Clarification from the agency

All US citizens.

A Investigative Analyst provides a full range of investigative support and analytical capabilities within the designated geographic region, as well as nationwide when deemed appropriate. Incumbent is responsible for independent collection, review, analysis, evaluation, dissemination and maintenance of information pertaining to DCIS investigations. The work inclu des formulating information source search strategics and reviewing and analyzing data to identify patterns and relationships across financial, criminal, civil, open sources, proprietary, and other sources.

• Provide advice and guidance to DCIS field agents and Field Office management on investigative data and trends.
• Review ongoing and closed investigations and summary of pertinent investigative data required by other Federal and State law enforcement agencies or DCIS field elements into reports to be furnished to Field Office management, DCIS Headquarters, or other field personnel requiring the information.
• Preparation of critically constructed queries of investigative data relating to investigations pertinent to the DCIS mission and strategic objectives.
• Maintenance of currency of investigative trends dealing with criminal investigations, legislation and/or regulation, data analysis techniques, criminal law and procedure, and how this body of knowledge informs data analysis.
• Conduct interviews of suspects, subjects, witnesses, or other personnel associated with DCIS investigations alongside Special Agents, barring any known serious physical danger.
• Prepares questions and preliminary case data or documents for interviews, meetings, or court proceedings.
• Drafts affidavits and assists in evidence verification in support of search and arrest warrants in multiple jurisdictions and judicial districts.
• Creates and presents graphical aids such as charts and timelines using sophisticated technical software for agents,
• U.S. Attorneys, Department of Justice attorneys, and other critical investigative personnel.
• Presents investigative analysis and findings orally and in writing to U.S. Attorneys for determination of the prosecutorial merits of the case throughout the investigation, and through criminal or civil proceedings.
• Occasionally assist on special projects from DCIS Headquarters that requires extensive technical, critical thinking, report writing, and strategic analysis.
• Testifies before grand juries, courts, and administrative hearings as necessary.
• Creates intelligence reports or other strategic products from raw data and sources relevant to the agency or geographic region.
• Devises resourceful and distinctive methods and techniques to acquire elusive information for multi-state and multi-jurisdictional investigations, and provide these recommendations to Special Agents and Field Office management.
• Initiates and prepares subpoenas on behalf of Special Agents.
• Assists in evidence collection or tracking, as deemed appropriate.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship or National
• Suitable for Federal Employment
• Registered for Selective Service (if applicable)
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.

Qualifications

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade GS-12 within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

Volunteer Experience: 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 to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IMPORTANT NOTE - YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. ERRORS OR OMISSIONS MAY AFFECT YOUR RATING.

You will be evaluated based on a comparison of the position requirements against the quality and extent of the experience as reflected in your resume.