INSPECTOR GENERAL TITLE 32 PERMANENT

Army National Guard Units (DOA); Concord (NH); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

The NH National Guard in Concord, NH is seeking an Inspector General (Title 32) for a permanent full-time role. This position reports to the JFHQ (St) IG and supports discipline, readiness, and efficiency of the State National Guard.

Responsibilities include inspections, investigations, reporting, and advising leadership. Telework is eligible per agency policy; travel is occasional; a SECRET security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Participates in DOD/DA/State inspections, inquiries, and investigations to perform review, analysis, evaluation, staffing and coordination.
• During on-site visits, 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.
• Prepares IG reports and analyzes trends for the IG and JFHQ (St) leadership.

Job description

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a INSPECTOR GENERAL TITLE 32 PERMANENT, Position Description Number D2276P01 and is part of the Joint Forces HQ-NH Command Admin Office, National Guard.

This vacancy is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.

Overview

Location: Concord, NH

Telework eligible: Yes—as determined by the agency policy.

Remote job: No

Relocation expenses reimbursed: No

Salary: $101,375 – $131,790 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 12

Promotion potential: None

Work schedule: Full-time

Travel required: Occasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type: Permanent

Supervisory status: No

Federal service type: This job is in the Excepted Service.

Represented by a union: No

Drug test: Yes

Security clearance: Secret

Financial disclosure required: No

Announcement number: NH-13101486-AR-26-256

Control number: 890864000

Duties

The purpose of this position is to report to the JFHQ (St) IG on discipline, efficiency, morale, economy, training, and readiness of the State National Guard. Provides assistance to Soldiers, Airmen, and their family members on a wide range of issues and subjects.

MAJOR DUTIES:

Participates in DOD/DA/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.

Conducts investigations of allegations made and problems or deficiencies identified during the course of inspecting JFHQ (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 JFHQ (St) leadership. Serves as an instructor/facilitator in explaining Army or Air systems, procedures, and processes as they relate to problem areas in inspected functions and activities.

Develops/interprets policies and published guidance throughout the JFHQ (St) 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 /State/IG offices/Internal Review/AAA/ inspected 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.

Prepares and reviews periodic and recurring IG reports and analyses of deficiency trends for the JFHQ (St) presents these trends to the IG and or JFHQ (St) 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 IGNET data base for case entry, performing IG Quick Look inquiries and special inspections in areas of concern. Reviews pre‑deployment individual and unit checklists to insure regulatory compliance. Develops and updates internal office protocol and guidelines. Manages internal office budget.

Conditions of employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state’s National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Employee will be required to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance. A minimum of an interim secret security clearance is required before an individual can perform any IG functions or have access to IG records.
• Inspector general positions are designated as noncritical sensitive.
• Employee must be a citizen of the United States by birth or naturalization.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• May be required to travel by car, in military and/or commercial aircraft, and by other means of transportation as appropriate to perform temporary duty assignments.
• Must graduate from the U.S. Army Inspector General School and the Air Force IGTC-Q course and maintain certification IAW this regulation, and practice IG attributes as mandatory requirements for continued employment as an Army and Air Force IG.
• Any serious criminal activity, to include drug use, will result in the immediate removal of an employee from IG duty and loss of access to IGARS and IGNET. Reference: AR 20‑1
• Employee must have moral attributes and personal traits that demonstrate adherence to Army and Air Force Values, and the Army Civilian Corps Creed.
• Employee must have no record of criminal punishment except for minor offenses or derogatory information contained in IG records as screened by the USAIGA and SAF‑IG.
• Hiring contingent upon completion of Army IG School and AF IG Complaints Resolution School

Requirements

Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an Title 32 excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state’s National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter PRIOR to applying for this position.

Military Grades : Warrant Officer CW3 to CW5; Officer 03 (post company command or equivalent KD position) to 05

Compatible Military Assignments : MOS IMMATERIAL – Must be compatible with current assignment MDAY/DS will be IG.

Applicants referred for consideration will be subject to a database check against the Army Inspector General Action Request (IGARS) and the Air Force Complaints Resolution (ACTS) databases to screen for adverse information, substantiated allegations, and ongoing IG investigations. A social security number (SSN) is required to conduct the background investigation; applicants must supply their SSN and current resume when asked by the hiring authority.
Must successfully graduate from the U.S. Army Inspector General School and the Air Force IGTC‑Q course and maintain certification in accordance with this regulation, and practice IG attributes as mandatory requirements for continued employment as an Army and Air Force IG.

++GENERAL EXPERIENCE++ : Must have the experience, education, and training in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately; knowledge of applicable laws, directives, regulations, policies, and procedures; skill in interpersonal communications, empathy, and effective listening; ability to organize thoughts, research materials, and manage case projects; skill in comprehending and interpreting directives and laws; ability to enunciate without impediment of speech that would interfere or prohibit effective communications; ability to write reports and presentation formats; and ability to communicate -orally and in writing- clearly and effectively.

++SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE++:Must have 12 months of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS‑11). Comprehensive knowledge of organization/activity, NGB/DA/DOD, organizational structures, and their functional interrelationships. Comprehensive knowledge of established management principles and operating procedures plus skill in applying fact‑finding and investigative techniques to gather clear‑cut factual evidence of waste and abuse, or compliance with regulations. Comprehensive knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues/inspections or investigations/inquiries concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations (discipline, efficiency, morale, economy, training and readiness) carried out by administrative or professional personnel, or substantive administrative support functions (i.e., internal activities or functions such as supply, budget, procurement, or personnel which serve to facilitate line or program operations). Comprehensive knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and precedents which affect the use of program and related support resources (people, money, or equipment) in the area studied. Comprehensive knowledge of the major issues, program goals and objectives, work processes, and administrative operations of the activity. Comprehensive knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for analyzing and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of administrative and technical programs, along with knowledge of the mission, organization, and work processes of programs throughout a military command, complex multi‑mission JFHQ (St), or equivalent, and the relationships of administrative support activities (e.g., data processing accounting, budget) to such missions. Comprehensive knowledge in conducting inspections, inquires, investigations, analyzing findings, and making recommendations on substantive operating programs; (e.g., weapons testing or commodity management). Comprehensive knowledge and skill in preparing project papers and staffs reports, organizing and delivering briefings to managers for understanding and acceptance of findings and commendations. Comprehensive knowledge of managing an internal office budget.

Education

Army National Guard Officers: For Army National Guard Second and First Lieutenants, must be actively pursuing an under‑graduate degree with at least 90 validated credit hours in a specified program. For Captains and above, must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university. The degree work should include completed academic courses in business management, English grammar and composition, speech, statistics, public administration, human resources administration, organizational development, public administration, behavioral social sciences, and psychology. A graduate degree from an accredited civilian academic college or from an equivalent professional military education school is optimum.

Army National Guard Warrant Officer: High school diploma or General Education Development diploma is mandatory. The school work should include completed courses in math, English grammar and composition, speech, psychology, and general science. Completed higher education academic courses from an accredited business, civilian or military technical school, junior college, undergraduate college or university are optimum. Completed academic courses may include business management, human resources development, English grammar and composition, speech, statistics, public administration, human resources administration, organizational development, public administration, and behavioral social sciences.

Air National Guard Officers: An undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university is mandatory. The degree work should include completed academic courses in business management, English grammar and composition, speech, statistics, public administration, human resources administration, organizational development, public administration, behavioral social sciences, and psychology. A graduate degree from an accredited civilian academic college or from an equivalent professional military education school is optimum.

Additional information

Applicants referred for consideration will be subject to a database check against the Army Inspector General Action Request (IGARS) and the Air Force Complaints Resolution (ACTS) databases to screen for adverse information, substantiated allegations, and ongoing IG investigations. A social security number (SSN) is required to conduct the background investigation; applicants must supply their SSN and current resume when asked by the hiring authority.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.” In addition, all job announcements now include a link to USAJOBS, Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, which affirms that candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

This agency participates in the Fair Chance Act, Title 5 USC 9202 Limitations on requests for criminal history information. An employee of an agency may not request, in oral or written form (including through the Declaration for Federal Employment (Office of Personnel Management Optional Form 306) or any similar successor form, the USAJOBS internet website, or any other electronic means) that an applicant for an appointment to a position in the civil service disclose criminal history record information regarding the applicant before the appointing authority extends a conditional offer to the applicant. Certain exceptions do apply to this Act.

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx.

Benefits

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Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required documents

Required Documents

Starting on September 27, 2025, federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan. USAJOBS will not allow you to upload or build resumes longer than two pages, and you will need to update the resumes in your profile before applying to a job.
Two Page Resumes only.

1. A COMPLETE RESUME IS REQUIRED. Your full name, address, civilian email address (no .gov or .mil) and current telephone number must be on your resume. Your resume must clearly demonstrate experience that meets the requirements of this position. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Your resume must show experience where you worked, job title, duties and accomplishments, employer’s name and address, supervisor’s name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week & salary. Incomplete resumes will result in the applicant not being considered for the position.

2. References must be submitted with the application packet. (Minimum of 3 references required). If no references are with the application packet, your application will not be sent forward to the selecting officials.

3. Prior/current Federal employees are required to submit their most recent SF 50 with their packet. The SF‑50(s) must reflect the highest grade and step held in Federal Service that demonstrates one year time in grade.

4. A complete application package, including all supporting documents (i.e., resumes, copies of transcripts if required, licenses, All FAA Certifications and Credentials, and any other supporting documents etc.), must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

5. Copies of transcripts must be provided at the time of submission with the application packet. Failure to do so will result in the applicant not being considered for the position. Selected individual may be required to provide official transcripts prior to placement into this position.

PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant’s responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resumes, supporting documents, transcripts (copies) if needed, licenses, SF 50 etc.) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully prior to the announcement closing. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify, change or add anything to your application packet after the closing date. Human Resources WILL NOT divulge if you are qualified or not for the position. Incomplete packets will not be considered for the position.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Agency contact information

Jason Burpee

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

NH ARNG Command Section

State Military Reservation

Concord, NH 03301

US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

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