Deputy Director of Compliance*

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Our public school students need your expertise, passion and leadership.
We are looking for highly motivated and skilled talent to join our team at District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS). We seek individuals who are passionate about transforming the DC school system and making a significant difference in the lives of public school students, parents, principals, teachers, and central office employees.

DCPS serves 45,000 students in the nation’s capital through the efforts of approximately 4,000 educators in 123 schools. As part of a comprehensive reform effort to become the preeminent urban school system in America, DCPS intends to have the highest-performing, best paid, most satisfied, and most honored educator force in the nation and a distinctive central office staff whose work supports and drives instructional excellence and significant achievement gains for DCPS students.

The position is located in the Office of the Compliance, of the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS). The Office of Compliance supports the mission of the District of Columbia Public Schools by seeking to identify and mitigate instances of waste, fraud and abuse within the agency. The Office of Compliance accomplishes this goal by conducting independent and objective audits and investigations to improve DCPS’ operations. The Office of Compliance also serves as the agencies primary contact regarding all external regulatory matters. We seek to protect the organization and its resources from waste, fraud and abuses.
The Deputy Director is responsible for performing various auditing functions which consist of planning audit engagements, conducting fieldwork, interviewing various DCPS staff, examining department documents and records, preparing working documents in accordance with professional standards, developing audit findings and recommendations, preparing monthly management reports, and conducting compliance presentations. This individual will also be expected to represent the Director and agency at various regulatory meetings and will assist as needed with regulatory audits and inquires.
The Deputy Director reports to the Director of Compliance and will work within a team comprised of Management & Program Analyst and Auditors.

* Develops department strategy across multiple programs and clear, specific, and ambitious performance measures for related to priorities; coordinates and directs the work of staff based on volume, priorities, and strategic context
* Tracks the progress of multiple programs within larger strategic context and intervenes where necessary to resolve complex obstacles to success; interprets impact of changes in policy and regulation on department strategy
* Assesses department’s programmatic talent needs and implements hiring, training/professional development strategies, and organizational design appropriately; guides and coaches direct reports and other team members; keeps department staff informed of internal and external developments affecting their areas of responsibility
* Identifies and systematizes successful operational and project management methods across the department; develops and implements annual department budget and allocation of staff and resources
* Drives the gathering and analysis of data for internal and external reporting; evaluates, on quantitative and qualitative basis, effectiveness of programs and special projects towards meeting established goals and objectives
* Stays closely aware of projects, high-level initiatives, and emerging issues across DCPS organization and pro-actively helps to adjust department approach based on changes in direction, priorities, and resources
* Keeps informed about innovations, developments in policy, and research and advises DCPS senior management team on proposed legislation, policies, and procedures affecting the specific department and projects assigned
* Builds senior-level relationships across internal departments and Offices to drive collaboration and project success; interacts with and responds effectively to urgent requests from multiple internal and external DCPS stakeholders
* Supports and carries out the Chancellor’s mission to transform DC Public Schools and close the achievement gap
* Performs other related duties as assigned by the Director of Compliance

* Bachelor’s degree and 5-7 years work experience required.
* Master’s degree and specific experience [1-3 years audit/compliance] strongly preferred.
* Previous exposure to or experience in the education sector a plus.

Personal Qualities of Top Candidates
* Commitment to Equity: Passionate about closing the achievement gap and ensuring that every child, regardless of background or circumstance, receives an excellent education.
* Leadership: Coaches, mentors, and challenges others to excel despite obstacles and challenging situations.
* Focus on Data-Driven Results: Relentlessly pursues the improvement of central office performance and school leadership, instruction, and operations, and is driven by a desire to produce quantifiable student achievement gains.
* Innovative Problem-Solving: Approaches work with a sense of possibility and sees challenges as opportunities for creative problem solving; takes initiative to explore issues and find potential innovative solutions.
* Adaptability: Excels in constantly changing environments and adapts flexibly in shifting projects or priorities to meet the needs of a dynamic transformation effort; comfortable with ambiguity and non-routine situations.
* Teamwork: Increases the effectiveness of surrounding teams through collaboration, constant learning and supporting others; sensitive to diversity in all its forms; respects and is committed to learning from others
* Dependability: Does whatever it takes to consistently deliver with high quality under tight deadlines; successfully manages own projects through strong organization, detailed workplans, and balancing of multiple priorities.
* Communication and Customer Service Skills: Communicates clearly and compellingly with diverse stakeholders in both oral and written forms; anticipates and responds to customer needs in a high-quality and courteous manner. TWP

Bachelor's Degree Required

Notice of Criminal Background Check. In accordance with the Criminal Background Checks for the Protection of Children Act of 2004, this position has been designated and identified as one which requires a criminal background check and/or traffic record check. If you are tentatively selected for the position, a criminal background check and/or traffic record check (for positions which require the operation of a motor vehicle) will be conducted. A final offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a satisfactory criminal background check and/or traffic record check.

Notice of Non-Discrimination. In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, District of Columbia Official Code Section 2-1401.01 et seq. (Act), the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) does not discriminate (including employment therein and admission thereto) on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, source of income, status as a victim of an interfamily offense, or place of residence or business. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination, which is prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above-protected categories is prohibited. Discrimination in violation of the aforementioned laws will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action. Inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies of DCPS will be handled as follows:

Employees with inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies related to employment and employees should contact:
Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist
Office of Labor Management & Employee Relations
District of Columbia Public Schools
1200 First St, NE, 10th Floor Washington, DC 20002
(202) 442-5424

Students, parents and/or guardians with inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies related to students and student activities, including Section 504, should contact:

Director of Targeted Student Support
Office of Youth Engagement
District of Columbia Public Schools
1200 First St, NE, 10th Floor Washington, DC 20002
(202) 442-5099