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Inspections Investigations and Intelligence Oversight Specialist

Defense Threat Reduction Agency

Fort Belvoir, VAFull-time$144–187K/yrPosted today

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At a glance

Compensation
$144–187K/yr
Location
Fort Belvoir, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Inspections Investigations and Intelligence Oversight Specialist supports Defense Threat Reduction Agency mission areas through inspection planning, investigations, audits, and staff assistance. The role manages inspection and Staff Assistance Visit programs, develops inspection policies and strategies, and analyzes organizational risks and controls. It also reviews intelligence oversight matters and inspection reports, conducts studies, and provides recommendations to agency management.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Inspection PlanningInvestigationsIntelligence OversightProgram AuditingPolicy AnalysisProblem SolvingInformation GatheringReasoningWritingClient Service

Qualifications

One Year Specialized Experience

Full job description

Summary

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

Duties

As a Inspections Investigations and Intelligence Oversight Specialist at the GS-1801-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Incumbent is responsible for conducting long-range planning and analysis, on-site inspections of systemic, focused, and directed topics, recommendation follow-up, personnel assistance, and miscellaneous staff actions which support all the DTRA mission areas. Plans and manages the Agency Inspection and Staff Assistance Visit (SAV) Programs. Develops and implements significant new program strategies; analyzes key policy questions in the inspection arena and makes significant decisions affecting the management process. Drafts policy for the conduct of inspections and audits within the Agency. Leads and conducts program audits of DTRA programs, functions, and operations. Conducts studies to achieve the most effective and economical organizational structure to perform assigned mission; and ensures that adequate internal control systems are developed and remain operative to effectively measure and report on organizational risk so that government resources are efficiently managed. Competencies: Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Information Gathering: Collect and process information concerning actual or potential situations and conditions to assist in investigative, compliance, enforcement, and inspection activities. Reasoning - Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions. Writing - Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience. Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the13 grade level in the Federal service: Conducting investigations, inspections, or assessments with the ability to exercise tact, initiative, ingenuity, resourcefulness, and judgment in collecting and analyzing facts, evidence, and other pertinent data to provide conclusions in a formal report Conducting intelligence inspections and investigations, providing direction to agency intelligence program managers with respect to compliance and oversight during execution of intelligence mission areas Reviewing and analyzing inspection, investigation, and inquiry reports to ensure technical accuracy and sufficiency, compliance with established policies, total quality, readability, and develop new approaches based on identified weaknesses Conducting preliminary analysis of matters presented to the IG for resolution to include: analyzing the veracity of the concern, researching applicable standards, articulating results either verbally or in writing, developing program goals and requirements, and balancing workload of multiple cases Researching, interpreting, analyzing, collecting, and abstracting information to determine an appropriate courses of action, offering management various recommendations or options for consideration. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. How You Will Be Evaluated

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13099487.To review the status of an application through USAJOBS: 1. Log into your USAJOBS account 2. Click Application Status within your profile to expand your application 3. Locate the job announcement and click the more information link under the Status column for this position. You will be routed to Application Manager. The Details tab displays by default. The Details tab displays comprehensive information about the selected Application Package including: assessment(s) and the status, supporting documents and their status, correspondence sent to you by the hiring agency, and your application processing status. To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf . Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144. You are highly encouraged to submit your application package and complete your assessment questionnaire on-line. Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at:https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d Other Information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: Special Hiring Authority for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/) The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy. For more information, please visit https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d Re-employed Annuitant: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENT: This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You will be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position. Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).

How this job compares

Set against the 710 open Investigator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$144–187K/yr
  • Virginia median$80–122K/yr22 salary ranges
  • US median$70–103K/yr408 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $166K, is 64% above the Virginia median midpoint ($101K) — in the top quarter of Investigator salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 35 open Investigator jobs in Virginia and 710 across the US. 6% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Investigator postings that state a minimum ask for (median 3 years, across 496 postings).
Education
185 of the 710 open Investigator jobs (26%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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