[Hiring] Supervisory Investigator @Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection

Role Description

In this role, you will help the Department of Veterans Affairs promote accountability by investigating allegations of misconduct, retaliation, and poor performance involving senior leaders, as well as whistleblower retaliation by VA supervisors. You will conduct investigations and provide findings and recommendations for disciplinary, non-disciplinary, and corrective actions. You will work in the Investigations Division and report to division leadership.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first line supervisor and manage the day-to-day operations of a staff of investigators.
• Supervise case management and provide technical advice on matters referred to OAWP for investigation.
• Develop general investigative strategies and tactics to resolve complex investigative issues.
• Investigate matters related to conduct, performance, attendance, whistleblower disclosure, and retaliation.
• Investigate allegations of misconduct, retaliation, or poor performance involving senior executive positions or supervisory employees.
• Receive referred disclosures from various authorities and conduct investigations as appropriate.
• Conduct high priority/sensitive fact-finding or investigations requiring tact and diplomacy.
• Make recommendations regarding the assignment, evaluation, and approval of the Director's investigative plan.
• Develop, review, approve, coordinate, and distribute detailed reports as appropriate.
• Participate in individual and/or group interviews to gather information and data.
• Perform full range of supervisory functions for a staff of investigators, including performance plans and ratings.
• Assign work based on priorities, difficulty of assignments, workload, and employee capabilities.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, training, and administrative oversight.
• Identify developmental and training needs of employees and arrange for needed training.
• Provide presentations, briefings, case updates, and/or reports to the Director and Senior OAWP leadership.
• Maintain communication between field personnel and the Director.
• Prepare written communication on behalf of the Director regarding operational procedures.
• Assist in oversight of the integrity of data input into OAWP's electronic official system of records.
• Develop and/or edit written reports detailing facts and circumstances affecting Investigations program planning.
• Advise/brief the Director on complex and sensitive investigations.
• Ensure division employees adapt to changes and guidance in investigations.
• Maintain and monitor the case management system for accountability of information regarding alleged misconduct.
• Coordinate cases with internal staff and external offices as needed.
• Administer the opening and closing of administrative investigations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/03/2026.
• Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants must have served 52 weeks at the GS-13 level for a GS-14 position.
• Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-13.
• Experience leading and supervising administrative investigative teams focused on high profile, complex cases.
• Track record of meeting deadlines without compromising investigative integrity.
• At least three years of supervisory experience conducting personnel actions.
• Experience coordinating investigations with investigative attorneys.
• Substantive experience driving procedural, technological, and cultural change.
• Exceptional ability to prioritize competing deadlines and utilize tracking systems.

Requirements

• Resume must include job title and employer name, number of hours worked per week, start and end dates, and list of duties and responsibilities.
• Failure to include required information may result in an ineligible rating.
• Work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required.
• Travel may be required.

Benefits

• Compressed/Flexible: May be authorized by supervisor.
• Remote: Yes.
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.
• Financial Disclosure Report: Not required.