Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Investigations (Cooperative Disability Investigations)

About the role

Serves as an alter ego for the Assistant Inspector General for Investigations (AIGI), sharing responsibility for carrying out the Office of Investigations' (OI) mission and providing general supervision of the Cooperative Disability Investigations (CDI) Operations. Assumes responsibility for all functions of OI CDI Operations.

What you will do

• Serves as an alter ego for the AIGI directing the development or modification of planning, coordination, and control of the CDI program's national operations and investigative activity.
• This includes investigations related to complex fraud schemes involving third party facilitators, as well as individuals attempting to obtain disability through fraud or for the continued receipt of disability benefits fraudulently.
• Organizes and manages the CDI program to align with program needs and the Inspector General's priorities and initiatives.
• Exercises authority to examine all SSA disability programs and to initiate investigations.
• Develops plans for CDI investigations, including resource requirements; manages the full scope of CDI investigations, including program evaluation; and presents accomplishments and recommendations based on valid and meaningful reporting criteria to the Inspector General, the Commissioner of Social Security, and Congress.
• Integrates innovative measures and techniques into the CDI program's investigative approach to fraud detection and abuse prevention in SSA's disability programs.
• Such measures and techniques could relate to information technology, data analytics, or automation, and inter-component collaboration.
• Develops statements of CDI program goals containing resource requirements for use as guides for the Inspector General and the Commissioner of Social Security for budgetary hearings and congressional committees.
• Serves as an expert witness on CDI program objective requirements and accomplishments at budget hearings and before congressional committees.

Requirements

• To be considered minimally qualified for this position, candidates must have had responsible professional experience at a senior level (equivalent to the GS-15 in either the General Schedule (GS) or a comparable pay plan).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Subject to a 1-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed).
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
• Must file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
• You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
• Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Positions classified in the Criminal Investigation Series (1811) are designated as mobile work positions.
• You may be required to perform your job duties outside of your assigned official worksite.
• Age Requirement: This position is covered by the law enforcement officer retirement provisions, 5 U.S.C.
• 8412 (d), and as such is covered by a mandatory age requirement.
• There is a maximum entry age of the day before your 37th birthday for original appointment into law enforcement officer positions as defined in 5 U.S.C.
• This age restriction does not apply to those who have prior Federal service in a covered primary law enforcement position.
• This position is covered by the special retirement provisions for Federal Law Enforcement Officer (FLEO).
• Employees subject to special retirement coverage for law enforcement officers must retire at age 57 upon completing 20 years of law enforcement service.
• If these 20 years of service are not attained at age 57, mandatory retirement is required upon completion of 20 years of service.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

How you will be evaluated

Once the application process is complete, a Human Resources Specialist will conduct a review of your resume and supporting documentation. If you meet minimum qualifications, your Application Package will be further reviewed to determine if you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ) listed above.

ECQs and MTQs 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 to be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.

Reference checks are required. You will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your accomplishments and experience. Your application will be rated and ranked by an SES Rating Panel, comprised of SES members, using only the information submitted within the application package.

Applicants determined to be Highly Qualified must demonstrate sufficient possession of the ECQs and any MTQs. Highly Qualified applicants meeting those requirements will be referred to the hiring component for further consideration.

If you are the recommended selectee (and not already a former or current member of the SES serving under a career appointment, or have successfully participated in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program), you must participate in a Structured Interview assessment of your executive qualifications based on the ECQs with an OPM Qualifications Review Board (QRB).

The selected individual's application will be forwarded to OPM for an interview and certification by the QRB before appointment to this position. Upon QRB certification, the selected individual will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. For more information regarding the SES, go to ***

Documents you must provide

• A complete application includes items described below.
• Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified, and by the closing date of the announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
• Do not include personally identifiable information (PII), such as your Social Security Number or date of birth, on any attachment.
• Resume (2-page maximum) - 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.
• All applicants, competitive and noncompetitive must include evidence of the ECQs and MTQs.
• PLEASE DO NOT USE USAJOBS RESUME BUILDER.
• Vacancy Assessment Questionnaire Responses - Responses are automatically submitted through USA Jobs/Application Manager when you apply to this vacancy.
• Additional Required Documents - Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation, if applicable: CURRENT OR FORMER SES MEMBERS: 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.
• SES CANDIDATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (SESCDP) GRADUATES: Verification of successful completion of an OPM-approved SESCDP and OPM SES QRB certification.
• CURRENT FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEE: If you are a current Federal employee, you must submit a recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) to substantiate your minimum qualifications eligibility.
• The provided SF-50 must reflect your grade/step (e.g., a Within-Grade Increase or Promotion/Reassignment), tenure, and type of service.
• Providing an SF-50 that does not contain the required information (such as an award SF-50), may result in an ineligible rating.
• If you are a current or former political appointee within the last five (5) years, including Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-Career SES, please submit documentation of your appointment, including a copy of your SF-50.
• Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the announcement (11/02/2026) will result in your removal from consideration for this position.

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.

Additional information

Veterans Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES. Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders.

Individuals selected for SES positions members may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement.

Mobile Work: Mobile employees may be required to carry out duties away from their assigned official worksite, including at locations where they have the technology and other resources needed to perform their work effectively. Mobile work is distinct from telework and remote work. It is not considered telework under the Telework Enhancement Act.

When mobile employees are not conducting field work, attending training, or handling other work outside the office, they must generally report to an agency worksite. There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations.

Please read and retain these documents: Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back; FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation); and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information).

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: *** Employment Information Resources - Resource Center: *** All application materials are subject to the provisions of the Privacy Act and become property of SSA.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, please contact ***.