacity.
All investigative, audit and auditee information is confidential and shall be treated as such by all employees.
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- Responsible for all phases of an investigation, including research, records requests, interviews, preparing the investigative reports, letters, and summary documents;
- Travel to obtain records and conduct interviews;
- Work with the Public Corruption and Fraud Division (PCFD) pursuant to Section 29.221 RSMo and other audit staff;
- Work with law enforcement as needed and appropriate;
- Work with the Executive Team, legal team and audit staff to provide updates and information as needed;
- Perform interviews to gain additional knowledge helpful to completing the investigation;
- Work with the DATA and legal teams as needed to evaluate information gathered;
- Identify and use knowledge of provisions of laws, regulations, contracts or grant agreements that are significant to the investigation;
- Design procedures, and prepare documentation to obtain sufficient, appropriate evidence to support conclusions;
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive awareness of the progress and status of assigned investigations, including following up on outstanding requests, scheduling interviews and meetings, and completing required reports, letters and summaries timely;
- Provide on the job training of staff as needed;
- Respond to supervisor feedback (review notes) and questions on work product or reports completed;
- Conduct or participate in meetings with whistleblowers, staff of political subdivisions or other governmental entities as required;
- Obtain Continuing Professional Education (CPE) hours as required by Government Auditing Standards and any licenses and certifications held;
- Conduct training for SAO staff when requested;
- Testify in court-related proceedings or other hearings as required;
- Perform audit work when assigned; and
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, business administration, finance, criminal justice or other similar degree.
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) preferred but not required (successful candidates will be required to complete this certification within one year of employment).
- Ability to travel to investigative and/or audit sites - travel is sporadic but estimated not to exceed one week per month using a 4-day workweek when assigned to an audit, but may be more or less monthly depending upon the needs of the audit.
- Ability to adapt to varying working hours based on investigative or audit assignment. Work hours must be approved by the supervisor on each investigation or audit.
- Valid drivers' license, availability of a motor vehicle, and proof of motor vehicle liability insurance.
- Two years' experience in civil, administrative, or criminal investigations, governmental auditing, or law enforcement is preferred but not required.
Required Skills
- Working knowledge of Excel, Word and other Microsoft Office applications;
- Excellent analytical and communication (both written and oral) skills;
- Thorough knowledge of governmental accounting and auditing standards and procedures;
- Ability to apply knowledge of Missouri state government, county government, and other local governments;
- Ability to manage and work within deadlines;
- Ability to read, comprehend and analyze financial and other information;
- Previous auditing or investigative experience.
- Ability to identify key problems and reporting issues and develop appropriate conclusions; and
- Ability to prepare written reports and make oral presentations to SAO staff and management
What you will learn
- How to develop investigative objectives;
- How to review documentation, prepare reports and letters and formalize conclusions for supervisor review;
- How to address issues that arise during the investigation and communicate those issues with the supervisor;
- How to effectively produce work product;
- How to assess compliance with provisions of law, regulations, contracts or grant agreements;
- How to manage multiple priorities and responsibilities; and
- How to develop and maintain positive and appropriate professional relationships with fellow staff and personnel of political subdivisions and other governmental entities.
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .
