INVESTIGATOR
What you'd do
The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency's (DCSA) is looking for a Senior Investigator to support the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) within the Special Cases and Assistance branch. This person will conduct complex investigations that involve fraud, waste, abuse and employee misconduct, and other complex administrative investigations within the OIG. Visit www.dcsa.mil to learn more about our agency. Become a part of America's Gatekeeper Team!
Major duties
As a INVESTIGATOR you will be responsible for the following duties: Conducting and leading investigations, and related activities. Providing guidance to other investigators in response to allegations of misconduct involving both DCSA personnel and contractors. Organizational, oral and written communication skills. Ability to deal with individuals with tact in stressful situations as well as the ability to work independently and respond positively to pressure under rapidly evolving circumstances.
What you need to qualify
The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1800/general-investigation-series-1810/ for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 07/13/2026 Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade GS/GG-12 in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes: 1. Extensive experience with investigative procedures and relevant case law regarding Administrative Inquiries, including findings of the United States Federal Court System and Administrative Law Judges, including rulings of the Merit Systems Protection Board, United States Circuit Court of Appeals, United States Supreme Court, and other authorities with jurisdiction regarding matters affecting Administrative Inquiries, Adverse Actions, and associated procedures. 2. Conducting investigative inquiries regarding allegations of misconduct amongst personnel, to include both Federal employees and Contractors, that may include serious allegations that involve highly sensitive issues; exercises sound judgment in applying broad investigative coverage guidelines to individual cases, each of which has a unique set of circumstances, to accomplish the intended purpose within specified time and cost limits. 3. Managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining the accuracy and thoroughness required by policies, laws, and other directives. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 1. Technical Competence - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. 2. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. 3. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. 4. Legal, Government and Jurisprudence - Legal, Government and Jurisprudence 5. Writing - Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience.
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