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Investigative Analyst
Office of the Director of National Intelligence · Posted 1 days ago
On-site McLean, VA $102K – $133K Apply by Jun 22, 2026 Miscellaneous Administration And Program ENTJESFJESTJISTJ
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The Intelligence Community Office of the Inspector General is searching for exceptional candidates to join us in fulfilling our mission to identify and prevent fraud, waste, abuse, and misconduct across the 18 elements of the Intelligence Community. We uphold the integrity of the IC and amplify its impact through independent oversight that demands accountability and drives excellence. IC OIG has four offices: Legal Counsel, Audits & Inspections, Investigations & Intake, and Strategy & Support.
What You'll Do
- →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
- ✓Must be a current permanent ODNI employee OR must be a current permanent Federal employee with supervisory approval to apply to the Joint Duty Assignment (JDA).
- ✓JDA applicants must be currently at the grade level specified in the advertisement.
- ✓No temporary promotion opportunities will be granted for this position.
- ✓The program does not apply to members of the Military service or contractors.
- ✓Joint Duty applicants may be considered for this position as a reimbursable detailee, if endorsed by the employing agency.
- ✓Joint Duty applicants must have a current TS/SCI clearance with polygraph or have the ability to obtain one.
- ✓The ODNI does not conduct polygraphs or provide security clearances for detailees.
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
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