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Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: Office of the Inspector General
• Department: Department of Homeland Security
• Location: Alexandria, Virginia
• Salary: $121785 – $158322/yr
• Hiring Path: Fed Transition
• Number of Openings: 2
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information
• Date Posted: 2026-10-09
• Application Deadline: 2026-10-23

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Job Summary

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is an independent office whose mission is to promote excellence, integrity, and accountability throughout the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In our dynamic environment, the OIG conducts investigations, audits, evaluations, and inspections to enhance program effectiveness and efficiency and to detect and prevent waste, fraud, and mismanagement in DHS programs and operations.

Key Responsibilities

The position serves as a Criminal Investigator in the Digital Forensics and Analysis Unit (DFAU) within the Office of Investigations (INV) and is responsible for cybercrime investigations and digital forensics activities. The incumbent serves as a specialist in digital forensics, conducting complex analyses related to criminal casework and mentoring forensic specialists located in field offices.

Serves as a criminal investigator, the incumbent must apply knowledge of the investigation process and skills in fact-finding, analysis, and reporting to perform difficult and complex assignments, equipment; the adequacy of such activities as field investigations, testing operations or research conclusions, or the social, physical and economic wellbeing of individuals.

Typical assignments include: Conduct digital forensics examinations using best practices consistent with Scientific Working Group for Digital Evidence (SWGDE) and in compliance with CIGIE standards. Lead cyberinvestigations involving DHS equities. Analyze initial allegations and take appropriate investigative actions using the full range of authorities to conduct the investigation. Provide on-scene digital forensics support for complex search warrants.

Review affidavits for technical sufficiency. Testifies as an expert in digital forensics areas in court. Write and review final investigative reports and memoranda to ensure compliance with established quality assurance standards. Other duties as assigned.

Contact

Timothy.Martin@oig.dhs.gov · 202-427-5086

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Office of the Inspector General, Department of Homeland Security.

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 Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-23.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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