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Salary : $81,975.00 - $159,236.00 Annually
Location : Anne Arundel County, MD
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 08688
Department: County Auditor
Opening Date: 07/22/2026
Closing Date: 8/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Position Description
This position requires a highly responsive and professional level of administrative workplace investigative skills and budgetary knowledge in the Office of the County Auditor.
NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK
This position involves responsibility for performing complex investigations involving allegations of fraud, waste, and abuse, and conducting special reviews, program analysis, and budget review for the Office of the County Auditor. The investigative, analytical, and administrative work involves a variety of research duties and fieldwork to include the review of policy, regulations, and applicable law, in relation to Fraud, Waste, and Abuse. Further, the position will require work designed to prevent and detect the fraud, waste, and abuse of county resources. Investigators will also participate in and conduct confidential and sensitive investigations regarding allegations of corrupt activities that may involve County officials, employees and persons or entities doing business with the County. The position also requires extensive problem-solving, critical thinking skills, and the analysis of law, policy, and best practices in government.
Work is expected to be performed to the highest professional standards. The employee must exercise an extensive degree of independent judgment and professional knowledge in conducting investigations. Work results are evaluated through observation and review of work product. These work products include preliminary investigative summaries, findings, regular updates, and reports. An employee in this classification may, at times, communicate with Councilmembers, Office of the County Council staff, the Administration, and other applicable groups in formal and informal settings. This position also requires good judgment and discretion, which are essential to the security of confidential information and data.
Examples of Duties and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all the essential job functions of all positions in the class.)
Evaluates facts, employs sound deductive reasoning to draw and support appropriate conclusions and make constructive recommendations related to administrative investigations of alleged misconduct and fraud by County officials, employees, contractors, and vendors.
Conducts interviews and discussions designed to elicit useful, relevant, and reliable information for fraud investigation, detection, and prevention.
Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, organizational policies, and best practices related to conducting administrative investigations.
Through special reviews, identifies areas where improvements are needed and recommends corrective actions.
Prepares detailed reports summarizing findings from financial analysis and investigations.
Researches and analyzes budgetary processes, policy, legislation, and statutory law.
Assist in the development and implementation of effective, sustainable, and legally defensible fraud detection and prevention strategies related to county operations and employee misconduct.
Collaborates with internal teams, law enforcement, the State's Attorney's Office, and external partners as necessary, ensuring the integrity of the investigatory file.
Provides testimony in administrative, civil, or criminal hearings
Performs related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS
Extensive knowledge of progressive specialized investigative experience where investigations include complex fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement. Practical knowledge of investigative principles, techniques, methods, and procedures, including methods of interviewing witnesses, locating and assembling documentary evidence, and reconstructing accounts and records in the absence of established information or audit trail. Also, ability to obtain information and develop evidence by observation, interview, and examination or records and data.
Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and practices of local government administration. This includes adapting prescribed procedures to a new situation.
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with colleagues, County officials, and the public. This includes gaining the confidence and cooperation of others by exercising a high degree of tact, diplomacy, resourcefulness, and judgment.
Knowledge of, and skill in, applying the use of data analytical tools.
Ability to analyze financial transactions, statements, and records.
Ability to listen and communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in criminology, psychology, management or a related field
• Four (4) or more years experience in government administrative investigations
• One (1) or more years experience in government budget processes and administration

NOTE: Accredited University or College is the recognition from an accrediting agency that an institution maintains a certain level of educational standards. The U.S. Department of Education maintains a database of accrediting agencies it recognizes for schools within the United States. For a University or College outside the United States, the applicant must provide documentation of accreditation and educational equivalency, which can be accomplished through a credential evaluation service. Applicants with a foreign degree must provide this documentation upon the close of the announcement.
NOTE: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in criminology, psychology, management or a related field may be substituted on a year for year basis with additional experience in government administrative investigations.
NOTE: This position requires a background investigation.
NOTE: Work includes both in-office work and field work, and the ability to work occasional evening hours.
Supplemental Qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present findings clearly and concisely
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities effectively
• Experience with researching and analyzing laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and practices of government administration in relation to administrative misconduct investigations and criminal investigations
• Training and/or certifications in criminal, administrative investigations, and fraud, waste, and abuse
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Two (2) or more years of supervisory experience

