Position: Senior Investigator
Department: Office of Inspector General
Employment Status: Exempt/Regular/Full-Time (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 132 independent nonprofit legal aid organizations (LSC grantees). These grantees have more than 800 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. Accordingly, 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 twofold: 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 (www.oig.lsc.gov), including the 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 Senior Investigator conducts complex fraud investigations of LSC grantee programs and operations. The LSC OIG oversees a nationwide program to deter and detect illegal, improper, and prohibited activities involving LSC programs, operations, and personnel. The Senior Investigator conducts 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 Senior Investigator will also complete 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 Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Investigations (DAIGI). This Senior Investigator 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 for this position.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
General:
Technical/Specialized:
Preferred Qualifications:
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Salary Range: $122,103 to $158,737.
This position is eligible to participate in LSC’s excellent employee benefits program, including medical, dental and vision plans, 403(b) thrift plan, paid leave, and other employee benefits
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
. A cover letter and résumé must be included.2 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 LSC’s Office of Human Resources at jobapplicant@lsc.gov.
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.
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