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Posted: March 23, 2026 (4 days ago)

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SENIOR INVESTIGATOR

Development Finance Corporation

Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

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Location

Salary

$143,913 - $187,093

per year

Type

Closes

April 3, 2026

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading and conducting detailed investigations into fraud, misconduct, and illegal activities related to the agency's international development projects, often spanning multiple countries and involving sensitive financial matters.

A good fit would be someone with years of experience in complex investigations, strong skills in analyzing financial records, and the ability to work collaboratively in a small team while drafting clear reports.

It's ideal for seasoned investigators who can handle high-stakes cases and testify in court.

Key Requirements

  • Extensive experience investigating and supervising criminal, civil, and/or administrative cases
  • Experience leading complex investigations involving sensitive matters, prominent individuals, or international elements
  • Expert-level skills in analyzing financial statements, bank records, and testifying in court
  • Experience planning and conducting investigations in foreign countries
  • Ability to plan and coordinate investigative activities of other personnel
  • Excellent writing skills for reports and documentation
  • Strong teamwork and leadership abilities in a small office setting

Full Job Description

This position is located in the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation's Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Investigations.

The Senior Investigator provides advice for and performs investigative functions and fact finding for all types of investigations within the scope of the OIG, including criminal, civil, and administrative investigations involving DFC programs, operations, personnel, contractors, investment partners, and projects.

In order to qualify for this position, the ideal applicant will have: Extensive experience investigating and supervising criminal, civil, and/or administrative cases; Experience conducting and leading difficult and complex investigations that frequently concern highly sensitive matters, involve prominent individuals, and/or may require obtaining records, statements, and other evidence from outside the United States; Expert-level experience analyzing financial statements, bank records, and other financial records for investigations and testifying about them in court; Experience planning and conducting investigations in foreign countries; Experience planning and coordinating the investigative activities of other investigators and investigative personnel (e.g., analysts); Excellent writing skills; and The ability to work as a team member and to lead others in a small office.

NOTE: Please provide specific details in your resume as to how your work experience meets the qualifications for this position.

Please Note: Applicants may be asked to produce a writing sample during the interview stage. This announcement may be used to fill similar positions, if additional vacancies occur. Major Duties:

Investigates allegations of fraud and other illegal activity affecting DFC programs, operations, projects, and investments.

Investigates allegations of misconduct, mismanagement, waste, abuse, and whistleblower reprisal involving DFC employees, supervisors, and senior officials.

Investigative work may result in administrative actions.

Conducts complex international investigations; criminal investigation areas include - but are not limited to - financial and electronic crimes such as money laundering, identity theft, telecommunication fraud, and currency violations, fraud (i.e., deliberate deception to secure unlawful gains), bribery and gratuities, Sherman Act, and other offenses.

Performs fact-finding in connection with incoming complaints and investigations generated through other means. Serves as liaison with investigative partners from other agencies and governments.

Drafts reports, management referrals, and other investigative documentation. Please Note: This is not a Bargaining unit position.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/23/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/24/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26-OIG-AD-12917589-KS