INSPECTOR GENERAL

Army National Guard Units; Lincoln (NE); Remote; USD 90,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Army National Guard Units in Lincoln, NE seeks an Inspector General (GS-1801-12) to perform inspections, investigations, and analyses across state and unit operations. The role includes identifying deficiencies, explaining procedures, and guiding corrective actions for mission readiness, with telework eligibility.

The position requires a 4-year degree and offers responsibilities across multiple levels of leadership, reporting to state IG leadership and the Adjutant General.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; full 4-year course of study in any field.
• Accredited college or university as stated in the job posting.

Responsibilities

• Participates in inspections, inquiries, and investigations to perform review, analysis, and coordination.
• Explains procedures to improve operations and accomplish objectives.
• Develops policies and published guidance; evaluates deficiencies and trends.
• Prepares periodic IG reports and analyzes deficiency trends for state leadership.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Army National Guard Units

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a INSPECTOR GENERAL, Position Description Number T5233P02 and is part of the NE JFHQ Army, National Guard.

Key Responsibilities

As a INSPECTOR GENERAL, GS-1801-12, duties include: 1. Participates in DOD/DA/DAF State inspections, inquiries, and investigations to perform review, analysis, evaluation, staffing and coordination. During on-site visit, conducts interviews and data gathering assignments in the administrative and management areas. Analyzes assigned area to identify procedural deficiencies and compliance with regulatory procedures.

Explains Army systems, procedures and processes as they relate to problem areas to improve operations and accomplish command objectives. 2. Conducts investigations of allegations made and problems or deficiencies identified during the course of inspecting State or unit operations relating to areas assigned.

Processes complaints and requests for assistance emanating from personnel within the State and investigates or inquires to substantiate alleged or suspected instances of non-compliance of individuals or organization with laws, rules, regulations, executive orders, or other mandatory regulatory requirements. Deals directly with the commanders and upper level leadership in the resolution of problems and complaints.

Maintains, controls, and follows-up on each case until resolved and closed. Prepares reports analyzes trends for the IG and State leadership. Serves as an instructor/facilitator in explaining Army or Air IG systems, procedures, and processes as they relate to problem areas in inspected functions and activities. 3. Develops/interprets policies and published guidance throughout the State and to the IG. Evaluates and processes inspection/investigation deficiencies.

Determines responsiveness of organizational replies and adequacy of response/corrective actions taken on reported deficiencies resulting from reports of general, procurements and technical inspections/ inquires/investigation. Participates in developing course of action to assist all levels of management across functional lines throughout the State and higher headquarters for resolution of controversial issues/problems.

Manages a follow-up program for reported deficiencies through contacts within DOD/DA/DAF/State/IG offices/Internal Review/AAA/AFAA inspecting agencies, commands and activities. Performs long range planning and analysis, systematically researches, collects, organizes, and analyzes pertinent data to determine and identify major systemic issues. Examines and analyzes data and narrative information.

Portrays results in terms of functionally related issues and performs problem and trend analysis to provide an assessment to The Adjutant General, leadership and staff. 4. Prepares and reviews periodic and recurring IG reports and analyzes of deficiency trends for the State and presents these trends to the IG and state leadership.

Assists MTOE, TDA or UMD Commanders by providing timely information and guidance and working proactively to correct systemic problems which impact mission support, Soldiers or Airmen and command readiness. Conducts special and follow-up inspections, inquiries, and investigations as directed by the IG. Manages the Army and Air Force IG data bases for case entry, performing IG inquiries and special inspections in areas of concern as directed by The Adjutant General.

Reviews pre-deployment individual and unit checklists to insure regulatory compliance. Develops and updates internal office protocol and guidelines. Manages internal office budget. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

Undergraduate Education: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, in an accredited college or university, meets the GS-5 level requirements for many positions covered by this standard.

Others have individual occupational requirements that specify that applicants must, in general, (1) have specific course work that meets the requirements for a major in a particular field(s), or (2) have at least 24 semester hours of course work in the field(s) identified. Course work in fields closely related to those specified may be accepted if it clearly provides applicants with the background of knowledge and skills necessary for successful job performance.

One year of full-time undergraduate study is defined as 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $89508 – $116362/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-23.

Who is eligible to apply?

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