Assistant Inspector General for Investigations

About the role

This position is a career Senior Executive Service position located in Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) and will be located in an HHS OIG office in the United States, to be determined upon selection.

What you will do

• The Assistant Inspector General for Investigations (AIGI), working under the general direction of the Deputy Inspector General for Investigations (DIGI), comprise the Office of Investigations (OI) executive leadership team through which day-to-day OI operations are carried out.
• As AIGI, you will assist the DIGI in establishing OIG's investigative priorities, evaluating the progress of investigations, and reporting to the Inspector General.
• You will provide leadership, direction, and guidance to Special Agents in Charge who carry out investigative activities in their assigned geographic area or program portfolio.
• Other duties include, but are not limited to the following: Oversee investigations of HHS program related fraud, including Medicare and Medicare fraud, and grant and contract fraud; Oversee sensitive and complex investigations into alleged misconduct by OIG and Department employees, reviews completed reports of investigations to ensure accuracy and compliance with guidelines; Ensure that all aspects of training, including policy, procurement, coordination, internal development and oversight are completed for all OI employees; Ensure the desired goals of the OI law enforcement function are achieved with respect to; firearms and their proper usage; control tactics, training and appropriate use of audio and video electronic monitoring equipment and the research and procurement of law enforcement related equipment; Coordinate special investigations; studies and analyses: with respect to OIG responsibilities and serves as liaison with other Federal, State and local agencies; Responsible for providing overall objectives, resources and policy guidelines for: information technology resources, programs to retrieve and analyze computer-based forensic evidence, programs to ensure the efficiency and economy in the OIG's Hotline program and OI's management information systems; Provide executive oversight for the budget formulation and execution for OI headquarters and field operations.
• Additionally, the AIGI monitors all hiring and personnel procedures as well as creation of new national field offices; Represent the DIGI at policymaking conferences with other Departmental officials, other Federal agencies and/or professional organizations; and Provide leadership and direction in the absence of other key leadership positions to include any responsibilities for other AIGIs within OI, as designated by the DIGI or acting DIGI.

Education

There is no education qualification requirement for this series.

How you will be evaluated

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your application package will be further reviewed to determine if you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) listed above.

ECQs and TQs must be thoroughly addressed within your two (2) page resume. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. Highly qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.

Upon selection, if not already a member of the SES serving under a career appointment, the individual selected must have his/her executive qualifications certified by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) before appointment to this position.

The selected individual's application will be forwarded to the OPM for review and certification by the QRB, unless the selectee provides evidence of their noncompetitive status (i.e., a current SES, OPM QRB certified SESCDP graduate, or SES reinstatement eligible). Upon QRB certification, the selected individual will be required to serve a one-year probationary period.

For more information regarding the SES, go to *** All information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.

False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection, and/or appropriate disciplinary action.

Please note that a complete application is required for consideration.

(Please review the "Required Documents" section of this job announcement to see what must be included in a complete application).

Documents you must provide

• A complete application includes items described below.
• Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
• Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit.
• Some documents may not apply to all applicants.
• RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages (i.e., 1 page that is double-sided or 2 pages that are one-sided each) showing all relevant experience.
• Applicants seeking initial career appointment to the Senior Executive Service (SES) must include evidence of the mandatory 5 ECQs and TQs for this position.
• PLEASE DO NOT USE USAJOBS RESUME BUILDER.
• Any information submitted in excess of two (2) pages WILL NOT be considered.
• RESPONSES TO ANNOUNCEMENT AND ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRES: Responses are automatically submitted through USA Jobs when you apply to this vacancy.
• ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation if applicable: CURRENT OR FORMER SES MEBERS: Must provide your SES appointment SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), and an SF-50 showing current career SES status or career SES reinstatement eligibility.
• Do not submit an SF-50 that is for an award.
• SES CANDIDATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (SESCDP) GRADUATES: Submit copy of your certification for verification of successful completion of an OPM-approved SESCDP and OPM SES QRB certification.
• CURRENT FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEE: Must provide a copy of your most current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting you are a current Federal Civil Service employee.
• Some jobs require additional professional certifications.
• See the job announcement for details.
• Do NOT include Personally Identifiable Information (PII) such as a Social Security Number or Date of Birth on your résumé or any other document. **IMPORTANT** We strongly encourage you to tailor your executive résumé specifically to ensure it includes relevant examples of how you possess the specialized experience, technical qualifications and the Executive Core Qualifications to enable reviewers to assess your eligibility and make qualitative distinctions among candidates for rating and ranking purposes.
• Your résumé should focus on recent experience and executive-level accomplishments; some reviewers consider experience that is over 10 years old to be stale.
• Addressing Executive Qualifications in a Résumé A well-written résumé prepared in response to a Résumé-based vacancy announcement for an SES position will show reviewers that you possess the ECQs and will describe results (rather than providing a list of duties).
• Follow the instructions in the vacancy announcement carefully when preparing your résumé and adhere to any specified page limitations.
• Applicants typically provide the following information: Full name, email addresses, telephone number; Vacancy announcement number -- HHS-OIG-ES-0511-26-13044163, Assistant Inspector General for Investigations Information about paid and nonpaid work experience related to the position including: job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, duration of employment, and salary (pay plan and grade, if applicable); Educational information, including date and type of any degree received, and professional certifications related to the position.
• Executive-level training Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments related to the position.
• For additional résumé and application tips: For information on how to build or upload a resume, as well as other resume topics, visit the USA Jobs resume help: USA Jobs Help: Resume You can also watch: USA Jobs: 5 Tips for Communicating Your Qualifications for additional information.
• APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59 PM (EASTERN TIME) ON 11/12/2026.

What to expect next

To verify the status of your application, sign in to your USAJOBS account (***), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: ***

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

You should expect to receive an update on the outcome of your application within 90 days of the closing date of this announcement or once the selection process is complete.

Additional information

Veterans' Preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service. Testing Designated Position: This is a Testing Designated Position. Incumbent must submit to and successfully pass a urinalysis drug screening prior to appointment.

The incumbent will also be subject to unannounced random drug testing for the duration of their time in this position. Security and Background Requirements: A background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.

Failure to successfully meet these requirements may be grounds for appropriate personnel action.

In addition, if hired, a background security reinvestigation or supplemental investigation may be required at a later time. Applicants are also advised that all information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation. Mobile Work Position: Employee's work consists of routine and regular travel to conduct their duties outside of their assigned official worksite.

This may include working from a location where the employee can access the necessary technology and resources to complete their job duties. Mobile work is not telework or remote work.

E-Verify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System.

Federal law requires DHS to use the E-Verify System to verify employment eligibility of all new hires, and as a condition of continued employment obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is an E-Verify Participant.

Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. Financial Disclosure: This position is subject to public financial disclosure requirements. HHS policy requires a pre-appointment review, and your initial report must be filed within 30 days of the effective date of appointment.

For more information about Financial Disclosure and OGE Form 278, you may go to the Office of Government Ethics website at *** and select Resources for Financial Disclosure Filers. Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders.

Individuals selected for SES positions may be subject to reassignment across geographic, organizational, and functional lines and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement. Political Appointment: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political appointees.

If you are currently or have been within the last five (5) years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Noncareer SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. EEO Statement: HHS is an equal opportunity employer.

Selection for this position will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or other differences.