Criminal Investigator (Program Manager)

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; Kansas; On-site; USD 126,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is seeking a Criminal Investigator (Program Manager) to lead and implement major law enforcement programs. You will provide expert guidance, manage initiatives, and coordinate with federal, state, local, and international partners to address firearms investigations and information sharing.

The role requires top level security clearance and demonstrated leadership in program development, policy direction, and operational improvement within a

Qualifications

• Meets experience requirement; no substitution of education for experience.
• Top Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Serves as an expert authority on broad law enforcement issues within ATF's jurisdiction. Leads projects involving major law enforcement programs of the Bureau and activities with other agencies and organizations.
• Provides professional leadership in extending, improving, and monitoring programs; develops and implements innovative changes and long-term improvements; reviews and recommends improvements to major program and mission areas.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

The mission of the CGI Branch is to create and disseminate information and training that addresses the unique challenges law enforcement encounters in firearms-related investigations. ATF uses Crime Gun Intelligence (CGI) to disrupt the shooting cycle by identifying, investigating, and prosecuting shooters and their sources of crime guns.

Key Responsibilities

The major duties of the Criminal Investigator (Program Manager) position include, but are not limited to, the following: Serves as an expert authority on broad law enforcement issues falling within ATF's jurisdiction. Projects involve studies of processes, problems, and initiatives which concern major law enforcement programs of the Bureau and associated activities in other Federal, state, local, and international law enforcement agencies and organizations.

Provides professional leadership and guidance in extending, improving, and monitoring existing programs and devising, developing, and implementing innovative changes and long-term improvements. Functions as policy developer and manager for a critical Bureau law enforcement program, function, or operation. Reviews, evaluates, and recommends improvements to major law enforcement program and mission areas.

Requirements & Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $125776 – $163514/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-27.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.