Investigative Analyst (Direct Hire)
What you'd do
This announcement will be used to fill vacancies through OPM-Authorized Government-Wide Direct Hire Authority. Category rating, veteran's preference, and traditional rating and ranking of applicants DO NOT APPLY to this vacancy. For more information on OPM's Authorization of Direct Hire Authority, please click here. Reemployed Annuitants are encouraged to apply.
Major duties
The incumbent of this position will serve as an Investigative Analyst and, as such, will: Gather data on individuals or businesses who are subjects of allegations or investigations by querying a variety of resources, including law enforcement and intelligence databases, computerized recordkeeping systems, and SBA commercial databases. Monitor, coordinate, research, analyze, and evaluate incoming allegations. Perform online research and data mining for complex fraud investigations. Assist case agents in conducting investigations by participating in interviews of subjects and witnesses and attending meetings. Thoroughly analyze investigative records, assist in preparing IG and grand jury subpoenas. Research regulations, case precedents and other areas as required on individual cases. Analyze computerized data for internal and external statistical reporting. Develop, write, and edit investigative reports and related correspondence.
What you need to qualify
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient evidence of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the duties of the position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position. Specialized Experience Statements: GS-13: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector such as: experience in an investigative or legal environment supporting criminal, civil, and administrative investigations by gathering complex or technical data using informational databases to collect relevant data and other facts; perform expert analyses and interpret data; experience using analytical, evaluative and research techniques to draw conclusions and make recommendations; manipulate spreadsheets containing volumes of data and summarizing the results; knowledge and understanding of various legal documents such as subpoenas; and presenting complex information (using presentation software) to stakeholders. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. TIME-IN-GRADE: If you are a current career or career-conditional federal employee applying for promotion under Merit Promotion you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks in positions at the next level lower than the position being filled. All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on 07/06/2026.
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