Investigative Director

JobSummary

This position is located in the Government Accountability Office. As an Investigative Director you will be responsible for directing the Forensic Audits and Investigative Service (FAIS) investigations staff who are responsible for conducting congressional oversight investigations of alleged violations of federal criminal law and investigations of waste, fraud, and abuse.

LowGrade

00

HighGrade

00

PromotionPotential

None

SubAgencyName

Forensic Audits and Investigative Service (FAIS)

OrganizationCodes

LL/LG00

Relocation

False

HiringPath

• fed-internal-search
• ses

MCOTags

TotalOpenings

1

AgencyMarketingStatement

TravelCode

1

ApplyOnlineUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/Apply

DetailStatusUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/ApplicationStatus

MajorDuties

• As an Investigative Director, ES-1811-00, your typical work assignments may include the following: Provides executive direction of FAIS's investigative activities, which are performed by criminal investigators. The Investigative Director ensures activities are cost effective, exemplify GAO's core values, align with GAO's strategic goals, and are conducted in accordance with GAO's policies and applicable quality standards. These investigative activities are conducted in close collaboration with auditors/analysts, data analysts, investigative research analysts, methodologists, counsel, and support staff. Identifies investigative priorities in coordination with the FAIS Managing Director and monitors progress toward annual and strategic goals, evaluates outcomes, and makes appropriate adjustments. This also includes contributing to performance measures for GAO's work, such as timeliness and financial/non- financial accomplishments. Oversees investigations and identifies potential violations of criminal law as well as systemic and programmatic vulnerabilities within a variety of government programs. Provides leadership and oversight of staff conducting investigative activities to help ensure quality and timely client service. Coordinates investigative activities with GAO auditors/analysts to maximize resources and leverage available expertise within GAO. As appropriate, coordinates investigative activities with entities outside GAO such as IG Offices and law enforcement agencies. Provides executive oversight of GAO's FraudNet hotline.

Education

Requirements

You must meet all qualification requirements before the announcement closes. 1.You must be a U.S. citizen 2. You will be required to submit a financial disclosure statement. 3. You must be suitable for a top secret security clearance. 4. Registered for Selective Service, if applicable. (www.sss.gov). 5. Completion of a 1-year supervisory SES probationary period. 6. Medical and Physical Examinations are required. 7. Selectee must have and be able to maintain a valid state driver's license. 8. This position requires that the selectee has successfully completed the Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) https://www.fletc.gov/criminal-investigator-training-program or an equivalent program, such as the program offered to agents from the FBI, DEA and Postal Inspection Service.

Evaluations

If you meet the qualification requirements stated above, you will be further rated based on your responses to the vacancy questions. Please make sure that your responses to the vacancy questions are supported in your resume. Please follow all instructions carefully. If you provide incomplete answers, fail to provide a narrative response to any vacancy question(s) that requires further explanation, or if your response to a vacancy question is "see resume", your rating may be affected, or you may be determined ineligible. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), Technical Qualifications (TQs) and resume.If you do not meet the key requirements and/or basic qualifications or you fail to submit all required application materials, your application will not be considered. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Criminal Investigation Criminal Law Investigative Techniques Program Management Collaboration/Partnering Policy Development

HowToApply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. - To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. - Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. - After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. If you are unable to apply online, please contact Stephanie Ayton at aytons@gao.gov or 404-679-1879 by 4 p.m. est. on the closing date of the announcement. For technical issue with USAJOBS: Please refer to the USAJOBS help page.

WhatToExpectNext

After the closing date of this announcement, GAO's Human Capital Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications by reviewing your assessment questionnaire and resume to complete an analysis. Please be as complete and thorough as possible. If your application is rated "best-qualified," your name will be referred to the selecting official for consideration. At this point you may be contacted for an interview. If you do not meet the key requirements and/or basic qualifications or you fail to submit all required application materials, your application will not be considered.

RequiredDocuments

You must provide a complete application package which includes: Resume: must be created using the USAJOBS resume builder and show relevant work experience. Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs): Required for applicants who not current SES employees and/or who has never held an SES appointment. Current SES appointees, ECQ's are resume based. SF-50: Current GAO employees must submit their most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent) showing tenure, type of service (competitive/excepted), as well as the highest grade/band held.

Benefits

BenefitsUrl

https://www.gao.gov/about/careers/benefits

OtherInformation

Update your resume so it meets new resume requirements Starting on September 27, 2025, federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan. USAJOBS will not allow you to upload or build resumes longer than two pages, and you will need to update the resumes in your profile before applying to a job. What is required in the resume? Resumes submitted for federal jobs are required to have: Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you. Relevant work experience-Job experience should include employer name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and descriptions that explain how your previous work experience relates to and helps you meet the required qualifications in the GAO job announcement to which you are applying. Education, certifications or licensures-If the job announcement requires any education, certifications or licensures, make sure you include the required information on the resume. For more information on the how to check the resume for the new 2-page requirement, please go to the Help Center or click the link : USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements OPTION FOR ADDITIONAL SELECTIONS: Based on the staffing needs, additional selections may be made through this vacancy announcement. This is not a bargaining unit position. Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid for by the GAO. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: GAO provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request accommodation, please email ReasonableAccommodations@gao.gov.The U.S. Government Accountability Office's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The U.S. Government Accountability Office's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

KeyRequirements

WithinArea

False

CommuteDistance

0

ServiceType

03

AnnouncementClosingType

01

AgencyContactEmail

aytons@gao.gov

SecurityClearance

Top Secret

DrugTestRequired

False

PositionSensitivitiy

Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

AdjudicationType

• Suitability/Fitness