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Criminal Investigator (Special Agent)

Office of the Inspector General for Tax Administration · Posted 45 days ago

Hybrid Lanham, MD $85K – $158K Apply by May 26, 2026 Criminal Investigation ISTP Operations
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About the Role

The mission of the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration's (TIGTA) Office of Investigations is to protect the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from internal and external threats and corruption that could negatively impact the IRS' ability to administer the nation's tax laws. We detect and deter waste, fraud and abuse in IRS programs and operations and protect the IRS against internal misconduct and corruption as well as external attempts to corrupt or threaten its employees.

What You'll Do

  • This position is located at Office of the Inspector General for Tax Admin, Office of Investigation.
  • As a Criminal Investigator (Special Agent), you will you you will conduct investigations and proactive investigative initiatives to ensure the integrity of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) employees, contractors, and other tax professionals; ensure IRS employee infrastructure security; and protect the IRS against attempts to corrupt tax administration.
  • As a criminal investigator, you will be called upon to spearhead the largest, most complex, and most sensitive criminal and occasionally non-criminal investigations which come under the jurisdiction of the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA).
  • The following are the duties of this position at the GS-13.
  • If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.
  • Plans and coordinates all investigative matters in accordance with Federal laws and regulations as well as agency policies.
  • Interviews subjects, complainants, victims and third-party witnesses and prepares reports of complex investigations.
  • Secures evidence from other outside sources to determine nature and extent of violation.
  • Confers with and assists U.S.
  • Attorneys in preparing information and evidence for trials.
  • Testifies as a government witness before Grand Juries and in the courts in criminal cases, and at administrative hearings in non-criminal cases.

Requirements

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  • Must be U.S.
  • Citizen or U.S.
  • All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period.
  • During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated.
  • You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period.
  • Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service.
  • If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends, your appointment will be terminated.
  • You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations.
  • Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding.
  • Additional Information: We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
  • This is a non-bargaining unit position.
  • We offer opportunities for telework.
  • During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions.

Benefits

  • Our comprehensive benefits are very generous.
  • Our benefits package includes: Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards.
  • Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year.
  • Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire.
  • A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods.
  • We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums.
  • A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions.
  • Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: USAJOBS Help Center - Benefits

Personality Fit

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Job ID: c81ebe05-8304-47e7-80d1-de3b3bf58881

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