Deputy Assistant IG for Investigations

Duties

LSC receives approximately 99 percent of its funding from Federal Government appropriations. LSC is considered a designated federal entity under the Inspector General (IG) Act, as amended. LSC OIG possesses all of the authorities of the IG Act, as amended, and must meet all related statutory requirements. The LSC IG reports to the LSC Board of Directors.
LSC OIG's mission is two fold: to assist LSC management and grantees in identifying ways to promote efficiency and effectiveness; and to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse. OIG is also responsible for keeping the LSC Board of Directors and Congress fully and currently informed. The OIG primarily achieves its mission through delivering independent insights and recommendations to key stakeholders through audits, evaluations, and reviews; investigations into allegations of wrongdoing; and proactive efforts to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse. Learn more about the LSC OIG at: Home Page | OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL (lsc.gov), including OIG's new strategic plan.
This position is not considered federal employment and is based in Washington, DC, and requires periodically working from an office in Washington, DC in accordance with OIG's hybrid work model. OIG embraces the use of telework flexibilities. The successful candidate must live in the Washington, DC commuting area (a 50-mile radius from LSC headquarters).
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the AIGI in the development and execution of the Investigations Unit Plan for the investigative team and participates in other OIG-wide planning efforts.
• Plans and organizes the work of the assigned staff, allocates resources, and sets priorities to meet the goals and objectives of the office.
• Manages, plans, and carries out investigations, regulatory reviews, fraud prevention reviews, fraud awareness briefings, and other reviews and projects.
• Reviews and approves investigative plans, collection of evidence, advisories to LSC management and grantees, referrals for questioned costs, and investigative reports.
• Ensures that investigations are conducted in accordance with legal requirements, LSC OIG policies and procedures, and professional investigative standards, including compliance with the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency requirements.
• Manages day-to-day operations of investigative activities, including investigative planning and reporting and providing guidance and direction to investigative staff.
• In coordination with the AIGI, makes hiring, professional development and training, disciplinary, and termination recommendations related to the investigative staff; completes performance evaluations; apportions assignments; monitors work in progress; reviews final work products; and establishes timeframes for staff work performance. Works collaboratively with AIG for Management and Evaluation on operational and other relevant issues.
• Maintains a working knowledge of the laws and regulations relating to LSC and to OIG investigations.
• Coordinates, cooperates, and communicates with Office of Audit leaders, the OIG Counsel, and other OIG leaders on matters of mutual interest or concern. Fully embraces the concept of One OIG.
• Conducts a full range of investigations of LSC programs and operations, including developing investigative strategies, obtaining, and analyzing evidence, conducting interviews, preparing reports, and referring violations of law and regulations to appropriate authorities.
• Testifies before grand juries and at criminal, civil, and administrative proceedings.
• Identifies opportunities and proposes recommendations to improve integrity and efficiency, and compiles information for periodic summary reports to the Inspector General, the LSC Board of Directors, Congress, and others.
• Assists Investigations staff in conducting compliance investigations involving LSC grantees.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

BASIC JOB FUNCTIONS:
The Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Investigations (DAIGI) is a senior manager and supervises a nationwide oversight program to deter and detect illegal, improper, and prohibited activities involving LSC programs, operations, and personnel. The DAIGI supervises and manages the activities of a team of employees as they conduct investigations of potential criminal and regulatory violations and works closely with federal, state, and local prosecutors to seek legal remedies as warranted. The investigative team consists of investigators, investigative counsels, and an investigative analyst. The LSC OIG investigative team also conducts fraud prevention reviews and other related engagements to assist LSC management and LSC's grantees in preventing or detecting fraud within their programs. By law, LSC OIG also maintains a Hotline. The incumbent reports to and is supervised by the Assistant Inspector General for Investigations (AIGI). This DAIGI position is not a 6(c) covered law enforcement position. This position does not receive Law Enforcement Availability Pay. The LSC OIG investigative team does not possess law enforcement powers, but the LSC OIG does possess all other IG Act authorities, enabling it to carry out all duties and responsibilities under the Act, such as having access to records and subpoena authority. Up to 25 percent travel may be required for this position.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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  Cover Letter and Resume.

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  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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• How to Apply

  Please apply through LSC's online application portal at https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=7c7ecfd3-4082-4ef7-8d1d-c9d0d8597c59&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=501231&lang=en_US&source=CC2. A cover letter and résumé must be included. To have your application considered, please answer all application questions and provide all requested information. The successful candidate will be subject to a background check.
  Note: If you need reasonable accommodations in the application process, please notify OHR at jobapplicant@lsc.gov.
  The resume should include: official title for each position listed; employer name and component office for each position listed; start and end dates (month and year) for each position listed; a bulleted description of key duties and significant accomplishments for each position listed; education; and any relevant professional certifications or significant training experiences.

  Agency contact information

  Office of Human Resources

  Email

  jobapplicant@lsc.gov

  Address

  Legal Services Corporation
  3333 Water St., NW
  # 300
  Washington, DC 20007
  US

  Next steps

  Completed applications will be reviewed. Candidates selected for an interview will be notified by email.

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