Investigative Analyst

Intelligence Careers; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Intelligence Community Office of the Inspector General is seeking candidates for an entry to mid-level investigator role in McLean, VA. The position supports investigative teams, develops plans, conducts investigations, and prepares reports to substantiate findings.

Qualified applicants will have a Bachelor's degree and 1–3 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in any relevant discipline required.
• One to three years relevant professional experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the ODNI, IC, and OIG mission and responsibilities.
• Ability to develop investigation plans, conduct investigations, and write substantiating reports.

Responsibilities

• Assist on investigative projects and contribute to investigation plans.
• Conduct investigations and collect evidence to support findings.
• Draft clear, logical reports detailing findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate with team members and coordinate with senior officials as needed.

Skills

ODNI Knowledge

IC/OIG mission understanding

Investigative teamwork

Judgment and objectivity

Analytical thinking

Information analysis

Interpersonal negotiation

Oral and written comunicação

Education

Bachelor's Degree in any relevant discipline

Job description

The Intelligence Community Office of the Inspector General is searching for exceptional candidates to join us in fulfilling our mission to identify and prevent fraud, waste, abuse, and misconduct across the 18 elements of the Intelligence Community. We uphold the integrity of the IC and amplify its impact through independent oversight that demands accountability and drives excellence. IC OIG has four offices: Legal Counsel, Audits & Inspections, Investigations & Intake, and Strategy & Support. This is an excepted service GS-09 position open to the public and all current federal employees at the GS-09 and one level below. Current federal employees at the GS-09 and one level below may apply to this position, and if selected will maintain pay set at their current grade and step. Current federal employees at grade levels GS-07 and below are not eligible for this position and their application will not be forwarded to the hiring manager. All current federal employees that apply for this position must submit their most recent SF-50, Notification of Personal Action (i.e., dated within the last 52 weeks from the closing date of this vacancy announcement) to verify their status of eligibility.

• Knowledge of the ODNI, Intelligence Community, and OIG mission and responsibilities.
• Basic ability to work on an investigative team, develop investigation plans, conduct investigation projects, and write reports to substantiate findings.
• Basic ability to exercise sound judgment and form objective conclusions/recommendations based on empirical facts, evidence, and other pertinent information.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to think strategically, identify needs and requirements, and develop recommendations based on qualitative and quantitative data.
• Basic ability to examine information, identify problems, uncover root causes, develop findings and leads, and make cogent, actionable recommendations.
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills, including ability to interview, negotiate, brief senior officials, and work effectively, independently, and in a team or collaborative environment.
• Oral and written communication skills and ability to produce clear and logical reports.
• Experience: One to three years relevant professional experience, which may include non paid, internships and volunteer work.
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in any relevant discipline.