Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Duties

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• You will recognize, develop, and present evidence to reconstruct events, sequences, time elements, relationships, responsibilities, legal liabilities, and conflicts of interest.
• You will conduct investigations in a manner meeting legal and procedural requirements.
• You will provide advice and assistance both in and out of court to Military JAG and U.S. Attorney's Office during investigations and prosecutions.
• You will utilize knowledge of criminal investigative techniques.
• You will handle evidence in accordance with the rules of criminal procedures, laws, and precedent court decisions including constitutional rights for search and seizure.
• You will have knowledge of pertinent statutes, regulations, policies, and guidelines, including the Code of Federal Regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice for criminal investigations.
• You will interview witnesses, victims, and suspects.
• You will utilize criminal investigative techniques to conduct searches and crime scene documentation.
• You will utilize additional techniques, such as protective surveys and assignments, surveillance, and undercover work.
• You will collaborate with various jurisdictions, including local, federal, and foreign areas of operation to include coordination for protective operations.
• You will provide protective support for designated personnel and other U.S. and foreign dignitaries.
• You will develop and maintain sources of information.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.

Qualifications

GL-09: Must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GL/GS-07 level or pay band in the Federal service(experience may have been gained in the private sector) that includes performing the following duties:

• Experience gathering and documenting facts from various sources and producing detailed written reports.
• Assisting in investigations of alleged or suspected violations of law.
• Experience analyzing records, data, or systems to identify discrepancies, patterns, or compliance issues.
• Experience conducting structured interviews or inquiries to gather information from people;- Consolidating gathered information to produce a detailed report that presents evidence-based findings and supports a final conclusion or recommendation for action.

GS-11: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least theGL/GS-09level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrate your ability in the following:

• Experience conducting or supporting federal criminal investigations in collaboration with federal law enforcement agencies.-Independent Project Management.
• Experience independently planning and executing multi-step projects or inquiries from start to finish.- Complex Data Synthesis.
• Experience managing and synthesizing multiple streams of information (e.g., records, interviews, open-source data) to produce a comprehensive analytical product.

GS-12: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level, demonstrating leadership and expertise in planning and conducting complex criminal investigations. This experience must include tasks such as:-

• Experience serving as the lead investigator on felony-level cases (e.g., homicide, sexual assault, major fraud, espionage).
• Experience applying advanced investigative techniques, such as court-authorized electronic surveillance.
• Experience developing cases for federal prosecution and presenting evidence to a U.S. Attorney's Office.
• Experience applying provisions from the UCMJ, U.S. Code, and international law to investigations.

GS-13: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level that demonstrates mastery of the investigative field and the ability to operate at a strategic level. This experience must include tasks such as:

• Strategic Management: Planning and managing large-scale, multi-jurisdictional, or transnational investigations.
• Policy Development: Developing or influencing agency-wide investigative policies, procedures, or doctrine.
• Expert Consultation: Providing expert technical advice to senior leadership on critical law enforcement operations.
• Advanced Intelligence Fusion: Collecting and analyzing operational and strategic intelligence from a wide range of sources, including federal, state, local, military, and foreign government partners.

Additionally, NCIS is seeking applicants with experience for the following specialized position:

CYBER INVESTIGATIONS

Technical Expertise: Background in computer technology, computer science, information technology, or cybersecurity is preferred. This includes knowledge of network security, digital forensics, and malware analysis. Familiarity with the intelligence cycle, cyber threat intelligence (CTI) frameworks, understanding of Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actor behaviors, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and the ability to map threat activity to frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK.

Problem-solving abilities: The role requires analytical skills to investigate complex cyber incidents and develop strategies to counter threats.

Communication Skills: The ability to translate highly technical findings into clear, actionable briefs for non-technical leadership, prosecutors, or grand juries.

§ 1030 Statutory Knowledge: Ability to identify and differentiate between the core violations of the Act, including unauthorized access to protected computers, obtaining national security information (§ 1030(a)(1)), accessing a computer to defraud/obtain value (§ 1030(a)(4)), and intentionally causing damage (§ 1030(a)(5)). Capability to translate technical artifacts (e.g., system logs, payload execution, brute-force attempts) into elements of proof required to establish "unauthorized access" or "exceeding authorized access" under the statute. Understanding how to calculate and document the statutory thresholds for "damage" and "loss" (including responder time, remediation costs, and business interruption) required to meet federal felony thresholds under § 1030.

Based on an individual applicants training, experience and technical qualifications, NCIS Special Agent Training Program may be waived for a modified training and assessment program through the NCIS Training Academy and the Cyber Operations Field Office.

Placement into this specialty will be based on background, specialized training, geographic field office availability, mission specific field offices, training directorate, and HQ program oversight.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

Qualifications:NCIS is seeking a diverse pool of applicants who demonstrate a strong balance of education, life experience, and commitment. Stand-out skills such as fluency in critical languages (e.g., Chinese, Russian, Arabic, Korean) or a background in STEM fields are highly desirable. Current Special Agents (1811) with documented experience, can generally be hired at their current pay level. Applicants will be evaluated for the appropriate grade level (GL-9 to GS-13) based on the scope and complexity of your specialized experience and education.The following criteria identifies preferred education and experience for best qualified ranking:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (preferably in computer technology, forensics, criminal justice, and information technology)
• Federal Investigative Experience: Possess a minimum of three (3) years of federal investigative experience. This must include service as a credentialed member of a Military Criminal Investigative Organization (MCIO) while on active duty.
• Federal Law Enforcement Officer (1811): Current employment as a federal law enforcement officer holding an 1811 job series classification, as evidenced by an official Standard Form (SF) 50.
• Successful completion of a basic criminal investigator training program at an academy accredited by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation (FLETA). Examples include, but are not limited to, the Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP), FBI Academy, DEA Academy, and the US Army CIDSAC.

GL-09: SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE:

master's or equivalent graduate degree

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2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree

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LL.B. or J.D., if related.

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COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.

GS-11: SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE:

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

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3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree

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LL.M., if related

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COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Additional information

LOCALITY PAY WILL BE CALCULATED BASED UPON GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION.

LAW ENFORCEMENT AVAILABILITY PAY (LEAP) UP TO 25% WILL BE CALCULATED BASED UPON THE FINAL RATE OF PAY (BASE AND LOCALITY PAY)

This position is covered by the Department of War Priority Placement Program.

The position advertised has been exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of War and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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