Forensic Systems Analyst (Senior Forensic Scientist)
DutiesWHAT IS THE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONDIVISION?A description of the business units can be found at:
Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:
Criminal Investigation, Cyber & Forensic ServicesThe following are the duties of this position at the full working level:
Develops and interprets policies and procedures governing operations throughout CI.
Specifically, the work of this position involves developing revising, and/or influencing the acceptance of interagency agreements, and developing and implementing CFS policies and procedures impacting forensic and cyber investigations conducted throughout CI.
Analyzes research results to identify trends in the field of forensics and emerging issues which may require modification of Service procedures and/or policies.
Communicates findings to colleagues and supporting customers.
(20%)Anticipates the effects of changing business requirements and new forensic techniques on CI strategic planning.
Identifies potential problems in attaining goals and recommends modifications to strategic plans or forensic systems to address these changes.
(20%)Governs, configures, and manages forensic systems, including ensuring applications currently meet business requirements, reporting, workflows, security, and scientific procedures.
Continually evaluates forensic systems and recommends changes to meet new policies, processes, reporting requirements, or legislation.
Provides expert technical advice, training, guidance, troubleshooting, and recommendations to management and lab personnel regarding forensic applications and systems.
(20%)Periodically review access and security logs from forensic systems, manage security groups, user enrollment, SLAs/O&M contracts, and disaster recovery.
Develops new and improved automation, methods, techniques, and training for other forensic examiners and design services to support mission.
(20%)Represent business unit to other departments in CI as solutions owner and forensic systems expert for one or more highly specialized commercial solutions needed for lab operations.
Lead configurations, customizations, development, and modifications for lab systems to continually ensure operational requirements are met.
Frequently works with subject-matter experts in other fields (IT, security, etc.
) to ensure new and/or modifications to systems meet the technical aspects of related fields.
(20%)Requirements Conditions of EmploymentMust be a U.
S.
Citizen or National and provide proof of U.
S.
Citizenship.
(Birth certificate showing birth in the U.
S; Unexpired U.
S.
Passport; Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization; or Report of Birth Abroad of a U.
S.
Citizen (Form FS-240))A 1-year probationary period is required.
Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
Undergo a review of prior performance/conduct and an income tax verification.
Refer to Get Your Tax Record at () to check the status of your account, balance owed, payment history, make a payment, or review answers to tax questions.
If you are not in compliance, you will be determined unsuitable for employment with IRS.
Must successfully complete a background investigation, including a FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check).
Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.
S.
These documents must be unexpiredoriginal or certified copies.
Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.
Negative drug test is required.
The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment.
In accordance with 5 U.
S.
Code 9202(c) and 5 C.
F.
R 920.
201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act.
Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Treasury by email at, email protected .
To learn more, please visit our page at:
Treasury.
gov/fairchanceact.
Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
QualificationsYou must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-14:
You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience for this position includes:
Experience in applying the laws and regulations to investigation and enforcement work and supporting systems.
The experience at this level includes developing new techniques, processes, and approaches, and requires mastery of advanced principles and concepts sufficient to develop agencywide policies, procedures, strategies, and new forensic techniques.
Experience and knowledge of criminal statutes and procedures to identify the need for new forensic systems, techniques, and methodologies, and to solve these problems using demanding technologically advanced methods and innovative approaches.
Experience with technical solutions and systems for forensic processes, management, and deployment of those solutions.
Experience with the CI mission and CI enforcement programs to develop policies and procedures related to the assigned forensic specialty.
Experience with a wide range of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques, both qualitative and quantitative, to accomplish complex projects or studies of broad scope.
Experience with oral and written communications techniques to prepare and present papers, reports, manuals, and directives, to deliver briefings, and to meet and deal with managers and employees at all levels.
ANDMEET TIME IN GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT:
You must meet applicable TIG requirements to be considered eligible.
To meet TIG for positions above the GS-05 grade level, you must have served at least one year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade (or equivalent) in the normal line of progression for the position you are applying to.
Advancement to positions up to GS-05 is permitted if the position to be filled is no more than two grades above the lowest grade held within the preceding 52 weeks.
ANDTIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT:
By the closing date (or if this is an open continuous announcement, by the cut-off date) specified in this job announcement, current civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since their latest non-temporary appointment from a competitive referral certificate, known as time after competitive appointment.
For this requirement, a competitive appointment is one where you applied to and were appointed from an announcement open to All US Citizens.
Federal experience is not required.
The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service.
One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis.
To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.
For more information on qualifications please refer toOPM's Qualifications Standards.
Education For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent.
An official transcript will be required if you are selected.
A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education.
For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.
FOREIGN EDUCATION:
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements.
You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.
S.
education program.
It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Click here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.
Additional informationWe may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
Additional jobs may be filled.
