Department of the Air Force

INVESTIGATION AND INQUIRIES SPECIALIST

Lakenheath, United Kingdom Full time

INVESTIGATION AND INQUIRIES SPECIALIST

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Lakenheath, United Kingdom

Salary Range: $76463 - $99404 Per Year

Job Summary: Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an extension and principal adviser to the center/wing Inspector General (IG). Implements and manages all phases of the center/wing complaints resolution and fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA) programs.

Major Duties:

  • Plans, organizes, and executes a wide range of activities for the center/wing Complaints Resolution Program (CRP) and Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) Program, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and ensuring the best interest of the Air Force and Airmen needs are met. Investigates IG complaints and FWA allegations and serves as the center/wing authority on conducting investigations and documenting the analysis, conclusions, and findings. Develops and administers a viable education and training program for the commanders and base populace on their rights and responsibilities in regard to the Air Force Complaints Resolution and Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Programs. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Assists with the execution of the Commanders Inspection Program.

Qualifications: In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions for General Inspection Investigation Enforcement and Compliance Series, 1801. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes comprehensive knowledge of the laws, regulations, Executive Orders, court decisions, UCMJ, and issues related to the IG complaints process, and Fraud, Waste, and Abuse resources. Extensive knowledge of various miliary and civilian programs, such as those concerning assignments, promotion, training, pay, and equal opportunity/treatment. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of the laws, regulations, Executive Orders, court decisions, UCMJ, and issues related to the IG complaints resolution process; investigative techniques, principles, and procedures to conduct complex investigations of allegations of fraud, waste, and abuse or other complaints of wrong-doing or inappropriate behavior on the part of federal military and civilian employees. Knowledge and fact-finding, planning, and methodologies in conducting interviews, inspections, and investigations to analyze the nature of the complaint and specific issues to be addressed. Knowledge of the center/wing mission, roles, functions, organizational structure, and operations of DoD, AF, or other entities that govern, interface with, and/or influence the complaints resolution process. Skill in applying tact and diplomacy during difficult circumstances to advise and inform complainants or high-level offices on complicated, sensitive, and occasionally controversial issues. Skill in assessing program needs to accomplish goals and objectives, evaluate program status, and recommend, and/or implement solutions for improvements. Ability to plan, organize, and direct functions of a small staff and multiple stakeholders. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

How to Apply: The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/07/2026 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12950155 To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp. Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here. For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume. 2. A complete Application Questionnaire 3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name. 4. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-07