Director - Special Investigations Division

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule options

Generous paid time off

Health insurance options

Pension plan enrollment

13 paid holidays per year

Job summary

The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) seeks an Assistant State Audit Director (NS) to lead day-to-day operations of the Special Investigations Division, guiding high-volume investigations and strategic direction.

Reporting to the Deputy Director, you will manage a team of 14 professionals, including four direct managers, and oversee up to 36 investigative reports annually while upholding independence, objectivity, and accountability.

Qualifications

• Oversee a division producing formal investigative reports.
• Strong analytics, written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Experience coaching managers and developing future leaders.
• Advanced conflict-resolution, negotiation, mediation, and consensus-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish the strategic direction, priorities, and annual objectives of the Special Investigations Division.
• Ensure investigations are conducted objectively, independently, thoroughly, and consistently.
• Oversee the production and release of up to 36 investigative reports annually, including both investigative audits and special reports.
• Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing investigative professionals.
• Represent the Special Investigations Division before OSA senior leadership, internal, and external stakeholders.
• Develop metrics and performance measures to evaluate the effectiveness of the division.
• Foster a workplace culture founded on accountability, transparency, and professional growth.

Skills

Analytics

Communication

Multitask management

Coaching leaders

Conflict resolution

Division oversight

Education

Advanced degree in law/public administration/business/criminal justice

Job description

Agency Office of the State Auditor Division

Job Classification Title

Assistant State Audit Director (NS)

Grade

NC26

About Us

The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) is your fiscal watchdog. We audit more than $100 billion in state assets and liabilities each year, bringing transparency to local, state, and federal government. Our reports and findings include recommendations that result in good government reforms. OSA thoroughly investigates alleged cases of fraud, waste, and abuse of taxpayer dollars, working with law enforcement on prosecution when warranted.

Description of Work

This position is designated as Exempt Policy-Making under G.S. 126-5(c)(3) and is considered an at-will appointment.

The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) is looking for a senior leader who would be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations for the Special Investigations Division. In this role, you will be able to provide leadership and strategic direction for a high-volume investigative operation, along with conducting high-impact investigations.

You would serve as the day-to-day senior leader for the division of 14 professionals, including four direct managerial reports. This position reports directly to the Deputy Director of the Special Investigations (Head of the Division).

Responsibilities

• Establish the strategic direction, priorities, and annual objectives of the Special Investigations Division
• Ensure investigations are conducted objectively, independently, thoroughly, and consistently
• Oversee the production and release of up to 36 investigative reports annually, including both investigative audits and special reports
• Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing investigative professionals
• Represent the Special Investigations Division before OSA senior leadership, internal, and external stakeholders
• Develop metrics and performance measures to evaluate the effectiveness of the division
• Foster a workplace culture founded on accountability, transparency, and professional growth

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to oversee a division responsible for producing formal investigative reports
• Strong analytics, written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex and sensitive matters simultaneously
• Experience coaching managers and developing future leaders
• Advanced conflict-resolution, negotiation, mediation, and consensus-building skills

Management Preferences

• Advanced degree in law, public administration, business, criminal justice, or a related field
• Ten or more years of progressively responsible investigative, compliance, audit, law-enforcement, oversight, or related professional experience
• Significant experience leading complex investigations
• Holds an active Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification

Salary Range: $130,000 - $150,000

OSA is the state's Fiscal Watchdog. We hold state government and entities that receive public money accountable, working on behalf of North Carolinians to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse.

Learn more about our office here!

Why Work for the NC Office of The State Auditor?

This is a full-time position ( 40 hours per week) with State Benefits including:

Work-Life Balance

• 40-hour work week with flexible schedule options and the ability to earn compensatory time off

Generous paid time off each year, including

• 12 paid holidays per year
• 1 paid personal observance leave day
• At least 14 vacation days accrued per year (increase with years of service)

Additional Benefits

• 12 paid sick days per year
• 24 hours paid community service leave
• Competitive pay and affordable health insurance options
• NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator
• Enrollment in the state's pension plan and options for additional supplemental savings

If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more

Foreign Degree Evaluation

If you have earned a foreign degree, an official evaluation for United States equivalency is required and must be submitted to Human Resources for verification purposes.