INVESTIGATIVE ANALYST

You will serve as a INVESTIGATIVE ANALYST in the Naval Criminal Investigative Service of NCIS. All Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) positions are in the excepted service. This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status. This job opportunity announcement has a first cut-off 50 applicants. Once the first 50 applicants received the announcement will automatically close. Duties Help - You will serve as a senior criminal investigative analyst to ensure timely and accurate delivery of criminal investigative data on issues directly or indirectly impacting the agency, Department of Defense (DoD), and the nation. - You will conduct comprehensive database checks using a variety of law enforcement, government, DoD, and commercial databases and document your work appropriately. - You will use statistical analysis and basic time-line analysis to view, evaluate, and draw conclusions regarding patterns of crime and publish criminal intelligence products. - You will research and analyze investigative reports, placing the facts in proper relationship, evaluating information and preparing comprehensive analytical products based on available data. - You will process and analyze large volumes of law enforcement and criminal investigative information from a wide range of sources using creative techniques for unusual problems not resolvable by routine methods. - You will identify trends and patterns to fulfill data calls, support annual assessments and assist in special topical studies in support of the NCIS mission and DON/DoD programs. - You will conduct liaison with representatives of other law enforcement agencies. Requirements Help Conditions of employment - Must be a US Citizen. - Must be determined suitable for federal employment. - Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. - New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov - You will be required to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. - You must acknowledge in writing that you are accepting an appointment in the excepted service which does not confer competitive status, prior to appointment. - 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. - Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing. - This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. Qualifications GS-13: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: *Experience leading the evaluation of information from law enforcement and commercial databases, plus social media/open source platforms, to analyze information and criminal intelligence in support of criminal investigations, operations, PSO, and mitigation of criminal,terrorism, and foreign intelligence threats. *Experience Identifying patterns in data and subtle aspects of data problems and information discrepancies. *Experience briefing senior leadership in support of criminal investigations. GS-12: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: *Experience evaluating information from law enforcement and commercial databases, plus social media/open source platforms, to analyze information and criminal intelligence in support of criminal investigations, operations, PSO, and mitigation of criminal, terrorism, and foreign intelligence threats. *Experience identifying patterns in data and subtle aspects of data problems and information discrepancies. *Experience conducting in-depth database checks to provide investigator and management with detailed criminal intelligence information. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-admin.asp. 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. Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. 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. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense 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 ICTAP does not apply to Excepted Service positions. Expand Hide additional information 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 Help 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. Review our benefits 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.