These positions are available throughout various USMS Districts in the Continental US (CONUS).
The selectee of this position serves as an Investigative Analyst. You will be responsible for collecting and analyzing a variety of intelligence data and processing tracking and inputting warrants into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database.
Duty location will be determined at the time of selection.
Pay will be determined based on duty location.
As an Investigative Analyst at the GSlevel some of your typical work assignments may include:
Must pass a pre-employment security investigation and drug screening.
This is a bargaining unit position.
May be required to successfully complete a trial/probationary period.
Males born aftermust be registered or exempt from Selective Service. Verify Registration here.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. (i.e. each cut-off date)
Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust background investigation eligibility determination.
GS-09 TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 grade level. (Must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title series and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted).
You may qualify at the GSlevel if you fulfill one of the following qualifications:
A. One year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 level of the Federal Service that included: 1) gathering and analyzing various types of data from Federal state local and public agencies; 2) monitoring evaluating and coordinating a variety of warrants (i.e. for escaped prisoners parole and probation bond defaults etc.); 3) assisting criminal investigators by coordinating investigative efforts; and 4) utilizing a variety of law enforcement related databases to obtain monitor and update appropriate information for investigations warrants prisoner data etc.
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B. Masters or equivalent graduate degree in an accredited or pre-accredited college or university; or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or possession of a LL.B. or J.D degree if related. Graduate level education must demonstrate the competencies necessary to do the work of the position examples of qualifying fields include Criminal Justice Psychology Homeland Security etc. (MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS).
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C. Combination of education and experience as listed above. (MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS).
Subject Matter Expert - Qualification Assessment (SME-QA) Note: Subject matter experts will evaluate work experience listed in your resume based on the Specialized Experience Statements.
Reasoning - Identifies rules principles or relationships that explain facts data or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions.
Technical Competence - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on the job experience to perform ones job; works with understands and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
Criminal Programs Processing - Knowledge of the criminal programs processing procedure to review coordinate maintain and record a variety of criminal case actions and to initiate the necessary documentation to complete the enforcement of the action.
If you are qualifying with education your education needs to demonstrate proficiency with the competencies identified above.
ARE YOU USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY This is an open continuous announcement which allows applicants to apply up to the closing date of the announcement 9/30/2026 or until filled. This announcement will establish an inventory of applicants. One or more vacancies may be filled at the locations listed in this announcement as they become available. Applications will be reviewed for duty locations with available vacancies at the time of each cut-off. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Education must be from an accredited school or institution. Please refer to the following website to locate your school and/ or institution MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) unofficial transcripts are acceptable or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses grades semester year and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate schools definition of one year of graduate study 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirements for one year of full-time graduate study.
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:
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This is an Open Continuous announcement closing September 30 2026; or until filled. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will remain on file through September 30 2026. First cutoff date: 11:59pm (EST) on 02/06/2026 then every 30 calendar days afterwards i.e. 11:59pm (EST) on 03/08/2026 etc or until vacancies are filled. Eligible and qualified applicants will be referred to selecting officials on an as-needed basis until vacancies are filled.
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures you must be a preference eligible or a Veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.
Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: selections may be made from this announcement.
Applications will not be accepted if submitted using Government franked envelopes.
Recruitment incentive may be authorized.
Relocation incentive may be authorized.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
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