Investigator

Idaho National Laboratory needs Investigators to safeguard the laboratory's legacy of innovation by ensuring integrity of groundbreaking nuclear energy and national security research, with work directly supporting the nation's most critical scientific advancements by upholding ethical standards and protecting breakthrough discoveries. You'll investigate and address concerns raised by management, employees, customers, and partners as assigned, conduct interviews, gather evidence and supporting data, and prepare and disseminate final reports, interpret contract and regulatory requirements and recommend policy and practices while ensuring investigation programs and procedures comply with regulatory and contractual requirements. Your responsibilities include participating in advisory group meetings to determine appropriate action based on results of investigations, developing and implementing criteria for self‑assessments, conducting self‑assessments, measuring results, and taking corrective action for continued improvement, developing and maintaining investigative data analytic models, assisting with data analytics and maintenance of performance statistics, communicating unfavorable trends to management, managing caseload and completing investigations in a timely manner, counseling employees and managers regarding issues, collaborating with internal and external organizations, potentially interfacing with the Office of Inspector General and law enforcement agencies, and mentoring junior staff.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Investigate and address concerns raised by management, employees, customers, and partners as assigned.
• Conduct interviews, gather evidence and supporting data, and prepare and disseminate final reports.
• Interpret contract and regulatory requirements and recommend policy and practices. Ensure investigation programs and procedures comply with regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Participate in advisory group meetings to determine appropriate action based on the results of investigations.
• Develop and implement criteria for self‑assessments, conduct self‑assessments, measure results, and take corrective action for continued improvement. Ensure an effective risk‑based approach is in use to protect INL assets and activities.
• Develop and maintain investigative data analytic models. Assist with data analytics and maintenance of performance statistics. Communicate unfavorable trends to management and identify potential risks.
• Manage caseload and complete investigations in a timely manner. Reports are complete and of high quality.
• Counsel/coach employees and/or managers regarding issues.
• Collaborate as necessary with internal and external organizations, including Safeguards and Security, Legal, Human Resources, etc.
• May interface with the Office of Inspector General, DOE‑ID, the FBI, local, state, and county law enforcement agencies for investigative issues and concerns.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• May act as a spokesperson and consultant for investigative‑related matters to relevant Board committees and persons, including senior INL and DOE management.
• Mentor junior staff as needed.

Required:

• Level 3: Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience or Master's degree and 2 years of experience.
• Level 4: Bachelor's degree and 9 years of experience or Master's degree and 6 years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in data analytics, computer forensics, human resources, or a related field.
• Relevant experience determined with the level, including conducting investigative activities (for example, military, law enforcement, or corporate investigations).
• Depending on work location, requires appointment and credentialing by DOE‑ID.
• Obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” clearance which requires US Citizenship.
• Experience with computers and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products, specifically Word and Excel, required.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP); Certified Workplace Mediator or Certified Mediator; Investigations Certification; Advanced Course in Reid Technique of Interviewing and Interrogation; and/or Certified Analytics Professional.
• Previous experience managing a team of investigative staff is preferred. Proficient in the use of data analytics software.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, use hands to handle materials, manipulate tools, keyboard and type, reach with hands and arms, and operate job‑related equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Information:

• The pay range for this position is: Level 3 ($66,504 - $136,356) / Level 4 ($79,344 - $163,732). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• Multi‑Level: This is a multi‑level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.
• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre‑employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.