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INSPECTOR GENERAL (TITLE 5)

Army National Guard Units

Department of the Army

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Salary

$106,437 - $138,370

per year

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading investigations into issues like fraud, waste, abuse, and whistleblower complaints within the Army National Guard, while overseeing compliance and providing expert advice to military leaders.

It requires supervising a team to handle sensitive cases and ensure organizational policies are followed.

A good fit would be someone with strong investigative experience in government or military settings, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to integrity and problem-solving.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-12 level in Inspector General programs, including planning and executing investigations in federal, military, or National Guard contexts
  • The Inspector General School (TIGS) certification (proof required with application)
  • Whistleblower Reprisal Investigations certification (proof required with application)
  • Expert knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies related to fraud, waste, abuse, and whistleblower protections (e.g., USC 1070 and DOD IG Policy)
  • Strong skills in data analysis, report writing, oral presentations, and interpersonal communication
  • Experience in supervisory personnel management, assigning work, and ensuring quality of investigations
  • Ability to interact with commanders and upper-level leadership to resolve complaints and issues

Full Job Description

This is a National Guard Title 5 Excepted Service Position.

This is a Temporary Promotion GS-1801-13 INSPECTOR GENERAL (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T63769000 and is part of the MO Chief of Joint Staff. This is a non-bargaining position.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of this position that demonstrates skill in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately; ability to clearly enunciate English without impediment of speech that would interfere or prohibit; effective two-way radio or telephone communication; write English in reports and presentation formats; communicate orally and in writing clearly and effectively; skill in interpersonal communications, empathy, and effective listening; organize thoughts, research materials, and manage case projects; and skill in comprehending and interpreting directives and laws.

GS-13 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess at least one year of experience equivalent to the GS 12 grade level that provided expert knowledge of all applicable Inspector General Program principles and practices related to federal civilian, military, and National Guard, operational, administrative and technical programs; experience planning for and executing inspector general programs and using software data systems; ability to receive and accurately resolve complaints by listening and providing assistance to the complainant in identifying the problem; ability to make oral and written reports, presentations, and prepare graphs and charts; knowledge of a broad range of management, leadership, and organizational situations that will, or has the potential to, affect the command's policies and procedures; and experience identifying potentially controversial findings, issues, or problems with widespread impacts.

Must possess The Inspector General School (TIGS) certification - proof of certification must be submitted with application.

Must possess Whistleblower Reprisal Investigations certification - proof of certification must be submitted with application. Major Duties:

  • Performs Investigation of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse, Whistle Blower Reprisal, and Restriction IAW USC 1070 and DOD IG Policy.
  • Oversees Investigations into IG misconduct or mishandling.
  • Oversees investigations of FWA or any other violation of law, regulation or policy.
  • Determines responsiveness of organizational replies and adequacy of response/corrective actions taken to issues referred to the command for investigation.
  • Deals directly with the commanders and upper-level leadership in the resolution of issues and complaints.
  • Maintains, controls, and follows up on each case until resolved and closed.
  • Inspects assigned areas to identify procedural deficiencies and compliance with regulatory procedures.
  • Manages a follow-up program for reported deficiencies through contacts within DOD/DA/SAF/NGB/State IG offices/Internal Review/AAA/ inspected agencies, commands and activities.
  • Examines and analyzes data and narrative information.
  • Conduct special and follow-up inspections, inquiries, and investigations as directed by the NGB IG or TAG.
  • Reviews pre-deployment individual and unit checklists to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
  • Assigns work, establishes priorities, and ensures technical quality of work products.
  • Provides professional, seasoned analysis and advice to the Wing IG.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/9/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/10/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: MO-12933695-AR-26-092