Investigator

Offices, Boards and Divisions; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 115,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Offices, Boards and Divisions in the United States government seeks an Investigator at GS-1810-14 to lead internal investigations into sexual misconduct and related retaliation, applying trauma-informed victim-centered approaches.

The role requires meeting qualification requirements by the stated deadline, drafting comprehensive reports with timelines and findings, and coordinating with components to ensure proper training for staff handling reports.

Qualifications

• Conduct sensitive investigations into sexual misconduct and retaliation.
• Apply trauma-informed methods and monitor training for staff involved in reporting.

Skills

Investigations

Trauma-informed

Report drafting

Job description

The incumbent will conduct prompt, impartial, & thorough internal investigations into allegations of sexual misconduct (SM) & related retaliation per Departmental orders & policy. Using trauma-informed methods & best practices in the field of SM, the incumbent will collaborate with components & monitor efforts to ensure that all individuals who are engaged in receiving or responding to reports of SM have received proper training on trauma-informed victim-centered investigatory approaches.

To qualify for the position of Investigator, at GS-1810-14, you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below.

GS-14 Specialized Experience

1. Conducting sensitive investigations into allegations of sexual misconduct and/or related allegations of retaliation;
2. Applying trauma-informed methods and/or best practices in the field of sexual misconduct, and to collaborate with and monitor Components' efforts to ensure that all individuals who are engaged in receiving or responding to reports of sexual misconduct have received proper training on trauma-informed victim-centered investigatory approaches;
3. Drafting reports which includes: a description of the allegations, timeline, witnesses interviewed and records collected, definitions of relevant terms germane to meeting or overcoming the burden of proof, findings, technical analysis of application of facts, and conclusions as to whether sexual misconduct occurred

You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by the 08/14/2026 of this announcement.

Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.

After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required of you. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement 08/12/2026 to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.