Investigative Analyst — IC Oversight & Investigations

US Office of the Director of National Intelligence; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Intelligence Community Office of the Inspector General is seeking qualified candidates for an excepted service GS-08 position open to the public and current federal employees at GS-08 and one level below. This role supports independent oversight across the 18 IC elements.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's Degree, and the ability to develop investigation plans, conduct investigations, and write reports that substantiate findings.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the ODNI, Intelligence Community, and OIG mission and responsibilities.
• Work on an investigative team, develop investigation plans, conduct investigations, write substantiating reports.
• Exercise sound judgment and form objective conclusions/recommendations based on facts and evidence.
• Analytical and critical thinking to identify needs, requirements and develop recommendations from data.
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills to interview, brief senior officials, and work independently or in teams.
• Strong oral and written communication to produce clear, logical reports.
• 1–3 years of relevant professional experience (including internships/volunteer work).
• Bachelor's Degree in any relevant discipline.

Responsibilities

• Identify and examine information relevant to investigations and determine possible leads.
• Develop investigation plans and coordinate with team members to execute them.
• Conduct investigations and gather evidence to substantiate findings.
• Prepare clear, concise investigative reports with actionable recommendations.
• Brief senior officials on investigation outcomes and status.

Skills

Investigative teamwork

Report writing

Analytical thinking

Interviewing

Oral communication

Written communication

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Intelligence Community Office of the Inspector General is seeking qualified candidates for an excepted service GS-08 position open to the public and current federal employees at GS-08 and one level below. This role supports independent oversight across the 18 IC elements.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's Degree, and the ability to develop investigation plans, conduct investigations, and write reports that substantiate findings.