Criminal Investigator; Desk Officer - Temporary Promotion

Duties

The incumbent of this position will serve as a Desk Officer and, as such, will:

• Lead and manage nationwide investigative programs, strategic initiatives, and special projects, ensuring alignment with OIG priorities, CIGIE standards, DOJ guidance, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate investigative policies, quality assurance programs, inspection activities, and operational guidance to strengthen program effectiveness, consistency, and mission performance across field offices.
• Serve as a senior headquarters advisor and technical expert on complex investigative, operational, and program management issues, providing recommendations to executive leadership and resolving sensitive, high-impact matters.
• Represent the Office of Inspector General with senior agency officials and external partners, fostering strategic relationships and coordinating initiatives with Federal, state, and local law enforcement, oversight organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Plan, direct, and conduct training, outreach, analytical studies, and program evaluations, identifying trends, improving investigative operations, and promoting continuous organizational improvement.
• Oversee executive-level reporting, external communications, and special investigative assignments, ensuring timely, accurate reporting, compliance with Federal requirements, and support for internal criminal and administrative investigations, as assigned.