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Supervisory Criminal Investigator (Special Agent-in-Charge)

UsdaChicago, ILMay 9th, 2026
Job TitleJob Description Directing, managing, and administering a staff of special agents, investigators, investigative analysts, and other investigation support personnel. Determining whether incoming allegations have investigative merit and recommending appropriate disposition. Analyze allegations, complaints and investigations to identify issues involved and the types of evidence needed to properly address each matter. Assisting the senior executives in implementing national and/or Area of Responsibility (AOR) investigative and administrative initiatives in support of organizational programs and operations, analyzing trends to anticipate investigative direction. Oversees projects of marked difficulty, responsibility, and sensitivity that require the exercise of tact, utilization of extensive experience, and various human resource skills. Reviews and approves investigative reports prepared by his/her investigative staff for the purpose of determining comprehensiveness, sufficiency of evidence, and relevancy of materials presented. Formulating an internal strategic plan to promote and updates the organizations strategic plans; utilizes quality management practices, principles, and processes to encourage teamwork. Exercises delegated managerial authority to develop and establish annual and multiyear long-range investigations plans/schedules for the work of the Region. Manages the coordination, formulation and execution of the regional financial plan. Involved in the development of goals and objectives and directs the development of program management data, the provision of expertise, and the preparation of policy papers/recommendations for changes in legislation, and OIG policies and standards. Provides professional leadership and administrative direction to Investigations staff. Create working relationship with federal, state, and local investigations/law enforcement officials, public and private business and organization representatives, and U.S. Attorney's office for advising and consulting.