Information Analyst

POSITION SUMMARY

The Office of Inspector General is an independent body within the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) whose purpose is to investigate and audit matters concerning fraud, theft, waste, abuse and misconduct within or affecting CHA.

The Information Analyst is responsible for working directly with auditors and investigators to query databases to obtain relevant datasets and apply data analysis techniques to provide insights, summaries, trends, and potential fraud risk indicators that enable investigators to develop cases, auditors to conduct program reviews and audits, and managers to make informed business decisions. This position has no direct reports and will report to the Audit Manager.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate with the Inspector General, Deputy Inspector General, and Audit Manager to define data analysis project objectives and to determine the scope of requests and requirements for data presentation.
• Identify, extract, and analyze electronic data and other information (e.g., participant records, vendor and procurement records, financial statements) from relational databases to detect and identify trends or patterns indicative of waste, fraud, or misconduct.
• Export data from various sources and use application tools to organize and convert information into user-friendly formats.
• Validate large data sets for accuracy and completeness and resolve discrepancies of duplicate, incorrect or missing information.
• Research and write comprehensive reports to present findings, and develop data visualizations, including charts and graphs, to effectively illustrate results.
• Support auditors and investigators by retrieving and analyzing data as needed to facilitate audits and investigations. 
• Conduct research and explore innovative data analytics methods to enhance the OIG’s capabilities in detecting fraud, waste, and abuse.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in data science, information technology/systems, business/public administration or a related field, plus a minimum of 3 years of transferrable work experience. Experience performing data analytics in a law enforcement, investigations, criminal justice, or housing and development setting preferred. Certification as a Certified Fraud Examiner a plus.

The ideal candidate will possess exceptional data science and technical computer skills, including advanced proficiency in Excel, experience with SQL or similar tools for querying and analyzing data within relational database systems. Additionally, experience with data analysis and presentation tools such as Python, R, Tableau, Power BI, MySQL, or Oracle is expected. The candidate should be committed to public service, a creative problem solver with meticulous attention to detail, and exhibit strong written and verbal communication skills. Professionalism and the ability to handle confidential or sensitive information are also crucial for this role. 

 

Candidates must successfully complete a data analysis skills assessment prior to employment.  Within 90 days of hire, candidate will be required to undergo fingerprinting by an external law enforcement agency, with continued employment contingent upon the results of this fingerprint-based background check. Within one year of hire, candidate may be asked to possess or obtain the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification. No City of Chicago residency requirement.

The Chicago Housing Authority is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment Visas.

BENEFITS AT-A-GLANCE

• Vacation, Sick and Personal, competitive PTO package                
• Medical (HMO, PPO, and No employee cost High-Deductible PPO) Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Parking Transit
• Prepaid Legal Services
• Brightstar 529 College Savings Plan
• Identity Theft Protection
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
• Deferred Compensation Plan: Empower 457/401(a) with a 3% employer match
• Pension Plan: CHA makes contributions on behalf of the employee, along with the employee's 3% contribution; 100% vesting occurs after 6 years of continuous employment or opt-out of CHA's Retirement Plan and continues to participate in the Municipal Employees Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago
• Hybrid work schedule (position specific) This position may be eligible for remote work following a successful completion of a 90-day probationary period according to CHA’s established policies and procedures.

Salary Range: $70,000 -$75,000

Grade: S7

FLSA: Exempt

Union: None