Criminal Investigator

Office of Inspector General · Department of Health and Human Services

📍 Location Negotiable After Selection 💰 $125776 – $163514/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Office of Inspector General
Department: Department of Health and Human Services
Location: Location Negotiable After Selection
Salary: $125776 – $163514/yr
Hiring Path: Fed Transition
Number of Openings: Few
Telework Eligible: Yes
Security Clearance: Top Secret
Date Posted: 2026-09-17
Application Deadline: 2026-09-25

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Job Summary

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General, Office of Investigations, Investigations Branch, Temporary promotion for 2 years with 1-year extensions possible for a max of 5 years. May be terminated earlier based on management discretion. Resumes must be no more than 2-pages in length. Duty location will be at a current OIG Regional or Field Office upon selection.

The salary for this position will be adjusted based on the duty location.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to: Performing sensitive high-level investigations as the direction of OI management. Providing program and policy direction necessary to accomplish all investigative work requirements, and to ensure compliance with all legal requirements and OI policies and procedures. Identifying, planning, directing, coordinating and conducting extensive internal and external training and outreach relative to program areas and investigative activities.

Developing and assisting in the management of new initiatives and makes recommendations to the scope of OI efforts to be expended on the project. Conducting a wide range of special studies, research and analysis relative to issues of special concern to OI and prepares and presents briefings on these subjects. Representing OI at conferences, meetings, seminars, etc.

of high-level officials of the Department, other government agencies, professional organizations, Federal, State and local government where matters represented potentially affect OI programs and require authoritative representation.

Contact

rebecca.collier@oig.hhs.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Office of Inspector General, Department of Health and Human Services.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $125776 – $163514/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-25.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.