Deputy Inspector General - Office of Inspector General

Howard County:

Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington, Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community.

Howard County Government is a leader in innovation, sustainability, and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2025, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 83 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) – the most in the state of Maryland. NACo is the leading organization representing county-level government operations. These awards recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents, improve existing programs, upgrade working conditions, and enhance citizen participation and public policy making.

We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations.

We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government.

We have a highly talented, diverse, and inclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard, but it will be encouraged! We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical, retirement, and wellness programs. As a member of the Howard County Government team, you'll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.

$137,234 - $154,725

The Deputy Inspector General performs advanced professional oversight and investigative work for the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and works closely with the Inspector General to ensure the mission of the office is achieved. This position assists in planning, supervising, and conducting investigations, and evaluations related to allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, and misconduct involving County government operations and entities or individuals receiving County funds and identifying ways to promote efficiency, accountability, compliance, and integrity.

The Deputy serves on an investigative team conducting confidential internal reviews and evaluations of potential fraud, waste and abuse in internal County government policies, systems and procedures. Work includes providing leadership and subject matter expertise on complex and sensitive matters, coordinating investigative activities, supporting reporting and interagency efforts, and assisting with administrative and operational functions of the Office. The position requires independent judgment, discretion, and a high level of confidentiality due to the sensitive nature of OIG work.

Performs advanced and highly responsible professional level work under the direction of the Inspector General. Work includes conducting investigation into fraud, waste, and abuse concerns covering Howard County Government, external entities and individuals receiving County funds or in contractual agreement with any Howard County Government department or agency.

The role of the Deputy is to:

• Work with the Inspector General to deliver high quality investigation services, drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and County policies related to fraud, waste and abuse.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop team members to achieve professional growth and OIG goals.
• Represent the Office of Inspector General in meetings, presentations, and collaborations with County leadership and external stakeholders.

*** This is an Executive Exempt position that serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority, the Inspector General.***

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs statutory mandate to evaluate, investigate, inspect, and monitor the activities and records of the County Government, external entities, and individuals receiving County funds for, but not limited to, contracts, procurements, grants, agreements, and other financial or programmatic arrangements undertaken by or on behalf of the County Government; or any other function, activity, policy,…