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Criminal Investigator
Quick Facts
- Hiring Agency: Office of Personnel Management
- Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
- Location: District of Columbia, District of Columbia
- Salary: $121785 – $158322/yr
- Hiring Path: Fed Internal Search
- Number of Openings: 2
- Telework Eligible: Yes
- Security Clearance: Top Secret
- Date Posted: 2026-09-10
- Application Deadline: 2026-09-24
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Job Summary
As a Criminal Investigator with the US Office of Personnel Management, Office of the Inspector General, Office of Investigations, you will conduct criminal, civil, and administrative investigations involving fraud, waste, abuse, and misconduct affecting OPM programs and operations.
Key Responsibilities
Plans and conducts criminal, civil, and administrative investigations involving alleged fraud, waste, abuse, or misconduct affecting OPM programs and operations. Reviews allegations, records, medical claims, financial information, and other data to identify fraud indicators and develop investigative leads. Interviews witnesses, subject-matter experts, agency officials, program staff, and external partners to obtain information and verify facts.
Prepares investigative plans, reports, case updates, memoranda of interview, and other documents supporting investigative findings. Coordinates with prosecutors, law enforcement partners, program offices, and health benefits carriers to develop and support investigations. Conducts or supports surveillance, evidence collection, subpoena or warrant-related activities, arrests, searches, and other law enforcement actions.
Identifies agency weaknesses or concerns and communicates findings, recommendations, and investigative results to supervisors and stakeholders.
Contact
jobs@opm.gov · 202-606-9321
Frequently Asked Questions
Which agency is hiring for this position?
This position is with Office of Personnel Management, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.
What is the salary for this position?
The posted pay range is $121785 – $158322/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 2026-09-24.
How many openings are available?
There are 2 openings for this position.
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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