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Duties

WHAT IS THE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION (CI) DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas: Cyber and Forensics Service, Digital Forensics The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. Computer Investigative Forensic Specialist: -Provides expert digital forensic support through the scientific analysis of electronic evidence by recovering and analyzing electronic evidence associated with investigations of potential breaches of US tax law. Conducts computer and mobile forensic examinations that are consistent with those standards established by IRS-CI, as well as reflective of current trends and techniques within the law enforcement and professional communities. This may include the testing of forensic software and other appropriate automated analytical tools to meet diverse investigative requirements. This can have a material adverse effect on national security. -Assembles PC workstation components and configures CPU environments to a predetermined scheme or chooses the most appropriate configuration for the investigation being performed. Troubleshoots software problems of moderate difficulty with the common software builds used in the organization. The incumbent would be responsible for assisting on data spills of classified information and the mitigation of such information spills. -Designs, develops, and manages forensic evidence systems that meet current and future business requirements and apply and extend, enhance, or optimize the existing architecture. Manages assigned projects. Communicates complex technical requirements to non-technical personnel. Prepares and presents briefings to senior management officials on complex/controversial issues. -Assists in the initial testing of the systems and programs. Performs acceptance tests, integration tests, maintenance, diagnostic tests, and helps analyze system failures as indicated by the different tests. Assists in the resolution of problems as reported by users and detected by monitoring systems. -Develops and interprets policies and procedures governing computer forensic operations throughout CI. -Anticipates the effects of changing business requirements and new computer forensic techniques on CI strategic planning. Identifies potential problems in attaining goals and recommends modifications to strategic plans. Computer Investigative Forensic Analyst: -Reviews new legislation with a direct or indirect impact on the field of computer forensics. Evaluates the impact upon agency programs and operations and makes recommendations that significantly influence important CI policies, programs, or operations -Independently determines the need for and conducts research in the assigned specialty area, and on computer forensic related issues in general. Keeps abreast of the latest developments in this complex, rapidly evolving field by researching technical publications, attending technical seminars, networking with outside user groups, etc. -Develops guidelines for the application of those techniques by CISs. Some of these positions have career progression. If you are selected at a grade level lower than the full working level, you may be non-competitively promoted as your career progresses. For example, you may be hired as a GS-05, but if the position has career progression to GS-11, then you may move from a GS-05 to a GS-11 in as little as three years.

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-timework 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. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement OR time of referral: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-09: You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes providing basic Digital Forensic support and the analysis of electronic evidence; conducting computer and mobile forensic examinations per established standards; testing forensic software; using analytical tools on digital media; preparing comprehensive final forensic reports; assisting in the assembling of PC workstations and configuring CPU environments; troubleshooting common software problems and/or referring to higher graded specialists for assistance; planning and carrying out assignments and revising methods and approaches; working with vendors to discuss upgrade and maintenance problems; assist in initial testing of systems and programs; testifying in Grand Juries, courts of law or administrative hearings. You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: master's or equivalent graduate degree. OR two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's or equivalent graduate degree. OR an LL.B. or J.D., if related. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-11: You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes providing routine digital forensic support and the analysis of electronic evidence; conducting computer and mobile forensic examinations per established standards; testing forensic software; using analytical tools on digital media; preparing comprehensive final forensic reports; assembling PC workstations and configuring CPU environments; troubleshoot software problems of moderate difficulty; planning and carryings out assignments and revising methods and approaches used; interpreting IT policies, standards, and guidelines, conducting analysis and making recommendations within specialty areas; working with vendors to discuss upgrades and maintenance problems; assisting in the initial testing of systems and programs; testifying in Grand Juries, courts of law or administrative hearings. You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. OR Three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a doctoral degree. OR LL.M., if related. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-12: You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes providing advanced digital forensic support and analysis of electronic evidence; conducting advanced computer and mobile forensic examinations per established standards; testing forensic software; using analytical tools on digital media, preparing comprehensive final forensic reports; independently assembling PC workstations and configuring CPU environments; troubleshooting software problems of moderate difficulty; designing, developing and managing forensic evidence systems; extending, enhancing, or optimizing existing forensic systems architecture; managing projects; communicating complex technical requirements to non-technical personnel; presenting briefings to senior management; interpreting IT policies, standards and guidelines and conducting analysis and making recommendations within specialty areas assigned; working with vendors to discuss upgrading and maintenance problems; assisting in initial testing of systems and programs; testifying in Grand Juries, courts of law or administrative hearings 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 includes: providing expert digital forensic support and analysis of electronic evidence; conducting advanced computer and mobile forensic examinations per established standards; testing forensic software; using analytical tools on digital media; preparing comprehensive final forensic reports; developing program wide policies, procedures, and strategies for forensic analysis of evidence; providing expert technical advice and guidance to program management and stakeholders; Independently assembling PC workstations and configuring CPU environments; troubleshooting software problems of moderate difficulty; designing, developing and managing forensic evidence systems; extending, enhancing, or optimizing existing forensic systems architecture; managing projects; communicating complex technical requirements to non-technical personnel; presenting briefings to senior management; interpreting IT policies, standards and guidelines and conducting analysis and making recommendations within specialty areas; working with vendors to discuss upgrades and maintenance problems; initial testing of systems and programs; testifying in Grand Juries, courts of law or administrative hearings. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-14: You must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that is related to the work of this position and has provided you with the competencies required for successful job performance. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience working with computer forensics principles, network operations, and protocols to plan and carry out complex assignments and develop new methods, approaches, and procedures in computer forensics. Experience interacting orally and in writing to provide advice and instruction to industry professionals, local, federal, and state agencies on all aspects of digital forensics. Experience applying laws, regulations, and investigative methods to the analysis of digital evidence. Experience utilizing computer and network equipment, forensic software applications, specialized forensic equipment, programming languages, and computer scripting to support investigative actions. Experience conceiving and identifying innovative new approaches and new concepts, guides, and methodologies to solve unprecedented problems, and then training peers to perform the same procedure. For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.

Education

For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.

A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click here (Section 3, Explanation of Terms) or here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.

Contacts

• Address CI - Criminal Investigation 1111 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20224 US
• Name: (ERC) Employee Resource Center
• Phone: 866-743-5748
• Email: [email protected]