Criminal Investigator for SIU

Department: Department of Transportation

Location: Washington, District of Columbia This position is located in the Special Investigations unit of the Principal Assistant Inspector General for Investigations, Office of Inspector General, which is responsible for conducting investigations of alleged fraud, waste, and abuse within the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), its programs, and its grantees.

Key Responsibilities: If selected for this position, you will be responsible for planning, directing and conducting complex investigations of suspected fraud, waste, and abuse, and mismanagement in programs of DOT, as well as a variety of proactive investigations, including fraud prevention and detection surveys. You will determine the scope and depth of the investigation, analyze and evaluate evidence; and on the basis of findings, prepare investigative reports. Investigations require frequent travel and may occasionally require undercover and surveillance work. Investigations will typically involve violations of the Department's programs and regulations with respect to contract and grant fraud, illegal transportation of hazardous materials, aviation safety, and motor carrier safety. Results of investigations may form the basis for criminal or civil prosecution by the Department of Justice; withholding funds from a state or grantee; administrative personnel actions by DOT; or changes in practices and/or procedures by DOT. Which agency is hiring for this position? This position is with Office of Inspector General, Department of Transportation. What is the salary for this position? The posted pay range is $121785 – $187093/yr. Is this position remote or telework eligible? This position is eligible for telework. What security clearance is required? This position requires a Secret security clearance. What is the application deadline? Applications close on 2026-10-16. What is the work schedule? This is a This is a full-time position. position. Who is eligible to apply? This position is open under the 'Disability' hiring path.