Investigative Specialist

Job Opportunity : Investigative Analyst

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia. This announcement has an applicant limit of 75 and will close on the day that 75 applications have been received, at 11 : 59 PM. Please read the "How You'll be Evaluated" section for specific details regarding the evaluation process for this job.

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

As an Investigative Analyst, you will use your knowledge and experience to optimize business results and customer experience by :

• Conducting vetting of UAC sponsors, contracts, and / or grants, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and following relevant agency policies and protocols.
• Supporting ORR's mission to safeguard unaccompanied alien children (UAC), protect sensitive assets, and prevent vulnerabilities in sponsorship and acquisition processes.
• Assisting in the development, revision, and implementation of policies, directives, and standard operating procedures related to vetting operations.
• Identifying areas for efficiency, compliance improvement, and risk reduction, and recommends process changes for supervisory approval.
• Ensuring policies remain consistent with DHHS regulations, OIG guidance, and applicable federal statutes.
• Reviewing, cross-checking, and analyzing information from multiple data sources, including law enforcement, intelligence, and commercial databases.
• Identifying discrepancies, fraud indicators, or derogatory information, and provides actionable findings to leadership to inform operational and policy decisions.
• Applying advanced analytical methods to assess the reliability, accuracy, and completeness of information.
• Coordinating with federal, state, and municipal law enforcement agencies, intelligence community partners, and other government stakeholders to exchange vetting information.
• Serving as a subject matter expert representing the Division in interagency workgroups, policy discussions, and operational planning meetings.
• Facilitating proactive and reactive collaborations with external agencies to address areas of overlapping jurisdiction or concern.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Qualifications

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Minimum Qualifications :

You must have one year specialized experience to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service performing ALL of the following :

Documenting experience :

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth / level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM / YY to MM / YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational application questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. Experience that would not normally be part of the employee's position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee's supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment. The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the "percentage of times" the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee's official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above. Experience refers to 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; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited. OPM Qualification General Policies Website

Things You Need To Know

Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine. Incentives may be authorized; however, this is contingent upon multiple factors, including funds availability. If authorized, certain incentives may require you to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a period of up to 3 years. Note : This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid. Incentives may include the following : moving expenses, recruitment or relocation incentive; student loan repayment, superior qualifications appointment, creditable service for annual leave for prior non-federal work experience or prior uniformed military service, etc.

Bargaining Unit Position : NO

Research position : NO

Drug Screening Required : YES

Applicants selected for this position will be subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing upon hiring.

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Special Hiring Authorities for Military Spouses

People With Disabilities (Schedule A)

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