Investigative Analyst
What you'd do
For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. This position is also being announced to applicants eligible to apply through Merit Staffing procedures under 26-MT-12987296-MS.
Major duties
If selected for this position, you will serve as an Investigative Analyst for the United States Attorney's Office, District of Montana. Typical work assignments will include: Analyzing evidence obtained from investigators, analysts, and law enforcement officers and collects information relating to this evidence. Examining books, ledgers, payroll, cost reports, billing statements, invoices, correspondence, computer data, and other records pertaining to the transactions, events or allegations under investigations. Assisting in analysis and compilation of documents and physical evidence. Creating charts, graphs, video tapes, and other audio-visual materials for use in motions and at trial. Conducting independent research to reconstruct events, establish possible criminal associations, detect trends and develop case-specific subject profiles. Producing and disseminating investigative reports. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
What you need to qualify
GS-09: To be qualified at the GS-09 grade level, you must meet at least ONE of the following conditions, as defined below: Specialized Experience, Education, OR a combination of Education and Experience. Specialized Experience: At least ONE full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS- grade level in Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as: reviewing data to identify criminal or fraudulent activity; collecting and analyzing evidence from law enforcement to prepare investigative reports; and evaluating evidence from various sources and creating graphs, charts and videos from data to assist fraud prosecutors and agents. OR Education: You must have one of the following types of education in a related field (e.g., Criminal Justice, Law): a Master's or equivalent graduate degree; OR 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR LL.B or J.D., if related. Education at the graduate level must be in an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position. OR Combination of Education and Experience: Combination of specialized experience and education which when combined equal to 100% of the requirements. Combinations of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. In order to qualify based on a combination, graduate education must be in excess of 1 full year. GS-11: To be qualified at the GS-11 grade level, you must meet at least ONE of the following conditions, as defined below: Specialized Experience, Education, OR a combination of Education and Experience. Specialized experience: At least ONE full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as: examining and analyzing records to synthesize results and present conclusions; interpreting and evaluating evidence from various sources and creating graphs; directing and assisting other agency investigators with conducting search and seizures; and ensuring investigative reports and findings are complying with policies and regulatory guidance. OR Education: You must have one of the following types of education in a related field (e.g., Criminal Justice, Law) a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate degree; OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR LL.M., if related. Education at the graduate level must be in an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position. OR Combination of Education and Experience: Combination of specialized experience and education which when combined equal to 100% of the requirements. Combinations of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. In order to qualify based on a combination, graduate education must be in excess of 2 full years. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)- The 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 the 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 receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)-The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component 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 receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
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