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INVESTIGATOR

Defense Intelligence Agency

Department of Defense

Recent

Location

Washington, District of Columbia

Salary

$120,579 - $156,755

per year

Type

Closes

January 25, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This investigator role at the Defense Intelligence Agency involves conducting investigations, analyzing information, and making recommendations to support national security missions.

It requires strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills to handle complex situations effectively.

A good fit would be someone with experience in intelligence work who thrives in team environments and prioritizes ethical standards.

Key Requirements

  • Strong communication skills to convey moderately complex information confidently and organized
  • Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and schedule work to meet deadlines effectively
  • Proactive problem-solving by anticipating obstacles and developing creative solutions for projects
  • Skilled in decision-making for complex situations, recognizing best practices to maximize benefits
  • Experience crafting recommendations for sensitive situations with strategic impact
  • Proficiency working across agencies and the Intelligence Community for investigative objectives
  • Integration of investigative analysis and policy reviews at tactical, operational, and strategic levels

Full Job Description

We are committed to: Teamwork: Partnering at all levels and across organizational boundaries for mission accomplishment.

Integrity: Adherence to the highest legal and ethical principles in our responsibilities. Excellence: Unrivaled defense intelligence expertise.

Service: Putting the welfare of the Nation and commitment to our mission before oneself. ASSESSMENT FACTORS 1.

Communicates moderately complex information, concepts or ideas in a confident and well-organized manner. 2.

Plans, organizes, prioritizes, and schedules own work activities to complete assignments in timely and effective manner. 3.

Anticipates problems and obstacles associated with moderately complex projects and proactively develop creative solutions to address them prior to implementation. 4.

Applies decision making techniques in complex situations to include anticipating and recognizing best practices and choosing options to maximize benefits to the office, directorate, or Agency. 5.

Crafts effective recommendations for highly complex or sensitive situations that incorporate strategic direction by identifying the impact of the course of action. HIGHLY DESIRED SKILLS 1.

Demonstrated proficiency working across the Agency and the Intelligence Community to accomplish investigative and operational objectives. 2.

Experienced in integrating investigative analysis/policy reviews at the tactical, operational and strategic levels to support investigative recommendations, findings and conclusions. Major Duties:

DIA employs a variety of professionals who serve throughout the workforce to ensure successful operations.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/5/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/8/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: OIG-126189-03- AEJ