Who may apply: Current, permanent DoD Federal Civilian Employees in the competitive service, Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) eligibles, eligible Military Spouse applicants, eligible PPP applicants, current Federal VRA Employees, and eligible Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan applicants (ICTAP).
In addition to meeting the basic requirement, qualified applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-12) in the Federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-12) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. GS-13 Specialized experience is defined as: Planning and conducting criminal investigations using established investigative techniques and laws of evidence; interviewing/interrogating suspects and briefing senior management on investigation summaries; and analyzing sensitive, complex, or fragmented information to prepare written reports of investigation. Identify recommendations to senior management officials to improve efficiencies of operations and reduce likelihood of fraud or improprieties. Experience must demonstrate knowledge of applicable Federal and state laws as well as administrative, civil, and criminal proceedings sufficient to coordinate and conduct criminal investigations. Time-in-Grade: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-12 or higher grade in Federal Service. You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.
Serves as a Senior Criminal Investigator in the DFAS Internal Review Criminal Investigation Branch. Conducts criminal and administrative investigations involving egregious employee misconduct, financial crimes, and cybercrime.
Determines the scope of investigations and utilizes the expertise of subject matter experts, auditors, Office of General Counsel (OGC) attorneys or other personnel in the investigative process.
Conducts assigned investigations with extreme tact and discretion. Plans, organizes and conducts interviews of suspects, subjects, complainants and witnesses, and administers oaths.
Maintains investigative files in a professional, organized manner in order that all pertinent information will be readily available upon receipt of inquiries from senior DFAS officials, including the Director, Internal Review (IR).
Receives complaints referred from DFAS Hotline program, employees, and other individuals. Coordinates with DFAS managers and senior officials to ensure awareness of managements' responsibilities for action following investigative findings.
Serves as a resource for Junior Investigation Team members and participates in interviews, TDY's, searches, analysis and other investigative activities as needed.