• Medical/Health Insurance Plans
  • BlueChoice Advantage EPO
  • BlueChoice Advantage PPO
• Dental Insurance
  • CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up)
  • CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE)
  • CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO)
• Vision Insurance
  • EyeMed
• Employee Life Insurance
  • Term insurance of up to 2 times salary ($100,000 maximum) for employees at no cost.
  • Ability to purchase Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
• Disability Income Insurance
• Pension Plan
  • Normal retirement after 30 years of service or Age 60 and 10 years of service or election to enroll in the Employees Retirement Savings Plan.
• Deferred Compensation Section 457 Plan
• Direct Deposit
• Credit Union
• Holidays
  • Twelve days provided per year, thirteen in general election year
• Annual Leave
  • Less than 3 years - 13 days
  • 3 to less than 15 years - 20 days
  • 15 years or more - 26 days
• Disability Leave
  • Accrual at a rate of 15 days a year
• Personal Leave Day, 5 per calendar year
• Leave Sharing
• Employee Assistance Program
  • Free, confidential counseling for employee and family members 4X per year per problem per family member; also counseling on legal and financial issues; assistance in locating childcare and elder care
• Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Dependent Care Reimbursement
  • Health Care Reimbursement
• Voluntary Benefits
  • Provides you an opportunity to enroll in any or all of the benefits listed below with the convenience of payroll deduction
  • Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care Rider
  • United Legal Benefits

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The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to accurately and completely respond to each question by providing the information asked in each question. Your responses will be used to initially determine your qualifications and eligibility for this position. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME" IN RESPONSE TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS. This response and a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. THIS MEANS YOU WILL BE INELIGIBLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION IN THIS RECRUITMENT PROCESS. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.

• Yes
• No

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Did you graduate from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in criminology, psychology, management or a related field?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please enter your major coursework and degree earned. This information MUST also appear in the Education section of your application. If you answered "No" to the question above, please enter "N/A."
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Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in criminology, psychology, management or a related field may be substituted on a year for year basis with additional experience in government administrative investigations. Does his substitution language apply to you?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please enter how you meet the substitution of graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in criminology, psychology, management or a related field may be substituted on a year for year basis with additional experience in government administrative investigations. If you answered "No" to the previous question, please enter "N/A."
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Do you have four (4) or more years of experience in government administrative investigations?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please explain your experience including position title, length of time in position, and major duties. This information MUST also appear in the Work Experience section of your application. If you answered "No" to the question above, please enter "N/A."
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Do you have one (1) or more years of experience in government budget processes and administration?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please explain your experience including position title, length of time in position, and major duties. This information MUST also appear in the Work Experience section of your application. If you answered "No" to the question above, please enter "N/A."
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Do you have experience with researching and analyzing laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and practices of government administration in relation to administrative misconduct investigations and criminal investigations?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please explain your experience including position title, length of time in position, and major duties. This information MUST also appear in the Work Experience section of your application. If you answered "No" to the question above, please enter "N/A."
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Do you have training and/or certifications in criminal, administrative investigations, and fraud, waste, and abuse?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please detail your current trainings and/or certifications. If you answered "No" to the previous question, please enter "N/A"
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Do you have two (2) or more years of supervisory experience?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please explain your experience including position title, length of time in position, and major duties. This information MUST also appear in the Work Experience section of your application. If you answered "No" to the question above, please enter "N/A."
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Do you have strong analytical and critical thinking skills?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please detail your analytical and critical thinking skills. If you answered "No" to the previous question, please enter "N/A".
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Are you proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present findings clearly and concisely?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a high level of integr