Summary For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit www.justice.gov/usao/ As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. Responsibilities This announcement is to fill multiple positions in the United States Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York Digital Forensics Unit (DFU), and the Complex Analytical Social Media Enhancement (CASE) Team. The mission of Digital Forensics Unit is to provide law enforcement with the ability to capitalize on cell phone, internet and social media data seized during investigations. Typical work assignments for Investigative Analysts assigned to the DFU include: Perform mobile device exploitation and search warrant analysis using Cellebrite, Axiom and other digital forensic tools. Capture cloud data, including web sites, social media accounts, email accounts, and other sources of online data. Prepare reports of forensic cell phone analyses. Testify in court regarding cell phone extractions and chain of custody. Serve as a direct liaison and the focal point for agency personnel engaged in cell phone extractions. The mission of the CASE Team is to provide analytical case support by reviewing complex and voluminous case data. Investigative Analysts work alongside special agents and law enforcement officers. Typical work assignments for Investigative Analysts assigned to the CASE TEAM include: Analyze call detail and email records to identify frequency, common call analysis, and time zone conversion. Analysis of social media and digital evidence of one or more targets to identify common data points, commonalities, and patterns in a unified view (i.e., timelines, power points). Map cell sites and GPS tracking data. Testify in court. Serve as a direct liaison and the focal point for agency personnel engaged in case analytical support. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To be qualified at the GS-09 level, you must meet at least ONE of the following conditions, as defined below: Specialized Experience, Education, or a combination of Education and Experience. Specialized Experience: To be qualified at the GS-09 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in federal service. Specialized experience is defined as supporting investigative, enforcement, or compliance processes by gathering, analyzing, and organizing information from various sources such as databases, witnesses, and Federal, State, and local agencies; performing investigative support tasks; collecting and disseminating criminal and/or threat information; analyzing and mining cell phone data; preparing detailed reports, and identifying relevant facts to establish preliminary findings. Education: One of the following @types of education in a related field (e.g., Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, Accounting, Homeland Security, Counter Terrorism, Political Science): a Master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education, or an LL.B or J.D. Education must be in an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position. Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. In order to qualify based on a combination, graduate education must be in excess of one full year. 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/ Education All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see www.ed.gov. OR Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to timely provide such evidence by submitting proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency with your application materials. More information may be found at www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation. Additional Information Payment of relocation expenses will not be authorized. The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; transit subsidy; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. Veterans' Preference - If you are entitled to Veterans' Preference, you must indicate the @type of preference you are claiming by checking the appropriate box in the assessment questionnaire to indicate your preference and submit the required veterans' preference documentation as specified in the, "Required Documents" section of this vacancy announcement. 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 www.sss.gov. Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Federal Agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. EEO Statement: The Department of Justice is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment for all employees and applicants. See U.S. Department of Justice Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for complete details. Diversity Statement: As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. Political Appointees (Current or Former): The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. 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 this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
