Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement and Compliance Specialist

Headquarters, NASA • Kennedy Space Center, FL

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About The Position

As an Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement and Compliance Specialist with NASA's Office of Inspector General, you will conduct investigations involving fraud, corruption, theft, and other violations of federal law affecting NASA programs and operations. You will gather and analyze evidence, coordinate with law enforcement partners, advise leadership, and recommend corrective actions to address fraud, waste, abuse, and misconduct.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship, U.S. national status, or allegiance to the United States.
• For GS-14, one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level.
• Experience conducting criminal investigations using specialized investigative techniques, such as surveillance, undercover operations, self-defense procedures, and responding to emergency situations involving individuals or groups.
• Experience collecting and analyzing investigative evidence, documenting findings, presenting investigative results to prosecuting attorneys, and assisting with trial or hearing preparation.
• Experience applying federal procurement and contracting regulations, analyzing and tracing financial transactions, examining fiscal accounts and records, and reviewing payroll records to identify potential irregularities.
• Ability to provide a clear, detailed narrative in the resume explaining how the required specialized experience is met; copied experience statements may constitute plagiarism and lead to disqualification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation; position is subject to random drug testing after hiring.
• Position may require a one-year probationary period.
• Current federal employees must meet qualifications, time-in-grade, and 90-days-after-competitive-appointment requirements by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct investigations of suspected federal criminal violations affecting NASA programs and operations, including fraud, bribery, embezzlement, false claims, conflicts of interest, conspiracy, and theft.
• Contact agency personnel, businesses, and other organizations to obtain facts, statements, records, and other evidence related to investigative allegations.
• Interview complainants, witnesses, and suspects; interrogate subjects; make arrests; administer oaths for affidavits; and serve administrative and grand jury subpoenas to obtain evidence.
• Make recommendations to the Assistant Special Agent in charge regarding investigative policy and procedures for investigations conducted by or for NASA.
• Recommend corrective actions for identified problems, abuses, and deficiencies, and track management responses to investigative findings to ensure timely follow-up.
• Participate in liaison and coordination of investigative functions between the NASA OIG and other law enforcement and governmental agencies.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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