In this role, you will help the Department of Veterans Affairs promote accountability by investigating allegations of misconduct, retaliation, and poor performance involving senior leaders, as well as whistleblower retaliation by VA supervisors. You will conduct investigations and provide findings and recommendations for disciplinary, non-disciplinary, and corrective actions. You will work in the Investigations Division and report to division leadership.
Serve as the first line supervisor and manage the day-to-day operations of a staff of investigators in the conduct of administrative investigations and related activities. The incumbent supervises the case management and technical advice on matters referred to OAWP for investigation. The incumbent develops general investigative strategies and tactics to resolve complex investigative issues.
The incumbent will from time-to-time investigate matters related to conduct, performance, attendance, whistleblower disclosure and retaliation.
The incumbent will provide various functions for accomplishment of OAWP's primary mission, including but not limited to the following: Investigates allegations of misconduct, retaliation, or poor performance involving individuals in a senior executive position, individuals employed in a confidential, policy- making, policy-determining, or policy-advocating position in the Department, or a supervisory employee, if the allegation involves retaliation against an employee for making a whistleblower disclosure.
Receives referred disclosures from the Office of Special Counsel (OSC), Medical Inspector of the Department, the Inspector General of the Department, or such other person with investigatory authority, OAWP Triage, and conducts investigation as appropriate.
Responsible for personally conducting high priority/sensitive fact finding or investigations that require the exercise of tact, diplomacy, utilization of extensive experience, and various human resource skills as directed by the Director and provides overall guidance and technical oversight of cases.
Makes recommendations in relation to the assignment, evaluation, and approval of the Director's investigative plan encompassing all aspects of the investigative process including appropriate investigative techniques and procedures and coordinates for collaborative expertise effort. Develops, reviews, approves, coordinates and distributes detailed reports as appropriate. May be required to participate in individual and/or group interviews to gather information and data.
Performs the full range of supervisory functions for a staff of investigators to include directly supervising, developing performance plans, and rating the performance of their assigned staff. Assigns work based on priorities, difficulty of assignments, workload, and the capabilities of the employees. Provides leadership, mentorship, training, and administrative oversight.
Identifies developmental and training needs of employees, provides and/or arranges for needed developmental training. Provides, as needed, presentations, briefings, case updates, and/or reports to the Director and Senior OAWP leadership. Maintains lines of communication between field personnel and the Director.
Prepares written communication on behalf of the Director in relation to operational procedures; maintains a training program, conduct of investigative procedures and techniques. Assists in the oversight of the overall integrity of the data input into OAWP's electronic official system of records and helps ensure that the entries are accurate and timely reported.
Responsible for the development and/or editing of written reports, setting forth all facts and circumstances, with a view towards substantially affecting Investigations program planning; and organizational improvements. Advises/briefs the Director on highly complex and sensitive investigations. Communicates changes to subordinate staff. Ensures division employees readily adapt to changes and guidance is proliferated through conduct of investigations.
Responsible for maintaining and monitoring the case management system in SharePoint or similar case management systems for receipt and accountability of information regarding alleged misconduct or impropriety by senior leaders.
Coordinates cases as needed with internal staff and Administrations and external offices such as Office of Special Counsel (OSC), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Merit Systems Protection Boards (MSPB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and others as requested. Administers the proper opening and closing of administrative investigations. Ensures that sufficient information exists to warrant opening the investigative file. Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Required to work Monday through Friday with various tours available pending supervisory approval. May be subjected to change based on operational needs. Compressed/Flexible: May be authorized by supervisor. Remote: Yes Position Description/PD#: 99008A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
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robert.collett3@va.gov · 602-903-9699
This position is with Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $125776 – $197200/yr.
Yes, this position is fully remote.
Applications close on 2026-11-03.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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