Overview
Investigative Analyst. Jobs in McLean, VA at Office of the Director of National Intelligence
Title: Investigative Analyst.
Company: Office of the Director of National Intelligence
Location: McLean, VA
Duties
This position is in the Office of Investigations & Intake and will support the IC IG Hotline, which receives and processes allegations of waste, fraud, abuse, and misconduct in the programs and activities subject to the IC IG's jurisdiction.
Investigative Analysts will also support audits, inspections, evaluations, and investigations, and if desired, have the opportunity to work in different areas of the OIG.
Duties include but are not limited to: Coordinate, compile, and organize all essential information and materials to assist the Hotline Branch Chief in the execution of daily mission objectives.
As directed coordinate operational and administrative matters, review and investigate issues, and develop initial solutions and options; maintain situational awareness of issues affecting organizational equities and the status of multiple projects.
Receive in-depth telephone, email, and in-person complaints; review and catalog written correspondence regarding allegations received through the Hotline.
Evaluate allegations and consider all relevant aspects of the matter such as the credibility of the source; the evidence that a violation of law, regulation, or standards of conduct has occurred; the cost effectiveness of a formal inquiry and potential benefit to the Government; and the potential for adverse effect to the ODNI and to the Government.
Assess credibility and merit of the information, and recommend appropriate next steps, such as, preliminary review, referral to an appropriate entity or close without action.
Ensure protection of Hotline sources' confidentiality to the maximum extent possible by following strict internal controls.
Manage workload, giving special attention to priorities; bring to the Hotline Branch Chief's attention significant cases, such as those which involve public safety or senior level officials.
Prepare written correspondence to record in-person intakes, routine administrative forms, referral memoranda to ODNI Components and other Federal agencies, and complainant acknowledgment, when appropriate.
Develop and present written documents that include reports of investigation and memoranda to management, and also develop and present oral briefings for senior leaders regarding findings and the status of complex or sensitive investigations, cases, and/or inquiries.
As directed coordinate, compile, and organize all essential information and materials to assist Senior Executives in the execution of daily mission objectives. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen residing in the United States
- Appointment is subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance based on an SBI with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI)
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- A two-year trial period is required for all new permanent appointments to the ODNI.
Qualifications
This is an excepted service GS-12 position open to the public and all current federal employees at the GS-11 and GS-12 levels. Current federal employees at the GS-11 and GS-12 levels may apply to this position, and if selected will maintain pay set at their current grade and step. Current federal employees at grade levels GS-10 and below are not eligible for this position and their application will not be forwarded to the hiring manager. All current federal employees that apply for this position must submit their most recent SF-50 (i.e. dated within the last 52 weeks from the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
FREE RESPONSE ESSAY QUESTIONS
All applicants must answer the following four short, free response essay questions. The responses cannot exceed 200 words per question. By submitting your responses to the following questions, you certify that you are using your own words and did not use a consultant or AI (such as a large language model [LLM]).
- How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government? Provide a concrete example from professional, academic, or personal experience.
- In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness? Provide specific examples where you improved processes, reduced costs, or improved outcomes.
- How would you help advance the President's Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role? Identify one or two relevant Executive Orders or policy initiatives that are significant to you and explain how you would help implement them if hired.
- How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic or personal achievements? Provide one or two specific examples and explain how those qualities would enable you to serve effectively in this position.
Knowledge of the ODNI, IC agencies' mission, organization, collection and production responsibilities, as well as ODNI and IC administrative policies, procedures, and authorities.
Knowledge of IC information management security guidelines, document storage, and classification guidelines.
Oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with key stakeholders throughout the IC and United States Government.
Analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret complex information from multiple sources.
Interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to develop working relationships and networks with internal and external managers and staff.
Research, planning, and organization skills, and ability to manage changing and competing priorities under strict timelines while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively with IC OIG leaders in a highly active, fast-paced, and demanding organization.
Data analytics and/or intelligence analyst experience desired, although not required.
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Additional information
JOB INTERVIEW TRAVEL
Candidates from outside the Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA) may be selected for a telephone, teleconference, or in-person interview.
SALARY DETERMINATION
The ODNI uses a rank-in-person system in which rank is attached to GS employees on the basis of individual qualifications, experience, and performance. Individuals whose current GS grade is equivalent to the grade of the advertised position will retain their current grade and step. Individuals who transfer to the ODNI from a non-GS pay scale will have base pay converted to the appropriate GS grade and step as determined by the Chief of Human Resource Management.
In some cases when a current federal civilian employee applies for an ODNI position that is a lower grade than his or her personal grade, the candidate's personal grade will be downgraded to the grade of the advertised ODNI position and pay will be set at the step that is closest to, and not less than, the employee's current annual base rate of pay, not to exceed the maximum step rate of the GS grade to which assigned.
RELOCATION EXPENSES
For new ODNI employees, reimbursement for relocation is discretionary based on availability of funds.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
The ODNI provides reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Reasonable Accommodations Office Representative by email at [email protected], by telephone at (703)275-3900 or by FAX at (703)275-1277. Your request for reasonable accommodations will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO THE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION EMAIL ADDRESS. THIS EMAIL IS FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY.
The ODNI is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
