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Supervisory Investigative Review Specialist

Office of Inspector General

Department of Defense

Fresh

Location

Salary

$143,913 - $187,093

per year

Closes

April 16, 2026

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 reviews and evaluations of criminal investigations within the Department of Defense's Inspector General office, ensuring that law enforcement programs run smoothly and follow the rules.

It requires overseeing complex oversight tasks and coordinating with various agencies to handle investigations effectively.

A good fit would be someone with extensive experience in federal investigations, strong legal knowledge, and excellent skills in analysis and communication, ideally from a background in law enforcement or government oversight.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 level in researching, planning, directing, and managing criminal investigations and program evaluations
  • 52 weeks of time-in-grade at GS-13 or higher in federal service
  • Thorough knowledge of criminal, civil, administrative, contract law, and the Uniform Code of Military Justice
  • Expertise in investigative techniques, rules of evidence, and relevant laws and regulations
  • Strong skills in program analysis, methodology, problem-solving, and independent judgment
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills for preparing reports and briefing leadership
  • Experience coordinating oversight with federal, state, local, and foreign law enforcement and security agencies

Full Job Description

This position is located in the Department of War, Office of the Inspector General (DoW OIG), Deputy Inspector General for Evaluations (DIG-EVAL), Criminal Investigative Policy and Oversight (CIPO) Division.

DIG EVAL conducts evaluations of Defense Criminal Investigative Organizations (DCIO) investigative programs, Department law enforcement agencies and conducts complex oversight of general criminal Investigations.

Time in Grade: For entry at the GS-14 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-13 or equivalent or higher grade, in the Federal Service.

Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-13 or equivalent) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

Specialized experience is defined as: Extensive experience in researching, planning, directing, and managing general criminal investigations and program evaluations; coordinating oversight matters with other Federal, state, local and foreign law enforcement and security agencies.

Has thorough knowledge of criminal, civil, administrative, and contract law including the Uniform Code of Military Justice; investigative techniques; rules of evidence; laws and regulations.

Skill in program analyses and methodology, problem solving and independent judgment.

Skill in written and oral communication to prepare comprehensive, professional, accurate evaluation reports and brief evaluation report findings and recommendations to leadership.

You must meet the minimum qualification requirements as stated in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-prof.asp.

Paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual, community, student, social) is qualifying.

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience. Qualification and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Applicants who have held a non-temporary General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must meet the time-in-grade restriction.

Additional Required Documents Information Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: If you are a Military Spouse Preference applicant, you must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Spouse Preference.

Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. If determined best qualified, you will be placed at that full performance level of the position.

Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified.

You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician preference.

Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians receiving disability retirement PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified.

You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability preference.

Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Retained Grade PPP Eligible: Retained Grade PPP applicants, must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified.

You must include a completed copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Retained Grade preference.

Click here to obtain a copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Major Duties:

  • Serves a supervisory project manager, plans and executes oversight of general crimes investigations and special assignments in response to requests from the Inspector General (IG), and the Secretary of War.
  • Supervises a team of investigative review specialist responsible for planning and executing comprehensive projects on the effectiveness and efficiency of DoW-wide programs.
  • Develops data collection methodologies to identify strengths and weaknesses, analyzes, and assesses the ramifications of identified problem areas and recommends actions for correction and prevention of future similar problems.
  • Establishes and maintains liaison, consults, and coordinates with DoW senior officials, staff members of law enforcement organizations, and with DoW program managers.
  • Provides expert advice to the DIG-EVAL, OIG senior executives and staff as well as DoW leaders and managers concerning the planning, development and execution of DoW and OIG policies and programs.

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

Source: USAJOBS | ID: IG-26-12931121-EVAL-INT