Investigator - Mid to Experienced Level (Maryland) at National Security Agency
Fort Meade, MD
About the Job
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) defines the oversight authority, responsibilities, and guidance regarding activities of the OIG at NSA and conducts oversight of the NSA mission
Within the OIG, the Investigations division performs thorough, independent, and accurate investigations of employees of NSA/CSS and affiliates to detect and prevent fraud, waste and abuse, and assist management effectiveness and efficiency across the entire enterprise
The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position
\n\nA degree in any field is acceptable.\n\nRelevant experience must include one or more of the following: working as an investigator (for example, law enforcement, inspector general, security, or fraud), grievance examiner, reporter, analyst, or compliance officer; or in positions dealing with law, performing EEO functions (for example, analysis, training, program management, case management, or policy development), in an oversight organization (for example, Office of General Counsel, intelligence oversight), in government contracting, conducting intelligence work within the IC, or performing analysis, interviewing, or report writing.\n\nFULL PERFORMANCE \n\nEntry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 7 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and no experience
\n\n\nSENIOR \n\nEntry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 10 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 2 years of relevant experience
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has an opening for an Investigator within the Investigations division
The selectee will be responsible for conducting investigations involving allegations of violations of laws, rules, and regulations; mismanagement; gross waste of funds; abuse of authority; and substantial and specific dangers to public health and safety
The selectee will be required to document investigative results in reports of investigation (ROIs)
The selectee may also be tasked to conduct investigations involving misuse of Government Resources and Information Systems
Due to the sensitive nature of OIG work, the position requires the highest standards in official and personal conduct.\n\nThe selectee will plan, conduct, and produce reports on investigations and audits
They will be responsible for researching applicable authorities, policies, and procedures, interviewing witnesses and collecting relevant documents and other evidence
The selectee will analyze data and report on investigative procedures, findings, and conclusions.\n\nPreferred experience must include working as an investigator (e.g., law enforcement, inspector general, security, or fraud), grievance examiner, reporter, analyst, compliance officer, in positions dealing with law, in positions performing EEO functions (analysis, training, program management, case management, and policy development, etc.), or in an oversight organization (Office of General Counsel, intelligence oversight)
Other relevant experiences involve analysis, interviewing, and report writing
-\tSetting and holding self and others accountable for meeting or exceeding personal or group goals\n-\tModeling high ethical standards that demonstrate alignment with pertinent laws, regulations, and policies \n-\tPreparing accurate and complete reports that document processes, outcomes, and findings \n-\tUsing multiple investigative techniques, laws, directives and applying investigative standards, policies and procedures necessary to make competent investigative determinations\n-\tCommunicate information or ideas clearly, concisely, and professionally\n-\tResponding appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations
Within the OIG, the Investigations division performs thorough, independent, and accurate investigations of employees of NSA/CSS and affiliates to detect and prevent fraud, waste and abuse, and assist management effectiveness and efficiency across the entire enterprise
The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position
\n\nA degree in any field is acceptable.\n\nRelevant experience must include one or more of the following: working as an investigator (for example, law enforcement, inspector general, security, or fraud), grievance examiner, reporter, analyst, or compliance officer; or in positions dealing with law, performing EEO functions (for example, analysis, training, program management, case management, or policy development), in an oversight organization (for example, Office of General Counsel, intelligence oversight), in government contracting, conducting intelligence work within the IC, or performing analysis, interviewing, or report writing.\n\nFULL PERFORMANCE \n\nEntry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 7 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and no experience
\n\n\nSENIOR \n\nEntry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 10 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 2 years of relevant experience
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has an opening for an Investigator within the Investigations division
The selectee will be responsible for conducting investigations involving allegations of violations of laws, rules, and regulations; mismanagement; gross waste of funds; abuse of authority; and substantial and specific dangers to public health and safety
The selectee will be required to document investigative results in reports of investigation (ROIs)
The selectee may also be tasked to conduct investigations involving misuse of Government Resources and Information Systems
Due to the sensitive nature of OIG work, the position requires the highest standards in official and personal conduct.\n\nThe selectee will plan, conduct, and produce reports on investigations and audits
They will be responsible for researching applicable authorities, policies, and procedures, interviewing witnesses and collecting relevant documents and other evidence
The selectee will analyze data and report on investigative procedures, findings, and conclusions.\n\nPreferred experience must include working as an investigator (e.g., law enforcement, inspector general, security, or fraud), grievance examiner, reporter, analyst, compliance officer, in positions dealing with law, in positions performing EEO functions (analysis, training, program management, case management, and policy development, etc.), or in an oversight organization (Office of General Counsel, intelligence oversight)
Other relevant experiences involve analysis, interviewing, and report writing
-\tSetting and holding self and others accountable for meeting or exceeding personal or group goals\n-\tModeling high ethical standards that demonstrate alignment with pertinent laws, regulations, and policies \n-\tPreparing accurate and complete reports that document processes, outcomes, and findings \n-\tUsing multiple investigative techniques, laws, directives and applying investigative standards, policies and procedures necessary to make competent investigative determinations\n-\tCommunicate information or ideas clearly, concisely, and professionally\n-\tResponding appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations
