Supervisory Investigative Analyst

Department of State Headquarters•Washington, DC

About The Position

This position is in the Office of Investigations (INV), whose mission is to conduct worldwide criminal, civil, and administrative investigations affecting Department programs, personnel, and resources. INV investigates alleged violations of federal laws, regulations, and policies involving Department, U.S. Agency for Global Media, and U.S. Section of the International Water and Boundary Commission programs and operations. The Supervisory Investigative Analyst leads and supervises investigative analysts and oversees complex analytical work supporting investigations. The role provides expertise on investigative information systems and data sources, manages access to analytical tools, and ensures the quality and standards compliance of analytical products. It also builds interagency relationships and provides training, guidance, and mentoring to analysts and investigative personnel. The position is at the GS-14 level. Applicants must meet the stated time-in-grade and specialized-experience requirements. There are no education requirements. The role may require occasional travel and requires obtaining and maintaining the necessary security clearance. Telework availability depends on mission requirements and supervisory determination.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship; proof of citizenship is required.
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service, including leading and supervising investigative analysts and providing technical and administrative oversight.
Experience applying advanced data analytics tools, techniques, and methodologies to large-scale, sensitive, complex analyses involving financial records, criminal intelligence, open-source information, and federal databases.
Experience managing investigative data systems and commercially licensed analytical platforms, including ensuring appropriate use and compliance and recommending system or contract enhancements.
Experience serving as a subject matter expert on investigative information sources and advising investigative personnel on search strategies, data exploitation, and analytical practices.
Experience developing and maintaining relationships with federal, state, local, and international law enforcement partners to support information sharing and joint analytical work.
Experience reviewing analytical products, data reporting, and investigative documentation for quality and compliance with applicable standards and policies.
Experience designing and delivering technical and analytical training and contributing to standardized procedures, exemplars, and resource guides.
For entry at GS-14, 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level is required.
Obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
May be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing; must pass E-Verify and complete requested federal employment suitability requirements.
Must participate in direct deposit and complete the required financial disclosure (OGE-450).
May be required to complete a probationary or trial period.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
Applicants qualifying based on education, or subject to a mandatory education requirement, must submit a college transcript; this position has no education requirement.
Occasional travel may be required.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise a team of investigative analysts, assigning work, reviewing analytical products, evaluating performance, approving leave, and providing technical and administrative guidance.
Conduct and oversee complex analyses of large, sensitive data sets, including financial records, public records, commercial databases, and federal law enforcement systems, to identify trends, patterns, and indicators of fraud, corruption, or other violations.
Serve as a subject matter expert on investigative information systems; develop search strategies and advise investigators on advanced analytical tools and data sources, including TECS, FinCEN, NCIC, and other government or commercial platforms.
Manage access to and use of investigative tools and data systems, including maintaining licenses, monitoring compliance, ensuring quality assurance of ISAT analytical outputs, and recommending system improvements or contract modifications.
Develop and maintain relationships with federal law enforcement partners, task forces, and information providers; represent ISAT in interagency working groups and support information sharing and coordinated investigations.
Review and ensure that analytical products, documentation, and procedures comply with CIGIE and INV investigative standards, OIG style guides, and quality assurance processes.
Provide technical training, guidance, and mentoring; identify training needs; and help develop and update policies, procedures, exemplars, and standard operating materials.