Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement and Compliance Specialist

As an Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement and Compliance Specialist with NASA’s Office of Inspector General, you will conduct investigations involving fraud, corruption, theft, and other violations of federal law affecting NASA programs and operations. You will gather and analyze evidence, coordinate with law enforcement partners, advise leadership, and recommend corrective actions to address fraud, waste, abuse, and misconduct.

Location:

Kennedy Space Center, FL

Vacancies: 1

Telework eligible:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.

Remote job:
No

Relocation expenses reimbursed:
No

Salary: $126,711 - $164,729 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 14

Promotion potential: 14

Work schedule:

Full-time

Travel required:

Occasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type:
Permanent

Occupations and job series:

• 1801 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series

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

Position sensitivity and risk:
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type:
Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required:
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number: NASA OIG--ST-27

Control number:

• This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• This position may require a one-year probationary period. If selected, the requirement to serve such period will be determined by Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 11. See Additional Information section.
• Current Federal employees must meet qualifications, time in grade, and 90 days after competitive appointment requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• Position subject to pre-employment background investigation or higher-level clearance. Investigation/Clearance may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.
• This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation. This position will be subject to random drug testing after the applicant is hired.

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.

To qualify for GS-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level:

• Conducting criminal investigations using specialized investigative techniques, such as surveillance, undercover operations, self-defense procedures, and responding to emergency situations involving individuals or groups.
• Collecting and analyzing investigative evidence, documenting findings, presenting investigative results to Prosecuting Attorneys, and assisting with trial or hearing preparation.
• Applying federal procurement and contracting regulations, analyzing and tracing financial transactions, examining fiscal accounts and records, and reviewing payroll records to identify potential irregularities.

Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job.

This job does not have an education qualification…