Digital Investigative Analyst

Description:

The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia is distinct among United States Attorney's Offices due to the breadth and scale of its work. It acts as both the local and the federal prosecutor for the nation's capital. Locally, it handles cases ranging from misdemeanor drug possession to murders, while federally, it handles cases ranging from child pornography to gangs, financial fraud, and terrorism. The Office also represents the district in civil suits.

Requirements:

To qualify for GS-13 candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-12.

Specialized Experience:
Specialized experience is demonstrated experience, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. Experience must be in the normal line of progression or must be related to the work of the position advertised and must be reflected in resume. Examples of specialized experience include: Providing expert digital forensic service and support related to planning, collecting, examining, and processing of digital evidence for criminal investigations. Gathering evidence through the use of digital forensic techniques that will be admissible in a court of law, corporate security investigations, administrative actions or military requirements. Contributing to the development of new digital forensic techniques, methods and equipment in support of criminal investigations, corporate security investigations, administrative actions or military requirements. Developing and maintaining contacts in the forensic field, collaborating, planning, coordinating and keeping abreast of technological advances that are used to support a law enforcement mission, corporate security investigations, administrative actions or military requirements.

Special Note: Prefer applicant have certifications in digital forensic disciplines related to mobile devices, computers and storage media. Prefer applicant have extensive knowledge and experience in the following areas: Computers; storage and media; operating systems; social media warrants; forensic data recovery and extractions; forensic processes and best practices; forensic tools and software; forensic imaging; conducting examinations; preparing reports; and providing testimony.

Preferred experience in cloud-based data management systems, evidence controls, developing and presenting structured training, equipment inventory management, and customer service.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)- The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)- The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/