The Office of the Inspector General is one of the best places to work in the Department of Justice and is one of the premier inspector general offices in federal government. We are seeking a highly-motivated professional employee with experience in providing superior customer service in support of our mission to promote integrity, efficiency, and accountability within the Department of Justice.

Duties

If selected for this position, you will serve as an Information Technology Specialist in the Cyber Investigations Office, responsible for conducting digital forensic examinations relating to criminal and administrative investigations. The duties are as follows: Conducts computer and mobile device forensic examinations where a computer or other electronic means is used in the commission of a crime. Uses automated methods to recover evidentiary data from Microsoft, Linux, UNIX and other operating systems, to include network-based systems penetrated by unauthorized parties. Prepares comprehensive forensic examination reports for case agents, prosecutors and management officials in accordance with DOJ OIG Investigations Division policies and procedures, as well as reflective of current trends and techniques within the law enforcement and professional communities. Testifies before Grand Juries, courts of law, or administrative hearings in support of forensic examinations, opinions, or other investigative matters. This includes producing reports and illustrative materials for interpretation and conclusions. Participates in professional development including forensic associations and scientific symposiums or working groups. Participates in national or regional computer forensic associations. Maintains certifications in related forensic disciplines.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• You must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable.
• You must successfully pass and are subject to random drug screenings.
• You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• You may be subject to a probationary period.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position at the GS-13 grade level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level obtained in the public sector. (Specialized experience is paid or unpaid experience which has equipped you with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.) Examples of specialized experience include such duties as: Significant experience applying knowledge of data structures, operating systems and software applications in the examination of digital evidence. Experience conducting independent digital forensic examinations of computer operating systems, network devices, and mobile devices with little supervision or guidance. Experience administering and securing computer operating systems and/or network devices. Experience examining computers that may have been subject to common adversary tactics, techniques and attack vectors. Experience networking and backend IT infrastructure including server configuration and standing up a virtualized environment for a digital forensic laboratory preferred. Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade level (or equivalent).

Education

There are no positive education requirements for this position.

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see www.ed.gov. For foreign education, see: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Investigations Division 950 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20530 US
• Name: Felecia Butler
• Email: [email protected]