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Investigative Analyst - Direct Hire - Pathways-Recent Graduate

Department of Defense
Office of Inspector General
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Summary

If you would like to be a part of a Federal organization dedicated to serving our Nation and those who defend it, consider a career with the Department of Defense (DoD) Office of the Inspector General (OIG). The agency promotes integrity, accountability and improvement of critical DoD programs and operations to support mission accomplishment and to serve the public interest. The OIG offers the full range of Federal benefits (see link below) and a flexible work schedule, depending on position requirements. This position is located in Defense Criminal Investigative Services in the Office of Inspector General, Defense Criminal Investigative Service at headquarters in Alexandria, VA.

This is a Direct Hire Public Notice for Recent Graduates. Category rating, veterans preference, and traditional rating and ranking do not apply to this Public Notice.

The program duration for the Investigative Analyst position is for two years and upon successful completion of all requirements, the incumbent may be converted to a term, permanent career, or career-conditional position at the agency's discretion. This position is located in the Department of Defense (DoD), Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Defense Criminal Investigative Service (DCIS).

This position will close in seven (7) days or upon receipt of the first fifty (50) applications, whichever comes first.

For more information on Recent Graduates go to: https://www.usajobs.gov/StudentsAndGrads

To learn more about the Investigations-DCIS component, you may go to http://www.dodig.mil/Inv_DCIS/index.cfm.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
10/02/2017 to 10/04/2017
Salary
$44,941 to - $58,428 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 7
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Alexandria, VA
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Up to 5% temporary travel duty (TDY) may be required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-Time
Service
Promotion potential
12
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Top Secret
Announcement number
IG-18-10053897-INV-DH
Control number
481011800

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Duties

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The incumbent of this position provides assistance to Criminal Investigators in the analysis of investigative data and assistance to the completion of criminal investigations for the Defense Criminal Investigative Service (DCIS) at the headquarters office. DCIS operates worldwide with numerous field office locations. The duties described reflect the full performance level of this position.

  • Skill in executing effective fact-finding methods and analysis.
  • Ability to understand federal statutes and regulatory requirements.
  • Ability of effective reading and comprehension.
  • Ability to write.
  • Ability in verbal communication.
  • Ability to maintain and operate computerized databases.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship or National
  • Top Secret security clearance required
  • Position is subject to random drug testing
  • Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Recent Graduate

Background or Security Investigation: This position requires a Top Secret clearance. Employment in this position requires a background investigation which may delay your starting date. If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed or undisclosed background issues, the employment offer may be withdrawn. Individuals selected for this position are required to obtain and maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain eligibility to occupy a sensitive position may result in termination.

For more information see the security section of Understanding Vacancy Announcements.

Recent Grad Program Eligibility Requirements:

Position will be filled under the Department of Defense, Office of Inspector General Recent Graduates Program (Pathways Program). The Pathways Recent Graduates Program is open to recent graduates who are U.S. citizens or Nationals. This program provides an entry-level developmental experience to individuals who have obtained a qualifying bachelor's, master's, professional, doctorate degree from a qualifying educational institution within the previous 2 years. Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree, due to military service obligation, have as many as six years after degree completion to apply. Upon completion of the Pathways Program, the selectee may be converted to a permanent competitive service position contingent upon meeting program requirements and the needs of the agency.

More information on the Pathways Program for recent graduates can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/students-recent-graduates/#url=graduates.

Qualifications

The qualification requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

You qualify for the GS-07 grade level if you possess one of the following:


A. Completion of a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree in a field of study that demonstrates the competencies required by this position with either (1) a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 based on a 4.0 scale; (2) a 3.5 GPA based on a 4.0 scale for all required courses completed in a qualifying major field of study at either the time of application or during the last two years of your undergraduate curriculum; (3) class standing of upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or a major subdivision of the college; or, (4) membership in a National Scholastic Honor Society certified by the Association of College Honor Societies, excluding freshman honor societies; OR

B. One full year of graduate level education in an accredited or pre-accredited college or university in one of the following related fields (criminal justice, homeland security, justice studies, law enforcement, courts and judicial systems, forensic technology, forensic psychology, or corrections and rehabilitation or other related field) from an accredited college or university. The education must demonstrate the competencies necessary to do the work of the position; OR

C. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your ability to do the work related to the major duties and knowledge requirements of this position. Specifically, for this position, specialized experience the review or implementation of administrative processes for an organization such as those for budget or resource requests (justification for allocations and expenditure tracking), human resource management (workforce planning and recruitment packages, providing advice to supervisors and employees on human resources services), travel and transportation guidance, inventory management and other administrative services that are provided for a large, geographically dispersed organization. Such experience should have provided the knowledge base that would allow the applicant to successfully analyze and make recommendations for improvement in these processes; OR

D. A combination of education and experience as listed above.

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.

Education

NOTE: Transcripts MUST be received at time of application

FOR RECENT GRADUATE ELIGIBILITY:
The transcript(s) or official letter from the registrar's office must include the date your degree was conferred. Applications will not be considered without this documentation. NOTE: Copies of degrees, certificates, and diplomas are not considered acceptable documents to determine Recent Graduate eligibility.

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Accreditation: Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/ and U.S. Department of Education websites at http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html websites.

Additional information

Competitive wages, flexible schedules and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages found in either government or private sector. These extraordinary benefits encompass health, pay, work/life balance, growth & learning.

We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or be exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov)

Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives.)

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Priority Consideration: If you are a displaced Federal Civil Service employee and attain a rating of at least 90, you may be entitled to receive special priority selection under the ICTAP. For more information on ICTAP, click here ICTAP Guidance. NOTE: If you have never worked for the Federal Government, you are NOT ICTAP eligible.

If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for information regarding Alternate Application.

Position has been designated as Critical Sensitive; incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
Incumbent is required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and is subject to random drug testing for the duration of service with DoD OIG.

Permanent Change of Duty (PCS-Relocation) expenses WILL NOT be paid.

Recruitment incentives WILL NOT be paid.

If you have not previously successfully completed a probationary period with the Federal Government in a similar position, you will be required to serve a two year probationary period.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your responses to the assessment questions will be carefully reviewed and must be supported by factual information in your resume. Inflating or otherwise enhancing your qualifications and errors or omissions may result in lowering your self-rated level or loss of further consideration.

During further evaluation, you may be asked to provide additional information or participate in other methods of assessment, such as structured interviews. Individuals who are subject matter experts in the requirements of this position may participate in further evaluations.


You can preview the Assessment Questionnaire here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10053897

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