Deputy Inspector General for Investigations, OIG

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
  
  

Experience

• A minimum of twelve (15) years of professional experience in either investigations, legal, auditing, accounting, or evaluations, and ten (10) years of demonstrated experience as an executive, manager, or supervisor responsible for leading, planning, organizing teams, establishing work plans, and/or directly supervising a staff of subordinates.
  
  

Certification/Licensure

• N/A
  
  

Preferred

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) technical certification/license(s)

Medical Group:

Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

Job Summary:

The Deputy Inspector General for Investigations (DIGI) leads an independent organization responsible for investigative activities related to programs and operations of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). The incumbent provides leadership and coordination and makes recommendations to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of programs and operations, as well as detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in such programs and operations. The DIGI conducts, supervises, and coordinates investigations; and keeps the Inspector General apprised of all investigations.

Essential Functions:

• Leads the investigation team by planning, initiating, developing, and managing policies, procedures, and techniques focused on improving WMATA's operational efficiency and effectiveness while identifying and preventing fraud, waste, and abuse within WMATA programs and activities.
• Provides expert guidance and leadership to OIG management and staff on investigative matters, ensuring adherence to OIG standards, procedures, and guidelines in line with the OIG Investigative Manual and the Association of Inspector General standards.
• Oversees digital forensics, cyber investigations, and IT-related investigative functions, including policy development, digital evidence collection, forensic analysis, and complex electronic data recovery.
• Provides leadership and oversight for all criminal, administrative, and civil matters, ensuring high-quality case development, lawful evidence practices, interagency coordination, and effective supervision of investigative staff.
• Provides strategic guidance for all data analytics and investigative research efforts, ensuring the creation of high-quality products that support the overall mission of the OIG.
• Reviews and edits written products of subordinates, to ensure that findings are properly developed and documented, and that appropriate recommendations are made.
• Maintains strong relationships with WMATA management across different levels to ensure their understanding of investigative outcomes and resolve conflicts as they arise.
• Develops and maintains efficient case management systems that track investigative progress and documents administrative or criminal outcomes and activities.
• Prepares presentations that highlight investigative progress and findings for the WMATA Board of Directors and management, ensuring any reported deficiencies are recognized and addressed.
  
  

Other Functions

• Maintains and promotes awareness and accountability with safety policies and procedures while performing job functions. Promotes a positive safety culture and encourages reporting of safety concerns consistent with our Agency Safety Plan, other regulatory requirements within the Safety Management System and just culture principles.
  
  

The functions listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Evaluation Criteria

Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:

• Skills and/or behavioral assessment
• Personal interview
• Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
• Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
• Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
• Review of a current motor vehicle report
  
  

Closing

WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.

This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.