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Posted: February 6, 2026 (15 days ago)

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Criminal Investigator (Program Manager)

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives

Department of Justice

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$130,987 - $170,289

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GS-14 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $104,604 - $135,987

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-13. Senior expert or supervisor.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading and managing law enforcement programs focused on explosives training and research for a federal agency that investigates crimes involving firearms, alcohol, tobacco, and explosives.

The role requires advising top officials on policies, coordinating large-scale projects, and providing expert guidance on national investigations.

It's a great fit for experienced investigators or program managers with strong leadership skills and a background in federal law enforcement who enjoy tackling complex policy and technical challenges.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 level in law enforcement or related fields
  • Experience creating and managing policies or guidance documents
  • Proven leadership in guiding workgroups, teams, or special projects
  • Strong oral and written communication skills for reports, briefings, and presentations
  • Knowledge of federal laws and investigations under ATF jurisdiction, especially explosives-related
  • Ability to conduct in-depth studies and coordinate task forces on national law enforcement issues
  • Experience reviewing and recommending improvements to major law enforcement programs

Full Job Description

This position is located in the Office of Field Operations (Programs) National Center for Explosives Training and Research (NCETR), Explosives Enforcement and Training Division (EETD), Advanced Explosives Branch, Advanced Explosives Disposal Techniques located in Huntsville, AL.

The position has two principal purposes: 1) Manage specific law enforcement programs and/or conduct special long-range and/or large-scale projects encompassing the overall mission or program of the assigned organization.

To qualify for this position at the GS-14 grade level, candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-13) by the closing date of this announcement.

Specialized experience is demonstrated experience, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position.

Experience must be in the normal line of progression or must be related to the work of the position advertised and must be reflected in resume.

Specialized experience must include all of: Create and manage policies and/or guidance; AND; Provide leadership to others such as workgroups, teams or special projects; AND; Communicate orally and in writing (i.e.

reports and briefings). Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.

See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume. Major Duties:

The major duties of the Criminal Investigator/Program Manager position include, but are not limited to, the following: Serves as an advisor to top level Bureau management such as the Assistant Director (Field Operations), Division Chiefs, field Special Agents in Charge (SAC's), on all policy issues and technical matters within his/her area of responsibility Performs complex, in-depth studies and/or directs and coordinates task forces or working groups on significant law enforcement issues which impact on functions and programs of national significance.

Provides technical assistance to Bureau managers and supervisors on major national investigations involving violations of Federal laws under ATF jurisdiction.

Reviews, evaluates, and recommends improvements to major law enforcement program and mission areas.

Provides leadership and guidance to Headquarters and field managers on the impact and implementation of new developments, trends, technology, and other matters affecting the assigned functional area, project, or program

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/6/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/7/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26-FO-IMP-12869237-ADB