Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement and Compliance Specialist

About the role

NASA's Office of Inspector General is hiring a permanent, full-time Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement and Compliance Specialist (GS-14, 1801 series) at Kennedy Space Center, Florida. The specialist conducts investigations of fraud, corruption, theft and other violations of federal law affecting NASA programs and operations, gathers and analyzes evidence, coordinates with law enforcement partners, advises leadership and recommends corrective actions. Occasional travel may be required.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and conduct investigations of suspected federal criminal violations such as fraud, bribery, embezzlement, false claims, conflicts of interest, conspiracy and theft.
• Contact agency personnel, businesses and other organizations to obtain facts, statements, records and other evidence.
• Interview complainants, witnesses and suspects, interrogate subjects, make arrests, administer oaths for affidavits and serve administrative and grand jury subpoenas.
• Make recommendations to the Assistant Special Agent in Charge on investigative policy and procedures.
• Recommend corrective actions for identified problems and track management responses to findings.
• Liaise with and coordinate investigative functions with other law enforcement and governmental agencies.

Required profile

• U.S. citizen, national or person owing allegiance to the U.S.; the position may require a one-year probationary period.
• One year of directly related specialized experience at the GS-13 level, such as conducting criminal investigations, collecting and analyzing evidence, or applying federal procurement and contracting regulations to trace financial transactions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance, pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation, and undergo random drug testing after hire.
• Open to career-transition (CTAP/ICTAP) and veteran candidates.

Required skills

• Criminal investigation and evidence collection and analysis
• Federal procurement and contracting regulations
• Evaluation competencies: Administrative Law, Criminal Investigation, Inspection, Investigation and Compliance, Legal and Government principles, Problem Solving

Applications are made through the USAJOBS system with a resume, supporting documents and the vacancy announcement questionnaire; resumes must not exceed two pages. Pay is $126,711-$164,729 per year (GS-14).