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Performance Analyst, Inspector General's Office, City of Chicago - Chicago

PERFORMANCE ANALYST (Inspector General’s Office)

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NOTICE OF JOB OPPORTUNITY
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Applications will be accepted through August 21, 2013.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree plus one year of work experience in program auditing or operations analysis, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience, provided that the minimum degree requirement is met.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience conducting and leading performance audits in compliance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards
• A graduate degree in a field related to government
• Strong desire to improve government operations
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent analytical, writing, and quantitative skills
• Facility with Microsoft Office suite and experience with other specialized software used to facilitate statistical analysis
• Experience developing data collection instruments such as surveys, direct and participatory observation, interviews, focus groups, and
literature searches
ANNUAL SALARY:
$59,436
DUTIES:
• Under the guidance of a Chief Performance Analyst, conduct performance audits to evaluate the efficiency, effectiveness,    economy, and integrity of City programs
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data related to program performance
• Make recommendations on the efficient and economical acquisition, protection and utilization of City resources
• Assess risks related to City programs and evaluate processes designed to reduce risk
• Interview City staff and other stakeholders
• Write clear, concise, and objective reports
• Perform related duties as required
NOTE: RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: An applicant must be an actual resident of the City of Chicago. Proof of residency will be required at the time of employment.
NOTE: APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE INDIVIDUAL APPLYING. NO SECOND PARTY APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
NOTE:  THE INSPECTOR GENERAL’S OFFICE REQUIRES THAT ITS EMPLOYEES BE NONPARTISAN AND FREE FROM CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
To apply for this job title do NOT use the City of Chicago online application.
Follow these six steps:
1. Go to e-mail address jobs@chicagoinspectorgeneral.org;
2. In the subject line, type in the job title for which you are applying;
3. Complete, save and attach the “Inspector General Employment Application,” available here;
4. Attach your cover letter for this job title;
5. Attach your resume; and,
6. Attach a writing sample and college and/or graduate school transcripts.
NOTE: To be considered for this position you must provide all the information listed above. If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, your submission will be incomplete and you will not be considered for an interview. Application materials will only be accepted by e-mail at jobs@chicagoinspectorgeneral.org. If there is more than one open position in which you are interested, you may apply for more than one title by submitting an individual e-mail for each title. Repeat instruction steps one through five with each e-mail.
THE CITY OF CHICAGO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER