Computer Forensic Analyst (Program Manager)

Immigration and Customs Enforcement•Fairfax, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Computer Forensic Analyst (Program Manager), GS-1801-14, is a full-time, permanent federal position with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations, in Fairfax, Virginia. The role provides guidance to field forensic analysts and agency field management on seizing computers and electronic media for evidence gathering; advises senior agency managers on trends in computer and digital evidence analysis for criminal investigations; supports development of complex forensic examination, inspection, surveillance, and investigative systems and equipment; and assesses nationwide policies, standards, and procedures for computer and digital evidence analysis. The position requires successful completion of Basic Computer Evidence Recovery Training and may require additional training. The incumbent may travel domestically and internationally on temporary duty, view disturbing images, and undergo a psychological evaluation. A government cell phone must be maintained, and leadership may contact the incumbent after hours for unanticipated emergency work. Overtime may be required. The employee must obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance and be eligible for SCI adjudication.

Requirements

Be a U.S. citizen.
Successfully pass a background investigation and drug screen.
For current federal employees, meet the time-in-grade requirement of 52 weeks at the next lower grade by the announcement closing date.
Complete the initial online assessment and USA Hire Assessment, if required.
Successfully complete mandatory Basic Computer Evidence Recovery Training; additional training may be required.
Obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance and be eligible for SCI adjudication.
Meet one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 level or equivalent, including experience assisting computer-forensics investigations through imaging and processing digital media and locating and identifying evidence; coaching management, stakeholders, or customers on computer-forensics concepts and tasks; and independently applying investigative methods to identify conditions and circumstances for opening a criminal case.
Maintain a government cell phone and be available for after-hours contact to address unanticipated emergency work.
Submit a resume limited to two pages; only the first two pages will be reviewed.

Nice To Haves

A student loan repayment incentive may be available, subject to a service agreement.

Responsibilities

Guide field forensic analysts and agency field management on seizing computers and electronic media to gather evidence.
Advise senior agency managers about trends in computer and digital evidence analysis related to criminal investigations.
Provide technical support resources for developing complex forensic examination, inspection, surveillance, and investigative systems and equipment, including research, development, testing, and evaluation.
Determine the effectiveness of nationwide policies, standards, and procedures for complex computer and digital evidence analysis.