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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Chief Performance Analyst
Chicago Police Department
Audit Division
Number of Positions: 1
(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)
Starting Salary: $106,272 Annually
Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 06/25/202 6
Under direction, supervises and coordinates the work of professional staff responsible for reviewing programs and operations in city departments and making recommendations to improve their effectiveness; and performs related duties as required
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Leads internal audits and reviews to monitor and assess reform compliance, including but not limited to those related to the consent decree and the Chicago Police Department (CPD) strategic plan (e.g., use of force, training, community policing, etc.)
• Conducts and oversees research and analysis of departmental operations in support of assignments including internal audits, reviews of reform efforts, and other strategic efforts to assess compliance levels
• Plans, assigns and monitors the work of professional staff engaged in the conduct of performance audits and the process of developing recommendations on the efficient and economical acquisition, protection and utilization of city resources
• Develops and maintains audit plans that identify all actions, resources, and deliverables required to complete reviews of compliance with consent decree requirements, CPD strategic plan, and other reform initiatives within desired timelines
• Conducts and documents audit work including interviews and both qualitative and quantitative data analyses before drafting findings and potential recommendations for team leadership
• Facilitates interviews to obtain information concerning internal processes and work practices
• Collects and evaluates narrative and statistical data in order to summarize condition of Department's activities relative to policies, procedures, and other criteria
• Drafts performance audit reports documenting the causes of inefficiencies, uneconomical practices, and potential recommendations before submitting for supervisory review
• Reviews performance audit reports for quality and content, ensuring that the causes of inefficiencies and uneconomical practices are detailed and departmental operations are in compliance with city rules and policies
• Communicates details of status and maintenance of reform and strategy implementation to team leadership and prepares project status, recommendations, and ad hoc reports
• Develops work standards and conducts performance evaluations of subordinate personnel
• Trains and facilitates training for staff to ensure performance audits are conducted in compliance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards
• Collaborates with department management in developing annual performance audit plan
NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.
Location: Chicago Police Department
Office of the Superintendent
Public Safety Building
3510 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60653
Days: Monday - Friday
Hours: 8:00AM - 4:00PM
THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM CAREER SERVICE
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree, plus five (5) years of work experience in program auditing or operations analysis, OR
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree or higher, plus four (4) years of work experience in program auditing or operations analysis
NOTE: Candidates must pass a background investigation, drug screen, and other pre-employment procedures
as determined by the Chicago Police Department
Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following desired skills:
• Previous experience working in a law enforcement or other public sector agency
• Previous experience conducting performance audits and/or reviews
• Previous experience interpreting and analyzing data
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Proficiency with statistical software (e.g. SQL, STATA, SPSS, etc.)
• Previous experience working in accordance with generally accepted accounting and/or auditing principals
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a writing exercise and/or a skills assessment test as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected.
For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html
For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:
https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf
APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. The Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.
City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor
Please note, all positions with the City of Chicago close promptly at 11:59pm C.S.T. Applications for this position will be accepted from June 11, 2026, until 11:59p.m. CST on June 25, 2026. No exceptions will be made.