Lead Investigations & Oversight Counsel

United States Senate; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Senate is seeking investigators and oversight counsel to lead investigations for the incoming Chair of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Candidates should have run or substantially contributed to complex investigations, in roles such as congressional staff, attorneys, journalists, law enforcement, or data analysts.

A law degree may be helpful but is not required.

Qualifications

• Experience running or substantially contributing to complex investigations.
• Experience across roles such as congressional staff, attorneys, journalists, law enforcement, or data analysts.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, navigate large volumes of documents and datasets, and extract information when routine methods fail.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations and oversight work for the committee.
• Convert findings into reports, hearings, and public releases that a general audience can understand.
• Collaborate with staff and stakeholders to support rolling investigation efforts.

Skills

Complex investigations

Data analysis

Documentation and records handling

Education

Law degree (optional)

Job description

United States Senate is seeking investigators and oversight counsel to lead investigations for the incoming Chair of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Candidates should have run or substantially contributed to complex investigations, in roles such as congressional staff, attorneys, journalists, law enforcement, or data analysts.

A law degree may be helpful but is not required.