INVESTIGATOR

Defense Information Systems Agency; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Moving costs paid

Relocation incentives

Telework availability

Security clearance sponsorship

Job summary

Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) at Fort Meade, Maryland, seeks qualified candidates under Direct-Hire Authority for investigations-related roles. The position requires conducting administrative investigations into irregularities, fraud, and improprieties, with careful handling of evidence and sensitive information.

Applicants must meet security requirements, including Top-Secret/SCI access, suitability review, and U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in conducting administrative investigations, planning, gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses or subjects, and writing investigation reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct administrative investigations involving irregularities, fraud, conflicts of interest, and improprieties by military members, civilians, and contractors.
• Conduct investigations with tact and discretion to avoid prejudicing investigations or reputational harm.
• Analyze evidence, distinguish fact from hearsay, and prepare reports with statements and summaries of facts.
• Identify violations of Federal statutes, investigate wrongdoing, preserve evidence, and present findings for action or prosecution.
• Plan and execute special inquiries and coordinate with other agencies as needed.

Skills

Investigations

Evidence gathering

Interviews

Report writing

Job description

Summary

DISA has delegated authority by the Under Secretary of Defense to directly appoint qualified candidates possessing a finance, accounting, management, or actuarial science degree, or a related degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study, or equivalent experience, related to the functions of the position to be filled.

Veterans Preference: Veterans preference does not apply under this Direct-Hire Authority.

This position for DISA is at Fort Meade, Maryland.

Duties

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• Conduct administrative investigations involving allegations of irregularities, fraud, conflicts of interest, and improprieties on the part of members of the military service, civilian employees, and persons contracting with the Agency.
• Conduct investigations with extreme tact and discretion since premature disclosure of evidence could impede the investigation or unjustly affect the reputation of innocent persons.
• Analyzes and evaluates evidence, distinguishes fact from hearsay and provides reports of investigations containing statements and summaries of facts based on evidential documents, records, and affidavits.
• Identify violations of Federal statutes, investigate wrongdoing, preserve evidence, ensure the Constitutional rights of suspects and witnesses during an investigation, and present findings applicable officials for action and/or prosecution.
• Plans and executes special inquiries and assignments originating from the requests by DODIG or Director, frequently involving sensitive matters, and may require coordination with other agencies.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Must complete an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter.
• This is a drug testing position.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience

For the GS-13, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-12 if outside the Federal service.

Specialized experience is defined as experience conducting administrative investigations to include planning, gathering evidence, conducting interviews, and/or writing reports of investigations.

In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirements, qualified applicants must also possess the quality of experience as it relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background, recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Candidates must clearly demonstrate the possession of competencies necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level to be qualified for the position. Applicants must describe how their experience meets the competencies within the body of the resume. No separate statements addressing competencies are required.

Qualification must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level.

Additional Information

• This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense using hiring authority in 5 USC 9905.
• Veterans Preference: Veterans preference does not apply under this Direct Hire Authority (DHA).
• A one year probationary or trial period may be required.
• Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.
• Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions at the Defense Information Systems Agency will be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drugs prior to appointment or placement.
• Accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) as a condition of employment.
• We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
• Moving costs MAY be paid.
• Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives MAY be authorized.
• This is a covered position and the person selected for this position must complete an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter pursuant to 5 CFR 2634.903(b) (DoD 5500.7).
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• PPP Application Based Preference Eligibles (Military Reserve and National Guard technicians, Military Reserve and National Guard technicians receiving disability retirement, and Retained Grade employees) will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only.

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.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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.