Computer Investigative Forensic Specialist (CIFA)

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position.

• The nature of the position is the support of criminal investigations. Performs work directly related to the internal management of the agency and typically would be expected to provide recommendations of great significance based on the analysis of investigative findings. It will be necessary for the incumbent to review Top Secret classified information personal private SBU and proprietary information during an investigation that impacts national security.
• 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.
• As an expert in the field of computer forensics the incumbent is counted on to develop agency wide policies procedures and strategies involving the recovery and forensic analysis of electronic evidence. Provides expert technical advice guidance and recommendations to agency management and other senior agents officers or inspectors on critical investigations of electronic evidence.
• Prepares interim and comprehensive final forensic reports for case agents prosecutors investigators and/or management officials in accordance with IRS-CI policies and addition the incumbent is also responsible for containing classified data spills on any of the CI networks thereby protecting the Nation from threat of economic internal internal and/or external investigations inquiries or audits related to cases that might have an impact on national security.

Federal experience is not required. Experience may have been gained in the public sector private sector or through 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/day/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.

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: Conducting digital forensic support and analysis of electronic devices and digital media in accordance with established forensic procedures and standards and legal requirements. Utilizing forensic software analytical tools and investigative techniques to collect and interpret digital evidence and prepare forensic reports documenting findings and conclusions. Managing configuring maintaining and troubleshooting forensic software used in support of digital forensic investigations. Evaluating designing and developing or administrating digital of forensic systems process or evidence management solutions to support operational needs. Providing technical guidance and recommendations related to digital forensic matters and communicating forensic findings and technical information through written reports presentations briefings or discussions with technical and non-technical stakeholders management law enforcement or legal personnel. Supporting investigative or legal proceedings by explaining forensic processes or findings and assisting with the preparation and evaluation of digital evidence for administrative civil or criminal proceedings.

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You must also meet the following requirement(s):

• PERFORMANCE RATING: Current federal employees must have at least a fully successful or equivalent performance rating to receive consideration.
• TIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT (TACA): By the closing date (or if this is an open continuous announcement by the cut-off date) specified in this job announcement current civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since their latest non-temporary appointment from a competitive referral certificate known as time after competitive appointment. For this requirement a competitive appointment is one where you applied to and were appointed from an announcement open to All US Citizens
• TIME IN GRADE (TIG): Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements. For positions above the GS-05applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the grade you are applying for. For positions at the GS-05 you cannot advance to the GS-05 if you have held a GS-02 in the past 52 weeks. There is no TIG restriction for GS-02 03 or 04 positions.

• MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT: Minimum age for federal employment is 18 years old or at least 16 years old and have:
  • Graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or
  • Completed a formal vocational training program; or
  • Received a statement from school authorities agreeing with your preference for employment rather than continuing your education.

For more information on qualifications please refer to OPMs Qualifications Standards.