Investigative Analyst (Office of Inspector General)

Job Summary

This is investigative work in the Office of the Inspector General. Employees in this class are expected to progress through various developmental levels as they attain the necessary knowledge and skills required to assume responsibility for more difficult assignments.

Essential Functions

• Review and evaluate intakes and complaints generated through various methods to include the OIG complaint form, OIG complaint line, and OIG emails and other stakeholder inquiries.
• Conduct all relevant follow up to complaints by collecting documentary evidence, conducting research, and making inquiries through interviews, searching various databases and open source intelligence to form findings, conclusions and recommendations.
• Researches various informational databases to collect relevant data and other facts and performing complex computations and analyses concerning data collected.
• Use fundamental analytical and research techniques to collect and evaluate relevant data sets from District source databases to assist in support of investigative and regulatory activities.
• Ability to effectively communicate findings and recommendations to supervisors.
• Provide administrative support, research, analysis, and evaluation of information to assist investigators in their assigned work including research and analysis of public records, computer data-base records to support findings and recommendations.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree program at an accredited college or university.
• One year of full-time, paid, professional experience in either investigation, law enforcement, criminal justice and/or auditing, or a related field that is determined to be acceptable by the Office of Talent.
• OR A master's degree in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a related field that is determined to be acceptable by the Office of Talent.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of: the current uses and capabilities of personal computers, databases and their software applications, including Word and Excel.
• Effective communications techniques and procedures.
• Effective interviewing techniques.
• Demonstrated Ability To analyze, assess and draw conclusions based on a multitude of complex documents and data, including but not limited to policies, procedures and financial documents.
• Write succinct and organized reports.
• Exercise discretion on sensitive and confidential matters.
• Interact and collaborate with others effectively.
• Organize tasks and assignments, manage time efficiently, meet deadlines and multitask.
• Interpret District policies and guidelines to District personnel.
• Learn routine auditing practices and procedures.
• Learn investigative principles and concepts.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, staff, governmental officials, and the general public.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Nondiscrimination The School District of Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 348 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.

Primary Location

Office Of Inspector General (9970)

Job Central Office

Central Office

Schedule

Regular Employee Status

Status

Non-Management

Unposting Date

Jul 28, 2026, 10:59:00 PM