Positions under this announcement are being filled using a Direct Hire Authority. This vacancy is for an IT Specialist (Digital Forensics Analyst) in the Office of INV, OIG within the DHS. This job opportunity announcement is part of the DHS is Hiring initiative and is being showcased during the DHS is Hiring: Law Enforcement & Mission Support Recruitment Event in Arlington, TX on August 22 and 23, 2023. Visit the recruitment event information page to learn more about the event and register.

Duties

Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas: Information Technology Specialist, Digital Forensics Analysis (Cybersecurity) The salary range includes the multiple pay location tables (Salary will be confirmed upon selection): El Paso, TX: (Min): $57,118 - (Max): $107,680 (RUS) Los Angeles, CA: (Min):$66,134 - (Max): $124,677 Tuscan, AZ: (Min):$100,102 - (Max): $130,131 Oakland, CA: (Min) $121,873 - (Max): $158,432 San Diego, CA: (Min) $111,609 - (Max): $145,090 Chicago, IL: (Min) $109,732 - (Max): $142,650 Detroit, MI: (Min) $108,532 - (Max): $141,089 Frisco, TX: (Min) $98,496 - (Max): $128,043 Houston, TX: (Min) $113,689 - (Max): $147,793 Seattle, WA: (Min) $109,546 - (Max): $142,408 Location Negotiable after Selection: Location will be determined after selection is made. This position is located in the Digital Forensics and Analysis Unit (DFAU), Office of Investigations (INV), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Office of Investigations is responsible for investigating and bringing to the appropriate criminal and civil justice system those individuals and organizations involved in financial, professional, civil, or criminal misconduct relating to Department of Homeland Security programs and operations. Being a Digital Forensics Analyst, you are responsible for assisting in investigations requiring computer forensics analysis, including imaging and processing digital media; locating and identifying evidence of child sexual exploitation, financial, public safety, corruption, and national security violations; validation testing of computer forensic hardware and software and participating in setting up virtualized computer system environments on stand-alone workstations. The incumbent utilizes specialized technical equipment to discover and analyze deleted or "hidden" information that may serve as useful evidence in a criminal case. Typical assignments include: Plans, coordinates and directs the forensic retrieving of digital, electronic and mobile device analysis and technical service operations. Assists as part of the INV criminal investigative team with the execution of highly complex criminal investigations requiring the use of specialized technical equipment for the purpose of discovering and analyzing available, deleted or "hidden" information that may serve as useful evidence in a criminal case. In conjunction with designated management officials, advises federal prosecutors on audit findings based on retrieved data, proceedings, discovery assistance and may provide determinations of compliance with laws and regulations enforced by INV. Inventories, examines and performs comprehensive technical analyses of computer related evidence such as magnetic media storage devices (floppy disks, hard disks, magnetic tapes, optical disks, memory cards, magnetic strip cards, etc.), GPS devices, cellular and handheld devices, and other digital, electronic and mobile devices. Works under the legal authority of court orders, search warrants and other legal processes to gain access to electronic equipment, files, records, databases, images, storage devices, etc., to prepare pertinent items of evidence for examination obtained from said legal process. May be required to testify as a witness to support evidentiary value. Subsequent to the serving of search warrants, conducting raids, etc., the incumbent may provide technical guidance to the investigative team and others as required before, during and after investigations to ensure precautions are taken to prevent data and equipment damage. Maintains liaison as it relates to forensic documentation with other federal agencies, the computer industry, etc. through participation in various meetings, training, seminars and conferences. Studies computer literature, attends trade shows, and seminars, reviews new products, etc. to keep abreast of the latest information and technology available.

Requirements

Qualifications

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-time work 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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-13: You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position include: Conducting digital forensics examinations on cell phones, computers, and other media devices. The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date 08/31/2023 of this announcement.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Office of Inspector General 245 Murray Lane SW Washington, DC 20528 US
• Name: Applicant Inquiry DHS-OIG
• Email: [email protected]