Investigator

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys · Department of Justice

📍 Columbia, South Carolina 💰 $106437 – $138370/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
Department: Department of Justice
Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Salary: $106437 – $138370/yr
Hiring Path: Fed Transition
Number of Openings: 1
Telework Eligible: Yes
Security Clearance: Other
Date Posted: 2026-09-08
Application Deadline: 2026-09-21

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Job Summary

The United States Attorney's Office for South Carolina's mission is to investigate, prosecute and deter violations of federal statutes, enforce and represent the interests of the United States in civil litigation, uphold civil, constitutional and victims' rights, and foster partnerships with other federal, state and local government agencies and community groups. This position is also being announced to all US Citizens and Nationals under 26-SC-13054099-DE .

Key Responsibilities

This Investigator conducts extraordinarily difficult and complex investigations of violations of the False Claims Act, as well as other civil enforcement actions within the jurisdiction of the United States Attorney's Office. If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for providing Investigator support in the U.S.

Attorney's Office, District of South Carolina, located in Columbia, South Carolina, focusing in the areas of civil investigations, affirmative civil enforcement. Typical work assignments will include: Serving as lead agent in teams including investigators, auditors, and legal support staff from other law enforcement agencies.

Coordinating large investigations with other federal or state agencies overseeing programs that receive federal funding to effectively prosecute civil enforcement actions.

Planning and conducting extraordinarily complex and difficult civil, criminal, and fraud cases/investigations, most often of a confidential nature, involving target organizations with complex organizational structures, ownership and financial relations, and a large number of primary and subsidiary activities.

Initiating contacts with federal, state and local officials and other organizations and individuals related to subject of investigation for the purpose of gathering facts, obtaining statements, learning sequences of events, obtaining explanations and otherwise advancing investigative objectives. Analyzing data, reports and other sources to identify possible subjects for investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $106437 – $138370/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-21.

Who is eligible to apply?

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