Investigator

U.S. Agency for Global Media•Washington, DC

About The Position

This position is located in the United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM), Office of Security, Threat Management Division (TMD), and reports to the TMD Chief. The division’s mission is to deter, detect, and mitigate insider threat and counterintelligence concerns. The Investigator plans and conducts complex and discrete insider threat inquiries involving USAGM personnel working for or on behalf of the agency, and supports the division’s investigative, analytical, policy, and awareness activities. The role responds discreetly and promptly to initial reports of potential insider threats; conducts preliminary inquiries and, as appropriate, formal investigative activities; evaluates and resolves significant derogatory information; and coordinates with internal offices and external federal agencies. The Investigator manages an assigned caseload, reports findings and recommendations, and prepares concise, factual written and verbal investigative reports. The position also assesses information and intelligence for insider threat and counterintelligence indicators, conducts research and analysis, and prepares threat assessments, analytical memorandums, incident summaries, and other products to inform TMD operations and agency decisions. Additional duties include supporting policies and procedures and federal compliance, participating in relevant working groups and task forces, delivering awareness training and briefings, maintaining partner relationships, and conducting pre-travel briefings and post-travel debriefings as appropriate.

Requirements

U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
For GS-11, at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 in Federal service, including relevant intelligence development and analysis; reporting investigative results; resolving complex investigative problems; developing investigative work plans; conducting witness interviews and management briefings; preparing interview and investigation reports; gathering and analyzing data; and conducting complex investigations and valuations of assets, including public records.
For GS-12, at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 in Federal service, including reviewing relevant facts and reporting investigation results to ensure compliance with laws or regulations; assisting with witness interviews and management briefings; drafting interview reports; gathering and analyzing data; and drafting investigation reports based on interviews.
If selected, complete the SF-86 and undergo a background investigation to establish suitability for federal employment, which may include review of credit and legal history.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, who are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act must be registered.
Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
Transcripts are required at the time of application when using the stated education substitution.

Responsibilities

Plan and conduct complex and discrete insider threat inquiries involving USAGM personnel working for or on behalf of the agency.
Respond discreetly and expeditiously to potential insider threat reports by conducting preliminary inquiries.
Conduct investigative activities such as interviews, record and name checks, and other authorized research; evaluate, corroborate, and resolve significant derogatory information.
Coordinate, as directed, with the Personnel Security Division, Office of Human Resources, and appropriate external federal agencies.
Organize and manage an assigned caseload to meet investigative priorities and requirements in a timely manner.
Report preliminary inquiry findings and recommend whether to close or open a formal inquiry; report investigation results in written or verbal form.
Assess information and available intelligence for potential counterintelligence and insider threat indicators, evaluate source reliability and context, and recommend investigative or administrative action.
Research and analyze counterintelligence, insider threat, and other relevant threat information and prepare analytical products, threat assessments, memorandums, incident summaries, and other written products.
Assist in establishing, revising, or reviewing TMD policies and procedures and supporting agency compliance with federal policies and procedures related to insider threat and defensive counterintelligence.
Participate in working groups, federal task forces, and symposiums related to the TMD mission.
Support the TMD Chief’s mission execution by delivering awareness campaigns and training and maintaining liaisons and contacts with government, law enforcement, and intelligence community partners.
Conduct research in preparation for inquiries and interviews involving ideological questions and counterintelligence concerns.
Conduct counterintelligence pre-travel briefings and post-travel debriefings for USAGM personnel, as appropriate.
Develop and deliver tailored counterintelligence and insider threat awareness briefings based on emerging threats, significant events, overseas assignments, journalistic activities, operational requirements, and other relevant circumstances.
Review domestic and overseas incident reporting to identify counterintelligence and insider threat concerns, patterns, trends, and matters requiring further assessment, coordination, referral, or inquiry.