Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: Serves as a Digital Forensic Analyst responsible for applying the full range of analytical knowledge, skills, and abilities in the forensic identification, examination, analysis, and reporting of data for a joint military, civilian and contractor workforce.

Duties

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• Assist as part of a forensics exploitation, interrogation, and analysis team.
• Conduct techniques and procedures in order to store, maintain, handle, and secure data.
• Provide technical operational support to governmental agencies involved in forensic applications.
• Execute specialized digital forensics techniques and procedures that require the use of unique technical equipment and software.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance based on a favorable Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI).
• Required to obtain and maintain a Digital forensic certification within 24 months of employment.
• In accordance with Change 3 to AR 600-85, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program, employee must successfully pass a urinalysis screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.
• This position may require Temporary Duty (TDY) 30 days or less travel to various locations approximately 20% of the time.
• Incumbent may be subjected to the viewing of disturbing images and may be required to submit to a psychological evaluation.
• Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position.
• Must be willing to complete a polygraph.
• This position is Deployable and is expected to travel OCONUS on a regular, rotating basis and/or on short notice. A physical is REQUIRED as a condition of employment prior to EOD and as needed, thereafter.
• Immunizations are required for the deployed location.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes conducting forensics on digital media devices; utilizing investigative techniques to recover data; and maintaining integrity of submitted evidence. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

.Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience aloneno substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a Physical Security and Law Enforcement Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• Incentives such as student loan repayment, advance in hire, relocation, and recruitment MAY be authorized for qualifying selectees.

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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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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.