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DIG for Investigations
Office of the Inspector General · Posted 67 days ago
Hybrid Washington, DC $152K – $228K Apply by Aug 10, 2026 Criminal Investigation ESTJINTJISTJISTP Operations
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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.
What You'll Do
- →Before applying for this position, please read the entire announcement and follow the instructions in the How to Apply section.
- →More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
- →The incumbent serves as the Deputy Inspector General for Investigations (DIGI) for DHS.
- →The incumbent provides oversight and direction of OIG investigative operations and administrative support functions within INV's Eastern Region and Western Region.
- →As the Deputy Inspector General for Investigations, you will be required to perform the following major duties: Serves as the principal advisor to the Principal Deputy Inspector General and the Inspector General for investigative matters relating to the programs and operations of DHS, its components, and contractors and other Federal agencies.
- →Provides executive leadership for all investigative staff and ensures that investigative resources are focused on high impact matters involving OIG programs and operations Collaborate with DIGs and senior management in developing and implementing investigative policies, procedures, and programs.
- →Provides oversight and direction of criminal, civil, and administrative investigations pertaining to DHS programs and operations.
- →Ensures the investigation of credible allegations and designs and implements responsive investigative policies, strategies, and priorities.
- →Allocates resources to resolve complex and significant investigative issues of marked difficulty and responsibility, which are of national significance and frequently result in criminal, civil, and/or administrative sanctions.
- →Provides oversight and ensures prompt and appropriate handling of any complaints or other information concerning violations of laws, rules, or regulations or mismanagement, gross waste of funds, abuse of authority, or a substantial and specific danger to the public health and safety.
- →Provides oversight of all OIG investigative activities designed to prevent and detect fraud, waste, abuse and misconduct by employees and contractors in OIG and DHS programs and operations.
- →Promotes efficiency and economy in the programs and operations throughout OIG.
Benefits
- ★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.
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- ★Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
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Personality Fit
Job ID: 2277f8c6-1d8f-43ce-93fe-3dcbd614fdd6
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