Inspector General (Anticipated Position)

Navanti Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 166,000 - 203,000; Part time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a senior-level Inspector General to support a short-term international training mission. The role involves designing training programs, facilitating workshops, and mentoring personnel to strengthen internal governance. Candidates must have at least 10 years of experience in a U.S. Inspector General office, expertise in inspections and investigations, and a relevant bachelor's degree. This opportunity entails a hybrid work arrangement, with potential overseas assignments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a U.S. Inspector General office.
• Familiarity with U.S. IG frameworks and standards.
• Experience delivering presentations and conducting workshops.
• Strong communication skills: presentations, workshops, written reports/ instructional materials.
• Willingness and availability to deploy overseas for short-term assignments.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver structured training programs on IG fundamentals.
• Facilitate workshops on inspections, investigations, and compliance processes.
• Provide on-the-job coaching and field-based guidance during mock inspections.
• Develop instructional materials and case studies aligned with U.S. IG doctrine.
• Conduct training needs assessments and evaluate progress with practical exercises.
• Provide on-the-job coaching during mock inspections and audits.
• Collaborate to refine curricula and institutionalize oversight functions.
• Create SOPs, checklists, and reporting templates to reinforce classroom instruction.
• Promote accountability, transparency, and ethical conduct within trainees.

Skills

Experience in inspections

Investigations expertise

Communication skills

Training and mentoring

Interagency coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Law, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Position: Inspector General

Location: Hybrid: DMV Area/Overseas

Employment Type: Short-Term Assignment (14 weeks)

Note: This position has not yet been funded. We are currently soliciting resumes from interested candidates in anticipation of a contract award.

Background

Navanti Group is seeking senior-level Inspector General (IG) professionals to support a short-term international training mission aimed at strengthening internal governance and accountability within a partner organization. Selected candidates will serve as embedded advisors, contributing to the development and implementation of inspection frameworks, internal controls, and investigative protocols. The work will focus on building institutional oversight capacity through training, advisory services, and compliance assessments.

Core Responsibilities

• Design and deliver structured training programs on IG fundamentals, principles, and advanced oversight topics tailored to partner institutional needs.
• Facilitate classroom-based and scenario-driven workshops on inspections, investigations, audits, and compliance processes using adult learning methodologies.
• Mentor and advise partner personnel on IG best practices, ethical standards, and regulatory compliance frameworks, with a focus on sustainability and capacity building.
• Develop instructional materials, case studies, and simulation exercises aligned with U.S. IG doctrine (e.g., DoD IG, CIGIE, GAO Yellow Book) and adapted to host-nation legal frameworks.
• Conduct training needs assessments and evaluate participant progress through feedback mechanisms, assessments, and practical exercises.
• Provide on-the-job coaching and field-based guidance to local IG trainees during mock inspections, audits, and investigations.
• Collaborate with leadership and counterparts to refine training curricula and institutionalize oversight functions through knowledge transfer and repeatable instructional models.
• Support the creation of standard operating procedures (SOPs), inspection checklists, and reporting templates to reinforce classroom instruction with operational tools.
• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and ethical conduct by equipping participants with the knowledge and confidence to lead internal oversight efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a U.S. Inspector General office (DoD, service component IG, federal agency IG, or similar), with demonstrated expertise in inspections, investigations, audits, or compliance oversight.
• Extensive familiarity with U.S. IG frameworks and standards, including the Department of Defense Inspector General (DoD IG) guidance, TIGS, CIGIE Quality Standards, GAO Yellow Book, and federal ethics regulations.
• Direct experience conducting or instructing on IG-related functions, including investigations, inspections, audits, complaint resolution, or whistleblower protection.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Law, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Strong communication skills, including experience delivering presentations, conducting workshops, and producing written reports or instructional materials.
• Willingness and availability to deploy overseas for short-term assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized Inspector General school or certification program (e.g., DoD IG School, TIGS, CIGIE).
• Familiarity with procurement integrity of the acquisition cycle.
• Experience training, mentoring, or coaching personnel, preferably in a formal instructional or leadership development capacity within the U.S. government or military.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Navanti Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.