Summary The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia's mission is to enforce the criminal laws of the United States and the District of Columbia, represent the interests of the United States in civil litigation, and respond to the public safety needs of the community by leading an effective, well-coordinated law enforcement effort that contributes to the overall goal of improving the quality of life in the District of Columbia. Responsibilities This position is also announced under Merit Staffing procedures as 26-DC-12942269-DE. The Financial Analyst investigates and prosecutes various white-collar offenses. If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for providing Financial Analyst support in the U.S. Attorney's Office, located in Washington, District of Columbia, focusing in the areas of criminal law. Typical work assignments will include: Plans and coordinates financial forensic investigation encompassing a broad array of long term, complex white collar criminal offenses including: bank fraud, mail and wire fraud; health care fraud, computer fraud; mortgage-related fraud; contract/grant fraud; conflicts of interest, securities fraud; embezzlement money laundering/money laundering networks perpetrating frauds against banks and online through cryptocurrencies; cyber-enabled frauds; accounting fraud, public corruption (both federal and local), and foreign bribery. Defines and identifies the nature of allegations being analyzed, the sources and methods for obtaining evidence and coordinates with financial organizations receiving subpoenas in obtaining all the relevant documentary evidence. Works closely with criminal investigators, paralegal specialists, litigation support specialists and others in compiling documents and physical evidence, creating detailed charts, graphs, summaries, cell phones, videotapes, and other audio-visual materials for use in court documents and proceedings, including motions and at trial. Reviews, reconstructs, analyzes and summarizes voluminous financial and non-financial documents using sophisticated fraud analytical techniques and computer forensic tools to identify sources and uses of illicit funds. Develops a financial profile of the individual or organization that includes the history of events or the restructuring of partial or inadequate records that will help in the criminal investigation. The incumbent serves as an expert in providing forensic financial analysis services related to auditing and accounting in support of corporate fraud investigations pertaining to Financial Institution Fraud investigations and/or Health Care Fraud investigations involving highly complex financial transactions for the USAO-DC. Such investigations involve highly sophisticated financial transactions and complex business operations requiring the analyst to develop and apply advanced techniques or new methodology to identify fraudulent practices and to assist Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) in white collar criminal investigations and prosecutions. This is an identical additional position description and the incumbent reports directly to the Deputy Chief/Chief of the Fraud Section. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience for the respective grade level in which you are applying: To qualify at the GS-12 level, you must possess: Specialized Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service performing (obtained in either the public or private sectors) (4) of the (5) duties listed below: Developing and directing a public affairs and strategic communications program for a multi office organization with complex, high visibility matters; Managing external communications for investigations, prosecutions, or civil actions, ensuring timing, content, and release methods comply with policy Drafting and editing press releases, statements, speeches, and talking points, including English and Spanish products for diverse audiences; Advising senior leaders on media strategy and reputational risk, including rapid response decisions for sensitive or controversial issues; Managing social media and web content programs, applying departmental guidance, tracking metrics, and improving outreach effectiveness. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here. Education Additional Information Payment of relocation expenses will not be authorized. Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the Department of Justice requires each and every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation for a clearance as a condition of placement in this Moderate Reisk position. This review includes financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (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 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 rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified or better category using established category rating criteria. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility, click here. The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible surplus and displaced 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 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 rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified or better category using established category rating criteria. Additional information about CTAP eligibility, click here. Special Hiring Authorities for Military Spouse and Family Members: FedsHireVets - OPM.gov Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments: Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.
