Investigator

Investigator

Department: Department of Health and Human Services

Location(s): Boston, Massachusetts

Salary Range: $141041 - $183353 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General, Office of Investigations. Term Appointment for two years, with a one-year extension, up to 3 years total.

Major Duties:

• Duties for Investigator GS-1810-14 include but not limited to: Technical expert and advisor to Special Agents and Assistant Special Agents in Charge and OIG senior officials on matters related to oversight of programs connected to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services and Medicaid Fraud Control Units. Serves as a mentor to new management officials and senior agents by providing coaching support to newly selected junior and senior managers within OI. Utilizes previous investigative experience to provide insight and guidance to mentees. The incumbent assists in the obtaining, coordinating, and dissemination of information relative to the conduct of administrative investigations relating to fraud, waste, and abuse with HHS Programs. Representing the Special Agent in Charge and other senior OIG officials at conferences and meetings to give presentations on behalf of OI and participates in professional problem solving of highly complex investigations. Responsible for advising and making recommendations to senior OIG/OI staff regarding issues in litigation and implementation of administrative sanctions. Initiates discussions and/or meetings with key internal and external stakeholders to clarify or resolve concerns. Develops training materials and guidelines, make presentations at meetings and conferences for nationwide investigative staff and other agencies; perform community liaison functions as directed.

Qualifications: You must meet the requirements of the job by 11:59 (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date: 12/09/2025 Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements, including education, and any selective placement factors described below within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Education used as part of an application package will only be considered if complete transcripts are submitted and must be from an accredited institution as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. To see if your institution is accredited, please follow this link: Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs. For the GS-14 applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate: Experience (1) Leading investigative initiatives and special projects that have a major impact within an organization (2) Mentoring others on conducting and reporting on investigations; and 3) Providing briefings and verbal reports on program areas or operations to senior officials. 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; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume should include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week. Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.

How to Apply: 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 assessment questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process. A complete application package for this vacancy must be received on-line via the USA Staffing web site by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/09/2025 to receive consideration. Mailed/emailed applications will not be accepted. Note: For information on how to edit your application, visit: USA Jobs Help: Updating your submitted application This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.

Application Deadline: 2025-12-09