Investigator

DHS Headquarters • Springfield, VA

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About The Position

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Personnel Security Division (PSD). The Investigator serves as an authority on investigations related to suitability determinations and personnel security clearance adjudications. The role plans and conducts investigations into the character, practices, suitability, or qualifications of people seeking or maintaining Federal employment.

The position is at the GS-13 level and is a non-bargaining-unit position. Investigations may involve applicants, contractors, and Federal employees and are conducted in accordance with Federal guidelines. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance and continued suitability for Federal employment.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen.
• For males born after December 31, 1959, be registered for Selective Service.
• Successfully pass a background investigation and pre-employment drug test.
• Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required.
• Be able to obtain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information Security Clearance and remain suitable during Federal employment.
• For GS-13, have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal government. Relevant experience includes complex administrative investigations, adjudications, or suitability determinations; detailed interviews involving sensitive personnel security or investigative information; analysis of conflicting or incomplete information and investigative leads using database systems; and preparation of comprehensive, legally defensible investigative reports.
• Current or former GS employees who meet the stated criteria must satisfy the 52-week time-in-grade requirement by the announcement closing date.
• Current or former Federal employees applying as status candidates must provide the required SF-50 documentation; applicants relying on an interchange agreement must provide proof of permanent appointment.
• Meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct administrative investigations, adjudications, and determinations for applicants, contractors, and Federal employees in accordance with Federal guidelines.
• Interview individuals involved in the personnel security process, both in-house and in the field, to elicit and accurately document necessary information.
• Follow up on investigative leads, research records, query databases, and analyze collected information to assess its validity and an individual's suitability.
• Prepare comprehensive investigative reports documenting activities associated with investigations of individuals or organizations.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family, subject to position type and benefit eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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