Summary The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is an independent office whose mission is to promote excellence, integrity, and accountability throughout the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In our dynamic environment, the OIG conducts investigations, audits, evaluations, and inspections to enhance program effectiveness and efficiency and to detect and prevent waste, fraud, and mismanagement in DHS programs and operations. Responsibilities This position is located in the Office of Integrity (OI), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The OIG conducts and supervises independent audits, investigations, and inspections of the programs and operations of DHS, and recommends ways for DHS to carry out its responsibilities in the most effective, efficient, and economical manner. The OIG also seeks to deter, identify, and address fraud, abuse, mismanagement, and waste of taxpayer funds. The incumbent serves as the Administrative Investigations Specialist in the Office of Integrity with responsibility of managing, leading, planning, and coordinating the Administrative Investigations Program (AIP) to ensure inquiries are thoroughly reviewed, investigated, and resolved with efficiency and effectiveness. Typical assignments include: Serves as Administrative Investigations Specialist, responsible for planning, coordinating, and leading the AIP, ensuring the program is effective, efficient, and consistent with DHS/OIG and Office of Integrity policies. Serves as the DHS/OIG technical authority and subject matter expert in the interpretation of inquiries, complaints, and coordination of the AIP. Provides direct technical oversight and inquiry management of all inquiries and requests within DHS. Manage inquires and complaints intake process, which includes preliminary analysis, complaint determination, and resolution. Ensures all inquiries meet standards, established timelines, and are handled appropriately. Plans, arranges, and coordinates all aspects of inquiries and investigative actions. Recognizes, and explores leads; detects discrepancies in information and distinguishes between relevant and irrelevant information. Recruits, selects, and trains a cadre of senior management officials to conduct and reports on management inquiries. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. If you are a current federal employee, you must meet all time-in-grade and time-after competitive appointment qualifications by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. To make an accurate determination, you will need to include on your resume your federal position title, pay plan, occupational series, grade level, agency, dates for which you held the grade level (stated as MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY, OR MM/YYYY to PRESENT), and total hours worked per week. 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). You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level. Specialized experience at this level includes: Managing, leading, planning, and coordinating Administrative Investigations to ensure inquiries are thoroughly reviewed, investigated, and resolved with efficiency and effectiveness. Analyzing evidence and evaluating its sufficiency; making findings of fact, drawing conclusions regarding the propriety or advisability of action(s) based on requirements of law, rule, regulation, and/or standard practice. Conducting analyses and preparing reports and presentations on findings and recommendations. 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. The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date 05/22/2026 of this announcement. Current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade level or equivalent grade band in the federal service. The time-in-grade requirement must be met by the closing date 05/22/2026 of this announcement. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Education Additional Information DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select Benefits. Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment. Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for a TOP SECRET as a condition of placement into this position. DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR § 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR § 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
