Assistant Inspector General For Investigations

SECNAV • Washington Navy Yard, DC

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About The Position

The Assistant Inspector General for Investigations serves in the Office of the Naval Inspector General (NAVINSGEN) and directs its Investigations Division, including the DoW Hotline, Whistleblower Reprisal Investigations, and investigations involving senior officials. The position develops and executes investigative policy, strategic objectives, and long-range goals aligned with the NAVINSGEN mission, and serves as liaison to the DoW Office of Inspector General to support effective Department of the Navy implementation of hotline and military whistleblower reprisal programs.

The role leads Inspector General oversight and reform initiatives, establishing policies and procedures to improve timeliness, transparency, and due process in administrative investigations. It oversees investigative intake, merit and jurisdiction determinations, analyses, progress reports, and final products to ensure compliance with applicable standards. The incumbent manages division resources, budget formulation, organizational requirements, and the acquisition and sustainment of information management systems and related technology. The role also improves investigative processes, case-management data quality, trend analysis, records management, and Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act response actions.

This is a Senior Executive Service (SES) position. The incumbent may need to travel from the normal duty station to locations in the continental United States and overseas, including remote or isolated sites, and must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods. An interim and/or final security clearance must be obtained and maintained before entering on duty. Appointment may require successful completion of a one-year SES probationary period.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Must complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit an OGE-278e Public Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment.
• Must sign the Reassignment Rights and Obligations Agreement as a condition of appointment into the SES.
• Must complete a Declaration for Federal Employment when requested by the agency.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify Selective Service registration or exemption.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, including marijuana; the selectee is subject to random testing.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
• Must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods; travel may include CONUS and OCONUS, remote, or isolated sites.
• Must submit a resume not exceeding two pages that demonstrates the required Executive Core Qualifications (unless eligible for the stated SES qualification exemption) and Technical Qualifications.
• TQ 1: Demonstrated knowledge of DoW Standards of Conduct; the Uniform Code of Military Justice; Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts; the Inspector General Act; statutory and regulatory whistleblower protections; and DoW or government-wide rules concerning personal conduct, official travel, government resources, and whistleblower protection. Demonstrated knowledge of the IG complaint and appeal process.
• TQ 2: Demonstrated knowledge of the functions, procedures, and interrelationships of other IG elements, and the organizational structure and reporting chains within the Department of the Navy or Department of War.
• TQ 3: Demonstrated knowledge of Department of the Navy or Department of War administrative investigative policies, processes, and procedures; understanding of Naval investigative practices; ability to analyze complaints by reviewing and weighing evidence, separating fact from opinion, and reaching sound conclusions; and ability to produce logical, technically accurate written products in plain language.
• ECQ 1: Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government and commitment to uphold the Constitution, the rule of law, and service to the American people.
• ECQ 2: Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, reduce wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
• ECQ 3: Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to reliably produce work of exceptional quality.
• ECQ 4: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward organizational vision, mission, and goals; build a high-performance, high-accountability culture; lead through change; and hold individuals accountable when necessary.
• ECQ 5: Demonstrated ability to achieve individual and organizational results and align those results with goals set by superiors.
• Candidates should be committed to improving federal government efficiency, passionate about the ideals of the American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Direct the NAVINSGEN Investigations Division, including the DoW Hotline, Whistleblower Reprisal Investigations, and investigations involving senior officials.
• Develop and execute investigative policy, strategic objectives, and long-range goals aligned with the NAVINSGEN mission.
• Serve as liaison to the DoW Office of Inspector General and support effective Department of the Navy implementation of hotline and military whistleblower reprisal programs.
• Lead Inspector General oversight and reform initiatives and establish policies and procedures to improve timeliness, transparency, and due process in administrative investigations.
• Oversee investigative intake, merit and jurisdiction determinations, analyses, progress reports, and final products to ensure compliance with applicable standards.
• Manage division resources, budget formulation, organizational requirements, and acquisition and sustainment of information management systems and related technology.
• Improve investigative processes, case-management data quality, trend analysis, records management, and Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act response actions.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive range of benefits; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed