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ASSISTANT IG FOR INVESTIGATIONS AND AUDIT

Department of the Navy
Office of Naval Research
Naval Research Laboratory (NRL)

Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted today · Apply by 07/27/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 27, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—This position is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework at the discretion of management.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Relocation expenses (i.e. PCS) may be authorized in accordance with applicable travel regulations.
Salary
$120,231 - $158,614 per year
Pay scale & grade
NO 4
Promotion potential
4
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
DE-13013727-26-JMM
Control number
877228800

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

Duties

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  • You will report to the IG and manage the Command Hotline, which provides command-wide support for anonymous or confidential means to report concerns of fraud, waste, abuse, or gross mismanagement.
  • You will serve as an Office of Inspector General (OIG) credentialed Investigator at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), operating under the investigative authority of the Naval Inspector General Hotline Program.
  • You will evaluate allegations of fraud, waste, and/or abuse at NRL, and at all NRL sites, as well as for programs and contracts that involve NRL funding, resources, or personnel.
  • You will conduct and lead administrative investigations into complaints that are referred from the Department of Defense and Department of Navy fraud Hotlines, as well as from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) and the NRL Hotline.
  • You will coordinate audits, surveys, and inspections performed by GAO, OMB, Naval Audit Service, and other external audit and evaluation agencies.
  • You will assist in inspections and evaluations directed by the Commanding Officer and Director of Research, to determine the scope and depth of review and adjust as necessary.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will 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.
  • This position is considered Key/Emergency-Essential. You will be required to provide immediate and continuing support to ensure the success of combat operations or the availability of combat-essential systems.
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NO-03 pay band (GS-11/12 grade level) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Expertise and knowledge in CIGIE investigations, audit & evaluation, and inspection general practices to oversee investigations and audits in a basic, exploratory, and advanced scientific and technology (S&T) environment; 2) Ability to interpret and apply regulations, policies, and procedures, (e.g., COMPGEN Decisions, SECNAV Instructions); 3) Ability to gather and analyze data in order to make sound recommendations; and 4) Skill in fact finding, analytical and problem-solving methods and techniques to evaluate information concerning the management processes.

This position has a Selective Placement factor that will be used to screen out ineligible candidates. This OIG credentialed position requires certification, including successful completion of the NAVINSGEN Team Member, Intake Specialist, Basic Investigator, Advanced Investigator, and Military Whistleblower Reprisal Protections (MWBR) courses, or equivalent investigations training courses recognized by NAVINSGEN (e.g., the Department of Defense (DoD) Joint IG School, the Air Force IG School, or the Army IG School). This position requires continuing education through annual training. This position requires demonstrated expertise and knowledge in DoD IG, Navy IG, and CIGIE investigations, audit & evaluation, and inspection general practices to oversee investigations and audits in a basic, exploratory, and advanced scientific and technology (S&T) environment. In addition, the position requires knowledge or training in the machinations of a working capital fund (WCF). Working in an S&T environment funded through WCF is more complicated due to extensive outside collaborations involving international and other United States government, academia, private industry, and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDC), as well as sponsor involvement.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1800/general-inspection-investigation-enforcement-and-compliance-series-1801/

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This announcement uses the DoD Direct Hire Authority for Mission Support to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability to successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or final job offer being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

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.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

Office of Naval Research

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Agency contact information

Kirsten Budd
Phone
771-216-7565
Fax
(202) 767-8311
Email
kirsten.m.budd.civ@us.navy.mil
Address
NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY
4555 Overlook Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20375-5324
US

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