Analyst

ODCA is an independent agency that supports the Council of the District of Columbia. ODCA monitors, assesses and reports on government operations through performance-based audits and evaluations to promote efficiency, accountability and transparency. ODCA analysts review the programs and practices of the District government based on risk assessments and the priorities of the legislature and make recommendations to improve government performance. Specific activities, to be performed independently under the guidance of a senior manager include research; reviewing financial and program records; conducting interviews; analyzing data; writing reports; and briefing supervisors and management. Incumbents help management develop project plans and schedules, and ensure that ODCA’s projects conform to quality assurance standards and internal ODCA policies. Responsibilities Develop and draft project plans and engagement letters setting out objectives, scope, methodology and timeframe for individual ODCA projects; Research relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and best practices; Design and conduct survey / risk assessments; Interview agency staff to gain an understanding of agency operations and internal controls; Gather, sample, and test data; Verify and reconcile information and evidence, as needed; Observe and analyze trends, patterns, and possible failures to meet statutory or other required standards, policies, procedures, and best practices; Prepare work papers and track reviews and approvals by supervisors; Draft preliminary findings; Review responses from the agency, program, or auditee; Revise drafts based on feedback received from supervisors and senior level employees as well as responses from the agency, program, or auditee; Draft final report or parts of reports, including findings and recommendations; Serve as a team leader on projects and/or assist junior staff members and other project team members with project tasks; Provide technical assistance and recommendations to ODCA management to improve ODCA’s products, services, processes, and performance standards; Brief supervisors and senior level management throughout each project, program evaluation, or audit, as required; Help management ensure that ODCA’s projects and project reports meet quality assurance standards. These positions have regular contact with officials from other District government agencies. The CS 11, CS 12, and CS 13 positions have promotion potential to more senior levels with increasing levels of responsibility after one year in-grade at the lower level position. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in political science, public policy, public administration, accounting, business administration or another field relevant to the work of the District of Columbia Auditor. Grade 11 1 to 2 years of relevant experience in legislative or policy analysis, governmental accounting, program evaluation, risk assessment, trend analysis, or financial analysis. Grade 12 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in legislative or policy analysis, governmental accounting, program evaluation, risk assessment, trend analysis, or financial analysis. Grade 13 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in legislative or policy analysis, governmental accounting, program evaluation, risk assessment, trend analysis, or financial analysis; Demonstrated ability to serve as a team leader on projects and assist junior staff members and other team members with project tasks. Analysts will have the following required skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; The ability to work well under pressure and multi-task; Superior organizational and interpersonal skills; A working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Excel and Word). Analysts will also have one or more of the following preferred skills: Relevant experience in policy or legislative analysis, governmental accounting, program evaluation, risk assessment, trend analysis, or financial analysis; Knowledge of the District of Columbia government’s activity, missions, organizations, functions, and operations; Demonstrated ability to research and prepare reports; Experience working in local, state, or federal government or in a non-governmental organization that provides public services; A graduate degree in a relevant field. Analysts will be required to complete work assignments within required timeframes. Work is performed primarily in an office setting, although approximately 50 percent of the incumbent’s time may be spent off-site. Due to the delicate and confidential nature of audit work involved, the incumbent exercises extreme discretion in discussing information concerning audits handled by the Office of the District of Columbia auditor. #J-18808-Ljbffr