Forensic Data Analysts conduct and manage the Agency-wide Fraud Detection and Prevention Program. They apply tools and algorithms to identify unusual patterns and other indications of fraudulent activity. They access, manipulate, and/or combine data to decipher underlying trends or uncover anomalies, and discern obscure patterns and attributes associated with anomalies. These analysts perform proa

Duties

**This job announcement is for NGA's Virtual Hiring Event scheduled for January 30, 2024.**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Forensic Data Analysts conduct and manage the Agency-wide Fraud Detection and Prevention Program. They apply tools and algorithms to identify unusual patterns and other indications of fraudulent activity. They access, manipulate, and/or combine data to decipher underlying trends or uncover anomalies, and discern obscure patterns and attributes associated with anomalies. These analysts perform proactive inquiries and collaborate with other NGA OIG divisions and IC organizations to improve data collection, loading, validation and reconciliation, analysis, and reporting. They prepare reports and briefings that provide a sound basis for the restitution and recovery of NGA funds.OIG Work Posture Statement: OIG will leverage in-person presence, maxi-flex, ad hoc telework, and leave; as appropriate. In-Person presence is essential to community, sense of belonging, enhances communication, collaboration and coordination, as well as employee engagement. Ad hoc telework can add value to the OIG work posture when used appropriately; and is fully accountable and outcome based. Routine telework is not approved as part of the normal OIG work posture. There may be extenuating circumstances to normal conditions; these exceptions will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.Additional Application Requirement: You may be asked to complete one or more assessments in addition to the application you submit on this website as part of your application to NGA. These assessments may include but are not limited to online questionnaires or assessments that require you to describe your job-related knowledge, skills, abilities, or other characteristics that are aligned with the mandatory and desirable qualifications of this job posting. The information you provide in the application you submit must support the response you provide to this questionnaire. You will receive an email to describe any additional assessments required. Please monitor your emails and complete any required assessments as soon as possible.This position may be eligible for a RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE: selected candidates may be offered an incentive as part of the offer of employment. To receive the incentive, selected candidates must be eligible under 5 CFR Part 575, Subpart A, upon issuance of the Final Offer Letter. Changes in federal employment status prior to issuance of the Final Offer Letter may affect eligibility. To receive the incentive, selected candidates will be required to sign a service agreement to stay within the position at NGA for the agreed upon time. If the service agreement is terminated before its completion, the employee may be required to repay a pro rata share amount of the incentive to the government. Additional information regarding recruitment incentives for current federal employees can be found in DoDI 1400.25, Volume 2006.

Requirements

• Security Investigation

Qualifications

MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: For this particular job, applicants must meet all competencies reflected under the Mandatory Qualification Criteria to include education (if required). Online resumes must demonstrate qualification by providing specific examples and associated results, in response to the announcement's mandatory criteria specified in this vacancy announcement: 1. Demonstrated experience acquiring, cleaning, ensuring the quality of, and facilitating the access of data.2. Demonstrated experience performing fraud analytics, business analytics, and metrics.3. Demonstrated experience engaging external partners in data analytics in support of overall mission success.4. Knowledge of the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) policies and standards.EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: A. Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Mathematics, Police Science, Statistics, or a related field. -OR- B. Combination of Education and Experience: A minimum of 24 semester (36 quarter) hours of coursework in any area listed in option A, plus experience in qualitative and quantitative analysis or a related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work. As a rule, every 30 semester (45 quarter) hours of coursework is equivalent to one year of experience. Candidates should show that their combination of education and experience totals to 4 years. -OR- C. Experience: A minimum of 4 years of experience in qualitative and quantitative analysis or a related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: In addition to the mandatory qualifications, experience in the following is desired: 1. Demonstrated software experience in Tableau, SPSS, Python, SQL, and advanced Excel.2. Demonstrated fraud analytics experience or certification (Certified Fraud Examiner or equivalent).3. Data Science Training or Certificate.

Contacts

• Address NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY Mailstop: S44-HDR 7500 GEOINT Drive Springfield, VA 22150 US
• Name: Recruitment
• Phone: 571-557-1999
• Email: [email protected]