The salary range indicated in this announcement reflects the minimum locality pay up to maximum locality pay for all duty locations listed.
The range will be adjusted for selected duty location.
General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages.
This is a Non-Bargaining unit position.
Tour of Duty:
Monday - Friday, Day ShiftAlternative work schedule, staggered work hours or telework may be available.
Relocation expenses - NOTelework Eligible Positions:
Telework eligible positions do not guarantee telework.
Employees must meet and sustain IRS telework eligibility requirements (e.
g.
, reporting at least twice a pay period to your assigned Post of Duty (POD)) and supervisor's approval to participate in the IRS Telework Program.
Employees must also be within a 200-mile radius of their official assigned post-of-duty (POD) while in a telework status.
As a reminder - If you are selected for a position, you are responsible for reporting to your designated POD (location) on the negotiated start date or as directed by management.
Selections will be based on business needs, with consideration given to location preference.
Though many locations may be listed, you will be limited to a maximum of five (5) location choices.
Please consider each location carefully when applying and make your selections in priority/preference order.
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 benefitsEligibility 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.
How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application includes your resume, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents.
Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a not qualified determination.
Rating:
Your application will be evaluated on the competencies of the position to be filled per the IRS Merit Promotion Plan in the following areas:
ForensicsProblem SolvingProject/Program ManagementStrategic ThinkingTechnology AwarenessWritten CommunicationsYour application will also be rated and ranked among others, based on your responses to the online questions regarding your experience, education, training, performance appraisals and awards relevant to the duties of this position.
Your rating may be lowered, if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application.
IRS employees may obtain most recent awards listing at Referral:
You will be assigned to one of three quality groups.
Each group represents a quality level (i.
e.
, Superior/Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, Qualified).
Candidates will be considered in quality group order.
If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration.
Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements and current employees must have at least a fully successful or equivalent performance rating to receive consideration.
You may be required to participate in a selection interview (telephonic and/or in person at the discretion of the Selecting Official in accordance with hiring polices).
We will not reimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site.
If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), you must receive a score of Highly Qualified or better to be rated as well qualified to receive special selection priority.
Non-Competitive Hiring Authorities:
If you are applying under a non-competitive or special hiring authority (e.
g.
, Military Spouse), you will still be required to complete the online assessment, however the results will not be used to rate and rank your application.
Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you are minimally qualified for this job.
Recommended Skills Automation Business Requirements Coaching And Mentoring Communication Disaster Recovery Financial Institution Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:
Criminal Investigation, Cyber & Forensic ServicesThe following are the duties of this position at the full working level:
Develops and interprets policies and procedures governing operations throughout CI.
Specifically, the work of this position involves developing revising, and/or influencing the acceptance of interagency agreements, and developing and implementing CFS policies and procedures impacting forensic and cyber investigations conducted throughout CI.
Analyzes research results to identify trends in the field of forensics and emerging issues which may require modification of Service procedures and/or policies.
Communicates findings to colleagues and supporting customers.
(20%)Anticipates the effects of changing business requirements and new forensic techniques on CI strategic planning.
Identifies potential problems in attaining goals and recommends modifications to strategic plans or forensic systems to address these changes.
(20%)Governs, configures, and manages forensic systems, including ensuring applications currently meet business requirements, reporting, workflows, security, and scientific procedures.
Continually evaluates forensic systems and recommends changes to meet new policies, processes, reporting requirements, or legislation.
Provides expert technical advice, training, guidance, troubleshooting, and recommendations to management and lab personnel regarding forensic applications and systems.
(20%)Periodically review access and security logs from forensic systems, manage security groups, user enrollment, SLAs/O&M contracts, and disaster recovery.
Develops new and improved automation, methods, techniques, and training for other forensic examiners and design services to support mission.
(20%)Represent business unit to other departments in CI as solutions owner and forensic systems expert for one or more highly specialized commercial solutions needed for lab operations.
Lead configurations, customizations, development, and modifications for lab systems to continually ensure operational requirements are met.
Frequently works with subject-matter experts in other fields (IT, security, etc.
) to ensure new and/or modifications to systems meet the technical aspects of related fields.
(20%)Requirements Conditions of EmploymentMust be a U.
S.
Citizen or National and provide proof of U.
S.
Citizenship.
(Birth certificate showing birth in the U.
S; Unexpired U.
S.
Passport; Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization; or Report of Birth Abroad of a U.
S.
Citizen (Form FS-240))A 1-year probationary period is required.
Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
Undergo a review of prior performance/conduct and an income tax verification.
Refer to Get Your Tax Record at () to check the status of your account, balance owed, payment history, make a payment, or review answers to tax questions.
If you are not in compliance, you will be determined unsuitable for employment with IRS.
Must successfully complete a background investigation, including a FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check).
Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.
S.
These documents must be unexpiredoriginal or certified copies.
Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.
Negative drug test is required.
The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment.
In accordance with 5 U.
S.
Code 9202(c) and 5 C.
F.
R 920.
201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act.
Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Treasury by email at, email protected .
To learn more, please visit our page at:
Treasury.
gov/fairchanceact.
Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
QualificationsYou must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-14:
You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience for this position includes:
Experience in applying the laws and regulations to investigation and enforcement work and supporting systems.
The experience at this level includes developing new techniques, processes, and approaches, and requires mastery of advanced principles and concepts sufficient to develop agencywide policies, procedures, strategies, and new forensic techniques.
Experience and knowledge of criminal statutes and procedures to identify the need for new forensic systems, techniques, and methodologies, and to solve these problems using demanding technologically advanced methods and innovative approaches.
Experience with technical solutions and systems for forensic processes, management, and deployment of those solutions.
Experience with the CI mission and CI enforcement programs to develop policies and procedures related to the assigned forensic specialty.
Experience with a wide range of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques, both qualitative and quantitative, to accomplish complex projects or studies of broad scope.
Experience with oral and written communications techniques to prepare and present papers, reports, manuals, and directives, to deliver briefings, and to meet and deal with managers and employees at all levels.
ANDMEET TIME IN GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT:
You must meet applicable TIG requirements to be considered eligible.
To meet TIG for positions above the GS-05 grade level, you must have served at least one year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade (or equivalent) in the normal line of progression for the position you are applying to.
Advancement to positions up to GS-05 is permitted if the position to be filled is no more than two grades above the lowest grade held within the preceding 52 weeks.
ANDTIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT:
By the closing date (or if this is an open continuous announcement, by the cut-off date) specified in this job announcement, current civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since their latest non-temporary appointment from a competitive referral certificate, known as time after competitive appointment.
For this requirement, a competitive appointment is one where you applied to and were appointed from an announcement open to All US Citizens.
Federal experience is not required.
The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service.
One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis.
To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.
For more information on qualifications please refer toOPM's Qualifications Standards.
Education For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent.
An official transcript will be required if you are selected.
A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education.
For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.
FOREIGN EDUCATION:
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements.
You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.
S.
education program.
It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Click here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.
Additional informationWe may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
Additional jobs may be filled.
The salary range indicated in this announcement reflects the minimum locality pay up to maximum locality pay for all duty locations listed.
The range will be adjusted for selected duty location.
General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages.
This is a Non-Bargaining unit position.
Tour of Duty:
Monday - Friday, Day ShiftAlternative work schedule, staggered work hours or telework may be available.
Relocation expenses - NOTelework Eligible Positions:
Telework eligible positions do not guarantee telework.
Employees must meet and sustain IRS telework eligibility requirements (e.
g.
, reporting at least twice a pay period to your assigned Post of Duty (POD)) and supervisor's approval to participate in the IRS Telework Program.
Employees must also be within a 200-mile radius of their official assigned post-of-duty (POD) while in a telework status.
As a reminder - If you are selected for a position, you are responsible for reporting to your designated POD (location) on the negotiated start date or as directed by management.
Selections will be based on business needs, with consideration given to location preference.
Though many locations may be listed, you will be limited to a maximum of five (5) location choices.
Please consider each location carefully when applying and make your selections in priority/preference order.
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 benefitsEligibility 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.
How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application includes your resume, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents.
Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a not qualified determination.
Rating:
Your application will be evaluated on the competencies of the position to be filled per the IRS Merit Promotion Plan in the following areas:
ForensicsProblem SolvingProject/Program ManagementStrategic ThinkingTechnology AwarenessWritten CommunicationsYour application will also be rated and ranked among others, based on your responses to the online questions regarding your experience, education, training, performance appraisals and awards relevant to the duties of this position.
Your rating may be lowered, if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application.
IRS employees may obtain most recent awards listing at Referral:
You will be assigned to one of three quality groups.
Each group represents a quality level (i.
e.
, Superior/Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, Qualified).
Candidates will be considered in quality group order.
If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration.
Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements and current employees must have at least a fully successful or equivalent performance rating to receive consideration.
You may be required to participate in a selection interview (telephonic and/or in person at the discretion of the Selecting Official in accordance with hiring polices).
We will not reimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site.
If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), you must receive a score of Highly Qualified or better to be rated as well qualified to receive special selection priority.
Non-Competitive Hiring Authorities:
If you are applying under a non-competitive or special hiring authority (e.
g.
, Military Spouse), you will still be required to complete the online assessment, however the results will not be used to rate and rank your application.
Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you are minimally qualified for this job.
Recommended Skills Automation Business Requirements Coaching And Mentoring Communication Disaster Recovery Financial Institution Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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