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 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 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.
The 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.
Preferred 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.
The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the DoD Intelligence Community Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions in the NSA are in the Excepted Services under 10 United States Codes (USC) 1601 appointment authority. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you may be asked to submit documents verifying your eligibility.
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U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. NSA is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. NSA is also committed to the promotion of diversity within its workforce. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process where appropriate. Please visit our Diversity link for more information https://www.intelligencecareers.gov/NSA/diversity-and-inclusion.
Pay: Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position.
Salary Range: $82,764 - $181,216. (Full Performance, Senior)
Salary range varies by relevant experience to the position. On-the-job training, internal NSA courses, and external training will be made available based on the need and experience of the selectee.
This position is hiring for Maryland.
Benefits: NSA offers excellent benefits to include relocation assistance, flexible work schedules, generous leave programs, paid personal fitness time, training and continuing education classes, health and life insurance, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), and a Federal retirement plan.
Work Schedule: Applicants should be aware that some of these jobs support 24/7 operations based on mission requirements and shift schedules may vary. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday (0700 to 1530) Flexible.
- Setting and holding self and others accountable for meeting or exceeding personal or group goals
- Modeling high ethical standards that demonstrate alignment with pertinent laws, regulations, and policies
- Preparing accurate and complete reports that document processes, outcomes, and findings
- Using multiple investigative techniques, laws, directives and applying investigative standards, policies and procedures necessary to make competent investigative determinations
- Communicate information or ideas clearly, concisely, and professionally
- Responding appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations
