INVESTIGATOR

Summary This position is located in the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation's Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Investigations. The Investigator 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. Responsibilities Conducts administrative investigations involving allegations of misconduct, ethical violations, mismanagement, and whistleblower reprisal. Conducts criminal and civil investigations involving allegations of fraud, financial crime, and other illegal activities. Plans, conducts, and manages activities and projects to support DFC OIG investigations. Drafts reports and other documents. Please Note: This is not a Bargaining unit position. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements no later than the closing date of this announcement. You may qualify at the GS-12 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your ability to 1) Investigate criminal, civil, and/or administrative cases; 2) Prepare reports for leadership; and 3) Assist with international investigations AND/OR conduct financial analysis of financial statements, bank records, and/or other financial records for investigative fact-finding. Note: Education is not substitutional at this grade level. You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your ability to 1) Conduct and lead criminal, civil, and/or administrative investigations that frequently concern highly sensitive matters, involve prominent individuals, and/or may require obtaining records, statements, and other evidence from within and/or outside the United States; 2) Analyze financial statements, bank records, and/or other financial records for investigations to detect fraud AND/OR plan and conduct investigations in foreign countries; and 3) Prepare reports for leadership on sensitive and/or controversial investigative findings. Note: Education is not substitutional at this grade level. Please Note: Applicants may be asked to produce a writing sample during the interview stage. 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. This position is being advertised concurrently with vacancy announcement 26-OIG-MP-12913516-KS using Merit Promotion (MP) procedures. If interested, refer to that announcement to determine if you meet MP requirements and can apply to that announcement. NOTE: You must apply separately to each announcement in order to be considered under both. 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 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. Stipulations of Employment: Selection may require completion of a 1-year probationary period. 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 If selection is made below the full performance level, promotion up to the full performance level may be made without further competition. However, promotion(s) will depend on the performance of the incumbent and are not guaranteed. 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 for more information. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (

Created: 2026-03-25