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SENIOR INVESTIGATOR

Development Finance Corporation
Office of the Inspector General

Summary

This position is located in the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation's Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Investigations. The Senior Investigator provides advice for and performs investigative functions and fact finding for all types of investigations within the scope of the OIG, including criminal, civil, and administrative investigations involving DFC programs, operations, personnel, contractors, investment partners, and projects.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
03/23/2026 to 04/03/2026
Salary
$143,913 - $187,093 per year
Pay scale & grade
AD 00
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington, DC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Top Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
26-OIG-AD-12917589-KS
Control number
862101100

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Duties

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  • Investigates allegations of fraud and other illegal activity affecting DFC programs, operations, projects, and investments.
  • Investigates allegations of misconduct, mismanagement, waste, abuse, and whistleblower reprisal involving DFC employees, supervisors, and senior officials. Investigative work may result in administrative actions.
  • Conducts complex international investigations; criminal investigation areas include - but are not limited to - financial and electronic crimes such as money laundering, identity theft, telecommunication fraud, and currency violations, fraud (i.e., deliberate deception to secure unlawful gains), bribery and gratuities, Sherman Act, and other offenses.
  • Performs fact-finding in connection with incoming complaints and investigations generated through other means.
  • Serves as liaison with investigative partners from other agencies and governments.
  • Drafts reports, management referrals, and other investigative documentation.

Please Note: This is not a Bargaining unit position.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Must submit resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
  • Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation
  • Within 30 days of your start date, you will be required to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450)
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a top-secret security clearance
  • This position will require foreign travel to developing countries
  • This is a full-time position in the excepted service under the DFC Excepted Service Hiring Authority. Positions under this authority are considered at-will employment.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, the ideal applicant will have:

  • Extensive experience investigating and supervising criminal, civil, and/or administrative cases;
  • Experience conducting and leading difficult and complex investigations that frequently concern highly sensitive matters, involve prominent individuals, and/or may require obtaining records, statements, and other evidence from outside the United States;
  • Expert-level experience analyzing financial statements, bank records, and other financial records for investigations and testifying about them in court;
  • Experience planning and conducting investigations in foreign countries;
  • Experience planning and coordinating the investigative activities of other investigators and investigative personnel (e.g., analysts);
  • Excellent writing skills; and
  • The ability to work as a team member and to lead others in a small office.

NOTE: Please provide specific details in your resume as to how your work experience meets the qualifications for this position.

Please Note: Applicants may be asked to produce a writing sample during the interview stage.

This announcement may be used to fill similar positions, if additional vacancies occur.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/verify/).

Telework Suitability: The duties of this position are suitable for telework. The selectee may be allowed episodic or emergency telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criterion in the 2010 Telework Act.

Work Schedule: This position allows for a flexible work schedule.

Miscellaneous: DFC uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.

Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized for this position.

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer (TJO). Please visit https://www.dfc.gov/who-we-are/careers/fairchanceact for more information.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

A preliminary review will be made by Human Resources. Candidates will then be evaluated for this position by a screening panel composed of a diverse mix of senior executives and/or general officers selected for organizational and/or functional backgrounds relevant to this position.

Development Finance Corporation

Become part of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation! The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), established in 2019 with bipartisan support under President Trump, is America's development finance institution. DFC partners with the private sector to advance U.S. foreign policy and strengthen national security by mobilizing private capital around the world. DFC invests across strategic sectors including critical minerals, modern infrastructure, and advanced technology - fostering economic development, supporting U.S. interests, and delivering returns to American taxpayers.

Agency contact information

Kirstin Showalter
Email
kirstin.showalter@dfc.gov
Address
Office of the Inspector General
1100 New York Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20527
US

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https://www.dfc.gov/who-we-are/careers

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