$107,301 – $182,316
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This supervisory role leads financial investigation teams examining the livestock, meat, and poultry industries for anti-competitive and deceptive practices under federal law. It suits experienced auditors or accountants ready to move into a management position directing complex investigations and coordinating with legal staff.
Our summary, not Agricultural Marketing Service’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Degree in accounting, auditing, or related field with 24 semester hours in accounting
- OR 4 years accounting experience with qualifying education or professional certifications
- Current federal employees: 52 weeks time-in-grade at next lower level
- For GS-13: 1 year specialized experience at GS-12 level in financial reporting, investigative procedures, and livestock/meat/poultry industry investigations
- For GS-14: 1 year specialized experience at GS-13 level developing investigative techniques, evaluating industry compliance, and supervising investigations