Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Investigations (Cooperative Disability Investigations)

About the role

Serves as an alter ego for the Assistant Inspector General for Investigations (AIGI), sharing responsibility for carrying out the Office of Investigations' (OI) mission and providing general supervision of the Cooperative Disability Investigations (CDI) Operations. Assumes responsibility for all functions of OI CDI Operations.

Responsibilities

• Serves as an alter ego for the AIGI directing the development or modification of planning, coordination, and control of the CDI program's national operations and investigative activity, including investigations related to complex fraud schemes involving third‑party facilitators and individuals attempting to obtain disability through fraud or for the continued receipt of disability benefits fraudulently.
• Organizes and manages the CDI program to align with program needs and the Inspector General's priorities and initiatives.
• Exercises authority to examine all SSA disability programs and to initiate investigations.
• Develops plans for CDI investigations, including resource requirements; manages the full scope of CDI investigations, including program evaluation; and presents accomplishments and recommendations based on valid and meaningful reporting criteria to the Inspector General, the Commissioner of Social Security, and Congress.
• Integrates innovative measures and techniques into the CDI program's investigative approach to fraud detection and abuse prevention in SSA's disability programs, such as information technology, data analytics, automation, and inter‑component collaboration.
• Develops statements of CDI program goals containing resource requirements for use as guides for the Inspector General and the Commissioner of Social Security for budgetary hearings and congressional committees.
• Serves as an expert witness on CDI program objective requirements and accomplishments at budget hearings and before congressional committees.

Requirements

• Responsible professional experience at a senior level equivalent to GS‑15 (or comparable pay plan).
• U.S. citizenship or nationality required.
• Subject to a 1‑year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed).
• Must complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine suitability.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must certify Selective Service registration or exemption.
• May be subject to pre‑employment and random drug tests.
• Must file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE‑278e) within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter.
• May be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance; failure to do so may result in withdrawal of offer or removal.
• Position is classified in the Criminal Investigation Series (1811) and designated as a mobile work position; duties may be performed outside the assigned official worksite.
• Maximum entry age is the day before the 37th birthday for original appointment into law enforcement officer positions (5 U.S.C. 8331(20) or 5 U.S.C. 8401(17)), unless the applicant has prior Federal service in a covered primary law enforcement position.
• Covered by special retirement provisions for Federal Law Enforcement Officers (FLEO): mandatory retirement at age 57 upon completing 20 years of law enforcement service; if 20 years not attained by age 57, mandatory retirement upon completion of 20 years of service.

Qualifications

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

Physical requirements

• Moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking, standing, use of firearms, and exposure to inclement weather.
• Manual dexterity with free motion of finger, wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, and knee joints.
• Arms, legs, and feet sufficiently intact and functioning to perform duties satisfactorily.
• Sufficiently good vision in each eye (corrective lenses permitted) to read printed material the size of typewritten characters.
• Hearing loss not exceeding 35 decibels at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz levels.
• Emotional and mental stability; any physical condition that would cause a hazard to self or others is disqualifying.
• Tentative selectees must pass a pre‑appointment physical examination.

Application process

The application process is resume‑based. Resumes must not exceed 2 pages; longer resumes will be disqualified. The resume must demonstrate progressively responsible leadership experience indicative of senior executive level managerial capability directly related to the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) outlined below.

Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs)

• Demonstrated experience leading or supervising a criminal investigative program (office, division, or region at local, state, or federal level), including development and implementation of investigative policies, procedures, and processes to align with stakeholder priorities and achieve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Demonstrated experience leading or supervising effective investigations that comply with governing laws, regulations, quality standards, and internal policies, and that incorporate innovative measures and techniques to increase enforcement impact and deterrent effect.

Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs)

• ECQ 1 – Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.
• ECQ 2 – Driving Efficiency: Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
• ECQ 3 – Merit and Competence: Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work of exceptional quality.
• ECQ 4 – Leading People: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high‑performance, high‑accountability culture, including leading through change and holding individuals accountable.
• ECQ 5 – Achieving Results: Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Desirable Qualifications

None specified.

Note for current or former political appointees

OPM must authorize any employment offers to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non‑Career SES employees in the executive branch. Such individuals must disclose that status to the Human Resources Office within the application package.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

• Veterans' Preference: Not applicable to the Senior Executive Service.
• Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential. Selectees may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement.
• Mobile Work: Mobile employees may be required to carry out duties away from their assigned official worksite, including at locations where they have the technology and resources needed to perform effectively. Mobile work is distinct from telework and remote work and is not considered telework under the Telework Enhancement Act. When not conducting field work, attending training, or handling other work outside the office, mobile employees must generally report to an agency worksite.
• Key documents to review and retain:
  • Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights (for FBI fingerprint‑based criminal history record checks, including Rap Back)
  • FD‑258 Privacy Act Statement – FBI (used when fingerprints are submitted as part of background investigation)