Investigative Analyst

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Job description

Job Description

The position of Investigative Analyst is a new position in the Board of Ethics. The person selected for this position will be responsible for conducting investigations into potential violations of the City's public integrity laws including the City's Ethics Code as well as the City's Campaign Finance Law and Lobbying Law. The Investigative Analyst position requires critical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to process complex facts and circumstances.

The Investigative Analyst will report to the Director of Compliance and Administration and will work closely with Board enforcement staff and the Executive Director to support the Board's administration, interpretation, and enforcement of the City's ethics, campaign finance, lobbying, and financial disclosure laws.

This is an entry level position that provides a unique opportunity for growth and development under the supervision of experienced government ethics professionals.

Essential Functions

In addition to the Position Summary, responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Conducting factual research related to potential violations of the City's Ethics, Campaign Finance, and Lobbying Laws.

Reviewing filings submitted pursuant to the City's campaign finance, lobbying, and financial disclosure laws and follow up with filers to complete filings or for corrections of deficiencies.

Identify potential violations of laws within the jurisdiction of the Board by reviewing filings submitted pursuant to the City's campaign finance, lobbying, and financial disclosure laws.

Determining the priority/scope of investigations.

Interviewing witnesses to obtain information, evidence and admissions or leads.

Evaluating information to determine credibility and reliability.

Preparing detailed draft and final reports of investigations setting forth allegations, findings, evidence and recommendations.

Participating in meetings with clients, stakeholders, and opposing counsel.

Appearing in court and at administrative proceedings as a government witness to present testimony and evidence.

Fostering and maintaining a collegial, inclusive, and professional environment that values all forms of diversity.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of investigative and interviewing methods and techniques.

Ability to efficiently handle multiple cases and projects, uses resources effectively and efficiently.

Ability to analyze large amounts of information, determine relevant facts, and propose viable solutions.

Ability to use rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems, probe all fruitful sources for answers, see hidden problems, and provide excellent analysis.

Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

Ability to relate well to all kinds of people, uses diplomacy and tact, builds constructive relationships.

Ability to foster and maintain a collegial, inclusive, and professional work environment.

Ability to use common computer software such as MS Office, Excel, Word, and/or PowerPoint.

Excellent judgment and critical thinking in high-pressure situations.

Excellent time management skills.

Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work on teams and collaborate with colleagues and the regulated community.

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