Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC) - TSOFO/Cyber Crimes Unit (CCU)

Office of the Inspector General, USPS•Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

The USPS Office of Inspector General is recruiting a current USPS OIG or U.S. Postal Inspection Service 1811 employee for an Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC), Manager Band position in the Office of Investigations, Technical and Sensitive Operations Field Office (TSOFO), Cyber Crimes Unit (CCU). The position may be based in Arlington, VA; Bedford, TX; Bellmawr, NJ; Chicago, IL; Columbia, OH; Dallas, TX; Edison, NJ; Lakewood, OH; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; New Haven, CT; New York, NY; Oakland, CA; Woburn, MA; or Woonsocket, RI. This is a reassignment opportunity, and applicants outside the specified 1811 employee groups will not be considered. The ASAC oversees cyber-investigative activities, field support programs, and related systems for an assigned Cyber Team. The role directs cyber investigations and field support, including cases involving cyber-enabled fraud and cybersecurity incidents, and reviews digital forensic acquisition and analysis reports. The ASAC also manages staff, schedules assignments, supports employee development and succession planning, manages performance, and carries out EEO and DE&I program activities. The position develops working relationships with colleagues and officials within the OIG, USPS, and other government agencies. This Manager Band role is equivalent to GS-14. The advertised salary range is $131,629–$197,200, including locality pay; Law Enforcement Availability Pay is authorized. The duties may vary based on agency needs. The successful candidate is expected to plan, conduct, and/or lead complex federal criminal, civil, and administrative investigations. Relocation may be required at management’s direction. The selectee may be required to complete a 12-month probationary period and is subject to random drug testing.

Requirements

Must be a current USPS OIG 1811 employee or Postal Inspector and currently serve as a federal law enforcement officer classified as an 1811 Criminal Investigator or Postal Inspector.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Completed Basic Criminal Investigative Training Program at FLETC or equivalent; certification must be submitted.
At least 6 years of professional federal law enforcement experience.
Experience directly supervising, planning, managing, and mentoring forensic examiners and criminal investigators, including establishing investigative plans and promoting staff utilization and development.
Experience managing cyber investigations.
Experience using digital forensic tools to acquire and analyze digital evidence and prepare investigative reports; examples include Magnet Axiom, FTK Central, Nuix, and Logicube Falcon NEO, or other tools.
Experience using mobile forensic tools for data extraction, analysis, and investigative reporting; examples include Cellebrite, UFED Touch, Physical Analyzer, Premium, and Grayshift GrayKey, or other tools.
Must have received a “Meets Expectations” rating or equivalent on the two most recent performance appraisals; copies must be submitted, or a written explanation provided if either appraisal is unavailable.
Must pass drug screening, physical examination, and background investigation, and obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance and government-issued credit card.
Must maintain eligibility to operate motor vehicles.
Must be at least 21 years old and not have reached the 37th birthday at the time of initial appointment to a law enforcement position.
Must qualify and maintain authorization to carry firearms, including having no current or previous domestic violence convictions.
Must maintain the physical, mental, and emotional standards necessary to perform law enforcement assignments.
Must be willing to work unscheduled irregular hours with the possibility of personal risk.
Must be willing to relocate at management’s direction.
Resume must demonstrate each evaluation factor, including leadership and employee development; applying customer support and criminal investigative principles; planning and conducting forensically sound digital evidence acquisition and analysis; managing complex cyber-investigative support; defining problems and recommending technical solutions; presenting investigative findings; teamwork and task-force participation; and leadership, collaboration, and achievement of shared goals.
Applicants must answer all self-assessment questionnaire questions and meet all evaluation factors to remain under consideration.

Nice To Haves

Management experience.
Knowledge of cryptocurrency and blockchain investigations.
Knowledge of USPS and U.S. Postal Inspection Service organization, structure, processes, networks, and databases.

Responsibilities

Oversee the administration, management, and conduct of cyber-investigative activities, field support programs, and applicable support systems within the assigned Cyber Team.
Recommend new programs, conduct pilot programs, and continually evaluate and improve existing CCU programs.
Plan and direct field support and cyber investigations originating from cyber-enabled fraud or cybersecurity incidents.
Review reports relating to digital forensic acquisition and analysis.
Perform administrative and human resource management duties for supervised staff, including planning and equitable scheduling of cyber investigations and field support assignments.
Identify, coordinate, and mentor personnel to support career development and succession planning.
Manage performance for the assigned Cyber Team and carry out EEO and DE&I policies and program activities.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, other ASACs, special agents, executives, and officials within the OIG, USPS, and other federal, state, and local agencies.
Lead and mentor employees, manage performance issues, and promote staff utilization and development.
Prepare and present investigative findings, including technical matters, to investigative personnel and management officials.
Participate in oversight of internal working groups and external task forces, and address personnel, logistical, and resource challenges within CCU.

Benefits

Health insurance, including Postal Service Health Benefits Program coverage for eligible USPS employees.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Long-term care insurance.
Flexible spending options.
Retirement and Thrift Savings Plan programs.
Flexible work schedules, telework, and employee assistance programs.
Eleven paid holidays each year.
Thirteen days of paid sick leave each year.
Thirteen to twenty-six paid vacation days each year, depending on years of service.