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Summary The National Indian Gaming Commission's primary mission is to work within the framework created by the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) for the regulation of gaming activities conducted by tribes on Indian lands to fully realize IGRA's goals: (1) promoting tribal economic development, self-sufficiency and strong tribal governments; (2) maintaining the integrity of the Indian gaming industry; and (3) ensuring that tribes are the primary beneficiaries of their gaming activities. Responsibilities The Financial Background Investigator is a remote (works from home) position working in the Finance Division under the direct supervision of the Background Investigations Manager. The investigator will conduct both financial and background investigations, of individuals and entities with a financial interest in, or management responsibility for, management contracts entered into between tribal governments and prospective management contractors. Major duties at the full performance level include but are not limited to the following: Conducts financial background investigations of complex individuals and entities with a financial interest in, or management responsibility for, management contracts. The investigation will include a financial analysis of bank accounts, tax returns, investment accounts, investment documentation corporate financial records and other pertinent documents. Conducts on-line and in person searches regarding individuals and entities, which may include criminal and investigative record checks of the FBI database, commercial searches, court records, federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. Reviews and analyzes the information obtained. Conducts in-depth and potentially contentious investigative interviews separately or in coordination with other investigators. Prepares detailed investigative reports for review by agency personnel and NIGC Chairman for use in determining the suitability of the management contract. Act as a lead investigator of major investigations, coordinating the timeline and assignments of a submission under the direction of the Background Investigations Manager. Prepares and submits activity reports, summaries of time utilization and other reports as required. Attends staff meetings as requested and provides reports to keep the Commission abreast of developments in pending investigations. Maintains complete and accurate records of all expenses incurred and submits requests for reimbursement in a timely manner. Maintains the security of all files (digital and physical) in compliance with agency policies including annual security and privacy training. Provides assistance to tribal governments, management contractors, law enforcement, gaming regulatory agencies and other interested parties regarding the IGRA, NIGC regulations policies which govern the conduct of background investigations. Perform ad-hoc projects & other duties as required. Salary Information: GG-12: $86,962 - $113,047 GG-13: $103,409 - $134,435 The posted salary is that for locations that do not fall within a specific pay locality table. Your final salary would be determined based on where you live. For more information on locality pay tables: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2024/general-schedule This is a permanent, full-time, position in the Excepted Service. Competitive Civil Service status is not acquired under this appointment. New appointees to the Federal Government must serve a two year trial period. Merit promotion procedures do not apply. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen. You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation/determination. You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit. You must submit ALL required documents and a completed questionnaire. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service system, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See http://www.sss.gov/. Qualifications To qualify for this vacancy, you must meet both the education and experience requirements. Education: A Bachelor's degree (or higher level degree) in finance, business administration, economics, accounting, or other related fields from an accredited college or university. GG-12 Experience: In addition to meeting the education requirements, to qualify for the GG-12 level, you must have at least 3 years of experience conducting background investigations, analyzing financial or economic data, or conducting other types of investigations. Proficiency with Word, Excel and other Microsoft Office applications is required. Experience working in Indian Country, or with Indian Gaming is preferred, but not required. GG-13 Experience In addition to meeting the education requirements, to qualify for the GG-13 level, you must have at least 5 years of experience conducting background investigations, analyzing financial or economic data, background searches or conducting other types of investigations. Proficiency with Word, Excel and other Microsoft Office applications is required. Experience working in Indian Country, or with Indian Gaming is preferred, but not required. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Education Education: If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide transcripts as proof of meeting the requirements. Foreign Education: Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the specific educational requirements as stated above. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 Additional Information Important Note : All National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) employees are subject to the conflict of interest restrictions imposed upon all employees of the Executive Branch of the Federal Government and may be required to file a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-Form 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency. This information will be required annually . Employees must be totally objective and impartial in the performance of their work. All potential issues (e.g.: work related interactions with friends, family members or previous employers) must be disclosed at the time of application or during the interview process. This position is in the excepted service and not subject to competitive service procedures. When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval. Effective January 1, 2010, OPM must authorize any employment offers we make to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES (political) employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position. The application contains information subject to the Privacy Act (P.L. 93-579, 5 USC 552a). The information is used to determine qualifications for employment, and is authorized under Title 5, USC, Section 3302 and 3361. A preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin work with the National Indian Gaming Commission. The preliminary background check consists of a search of Office of Personnel Management and Department of Defense background investigation files and an FBI National Criminal History Fingerprint Check; it may take up to 3 weeks to complete. If selected for this position, you will be extended a tentative offer of employment pending a satisfactory background check. Current Federal employees or other individuals with an existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check; these will be handled on a case-by-case basis in coordination with the Bureau Security Office. For additional information about the National Indian Gaming Commission, please visit: www.nigc.gov . NOTICE: This employer participates in E-Verify and will utilize your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.