Deputy Assistant IG for Investigations

Location: LSC and LSC-OIG are scheduled to move to 1825 I (Eye) Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006, starting in September 2024.

Department: Office of Inspector General

Employment Status: Regular/Full-Time/Exempt. Not a Federal Government position

ABOUT LSC AND THE LSC OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL:

The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is the country’s single largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income Americans. Created by Congress in 1974 as a nonprofit corporation, LSC currently funds 131 independent nonprofit legal aid organizations (LSC grantees). These grantees have more than 900 offices throughout the nation and overseas. LSC’s mission is to promote equal access to justice and provide grants for high-quality civil legal assistance. 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).

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.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

General:

• Outstanding leadership skills over projects and people.
• Excellent written communication skills with demonstrated ability to produce professional, well-written work products; and excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to effectively reach different audiences.
• Unimpeachable integrity and adherence to the highest standards of ethics and professionalism.
• Solid critical thinker; strong commitment to principles of diversity and inclusion; high degree of flexibility; and a capacity for self-management and attention to detail.
• Understanding of and commitment to OIG’s mission and goals, including statutory requirements of the Inspector General Act, as amended.
• Strong organizational skills, adaptable and able to plan, manage, and execute multiple and shifting priorities against tight deadlines.
• Ability to influence, motivate, challenge, and inspire confidence in others.
• Ability to develop and lead high-performing and high-morale teams; and to foster teamwork and provide excellent customer service.

Technical/Specialized:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of experience related to investigating federal violations of law; or an equivalent combination of education and related investigative experience totaling a minimum of ten (10) years are required.
• Demonstrated expertise in conducting and leading financial, programmatic, and regulatory investigations and other related reviews.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and delivering proactive fraud prevention engagements and briefings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor, Accounting, Finance, or Public Administration degree.
• Experience in conducting investigations in a grant-making agency or organization.
• Certified Public Accountant and/or Certified Fraud Examiner certifications.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Salary Range: $149,380 to $194,197.

Excellent benefits package with Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement (403(b)) and Life options.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Please apply through LSC’s online application portal at www.tinyurl.com/applytoLSC. 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.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our differences fuel excellence, and we strive to create an environment where every individual is valued and feels empowered to bring their full, authentic self to work. We are building a community rooted in openness and trust where colleagues have the resources to grow, thrive and fully contribute to achieving equal access to justice.

LSC is an equal opportunity employer.