Defense Investigator
About The Position
Defense Investigator GDIT is seeking a Defense Investigator to help support our OMC program in Arlington, VA. NOTE: Due to the secure work environment this role entails, telecommuting is not allowed and will require the employee to report full-time onsite. The Office of Military Commissions (OMC) and Military Commissions Defense Organization (MCDO) require an investigator to support defense counsel in multiple areas of pre-trial investigation and trial preparation for the Military Commissions convened under the Military Commissions Act of 2009. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT Investigators supporting MCDO will be responsible for assisting defense counsel in multiple areas of investigation, including, but not limited to: ● Reviewing factual allegations related to the case ● Reviewing psychosocial history of the defendant ● Investigating government conduct of the investigation, interrogation, and prosecution of the defendant ● Interviewing expert witnesses for and against the defendant ● Reviewing cultural issues relating to the defendant ● Assisting with any other area of investigation deemed necessary by counsel for the defendant ● Executing frequent travel, both local and international
Requirements
- CLEARANCE: Active TS/SCI security clearance
- NOTE: clearance MUST be held in JPAS/DISS
- EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Criminal Justice, Administration of Justice, Legal Studies, National Security, Intelligence, Paralegal Studies) or equivalent combination
- YEAR'S EXPERIENCE: 8 years experience in a relevant discipline, including but not limited to law, law enforcement, criminal defense, intelligence analysis, psychology, social work, mental health related disciplines, anthropology, sociology, journalism, or human rights.
- In addition, at least 3 years of experience working with criminal defense, civil rights, immigration, or human rights attorneys on behalf of individual clients.
- SKILLS & ABILITIES: Experience with conducting interviews
- Knowledge of the investigative process, rules of evidence, and familiarity with reviewing legal case materials
- Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous task requirements within a fast-paced environment
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral), strong attention to detail, excellent analytical and presentation skills, and the ability to work effectively with diverse groups in a demanding environment
- Ability to work independently
- Able to report on-site in Arlington, VA
Nice To Haves
- EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Criminal Justice, Administration of Justice, Legal Studies, National Security, Intelligence, Paralegal Studies)
- SKILLS & ABILITIES: Knowledge of Military Commission process
- Progressive experience providing support to criminal litigation
Responsibilities
- Reviewing factual allegations related to the case
- Reviewing psychosocial history of the defendant
- Investigating government conduct of the investigation, interrogation, and prosecution of the defendant
- Interviewing expert witnesses for and against the defendant
- Reviewing cultural issues relating to the defendant
- Assisting with any other area of investigation deemed necessary by counsel for the defendant
- Executing frequent travel, both local and international
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
- 401K with company match
- Competitive pay and paid time off
- Full flex work weeks where possible
- Vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
- Short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
