Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR), Investigative Operations Directorate (IOD), Threat Mitigation and Analysis Division (TMAD). There is one vacancy in Del Rio, Texas and one vacancy in Washington, DC.

Duties

The Investigative Analyst is responsible for conducting independent complex research and analysis on a wide range of information for the purpose of identifying and investigating criminal and serious non-criminal/administrative misconduct by agency employees, their associates, and criminal groups seeking to compromise CBP systems, processes, and procedures. This position starts at a salary of $82,830.00 (GS-12, Step 1) to $128,043.00 (GS-13, Step 10) with promotion potential to $128,043.00 (GS-13 Step 10). Salary: Salary listed reflects the rest of U.S. scale and, if applicable, will be adjusted to meet the locality pay or cost of living expenses of the duty location upon selection. Typical work responsibilities include: Preparing complex written analytical and research reports and investigative narratives regarding ongoing OPR investigations and initiatives Utilizing sophisticated analytical software, graphics and other automated applications to report potential breaches of integrity and criminal activity Using their expertise in the field of investigative analysis to conceive of, identify, collect resources for, and execute proactive programs to identify targets for investigation.

Requirements

Qualifications

Experience: You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: - Researching, analyzing, and evaluating of information to assist investigators in ongoing administrative misconduct and/or criminal investigations - Querying multiple law enforcement databases, applicable public records, or open-source information. - Producing written and oral products identifying analytical methodologies and models for responding to allegations of unethical practices; - Creating and disseminating intelligence products, reports, financial analysis, travel patterns, and network associations. - Explaining research and analysis results and recommend ways to respond to breaches in integrity or misconduct to stakeholders and/or leadership. - Preparing case briefings of investigations utilizing Power Point, Microsoft tools, etc. You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: - Preparing reports of analysis, investigation, and other investigative products that convey the analytical findings and providing recommendations on mitigation. - Providing written recommendations to senior officials with regard to the interpretation and application of predictive analysis; - Creating analytical products for investigations using analytical software, such as timelines, time event charts, theme lines, and link analysis charts. - Preparing and presenting briefings to senior level officials or external stakeholders. - Collaborating with local, state and federal law enforcement partners to exchange intelligence and collaborate on joint investigations. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional resume requirements. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must: Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process; and Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 11/13/2023. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Background Investigation: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity. During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances. For additional information, review the following links: Background investigation and the e-QIP process. Residency: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP. Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years. If you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency waiver by meeting one or more of the following conditions: Working for the U.S. Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S. government Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or university Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S. government Probationary Period: All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment. Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period.

Education

Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.

Contacts

• Address Office of Professional Responsibility Please read entire announcement Please apply online Washington, DC 20229 US
• Name: CBP Hiring Center
• Phone: 952-857-2932
• Email: [email protected]