If you’re built for high-stakes federal ER work, this role puts you in the room where the truth gets documented. You’ll run independent fact-finding on complex misconduct and harassment cases, write defensible reports, and brief leadership on next steps.
About AvantGarde, LLC
AvantGarde is a federal contractor delivering Human Capital, Technology, and Business solutions to major U.S. agencies. Since 2011, they’ve supported organizations like DOE, DOT, USDA, DOJ, and DOD with a “People First, Client Satisfaction Always” approach.
Schedule
100% remote, home-based
Part-time, ad hoc, as-needed (estimated 12–18 cases per year)
Work coordinated with an AvantGarde Project Manager and the federal client manager
U.S. citizenship required; must be able to obtain a federal security clearance (active/recent preferred)
What You’ll Do
- Conduct independent fact-finding investigations for complex, controversial, and precedent-setting workplace misconduct, conduct, and harassment cases
- Review allegations, identify interviewees, and determine what documentation is needed
- Develop interview questions and conduct interviews with relevant parties
- Collect supporting documents and draft sworn statements for signature
- Analyze statements and evidence to determine whether allegations are substantiated
- Produce written reports summarizing issues, evidence, and findings using applicable federal rules (including CFR guidance such as Part 752)
- Identify underlying personnel management weaknesses revealed during investigations
- Brief client leadership and facilitate discussions on applicable laws, rules, and next steps
What You Need
- 4+ years conducting administrative investigations and drafting fact-finding or investigation reports
- Strong understanding of federal employee relations, employment law, and regulation (discipline/adverse actions, legal precedent, and misconduct/conduct matters)
- Experience researching MSPB decisions and/or supporting disputes before third parties (attorney support or representative experience counts)
- 8–10 years providing ER counseling and guidance to federal employees and managers, including at least 5 years with a federal agency of 600+ employees
- Knowledge of negotiated agreements and past practice impacts on ER advisory work
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to brief all levels
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word and Excel)
Benefits
- Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, STD/LTD, paid leave/holidays, commuter, legal, pet, and 401(k) listed by employer)
If you’re confident writing reports that can survive scrutiny and you can handle sensitive cases without getting pulled into the drama, this is a strong contract lane.
Happy Hunting,
~Two Chicks…