SUPERVISORY INVESTIGATOR (Director of Digital Forensics and Investigative Technologies)

U.S. Agency for International Development•Washington, DC

About The Position

The Director of the Digital Forensics and Investigative Technologies (DFIT) Division supervises and directs specialized digital-forensics investigative functions supporting the Office of Inspector General’s criminal, civil, and administrative investigative mission. The office oversees U.S.-funded foreign assistance activities across multiple agencies, with potential oversight coordination involving other U.S. Government partners. The role directs DFIT operations and the digital-evidence lifecycle, including electronic evidence, eDiscovery, and investigative technologies. The Director oversees forensic examinations and reporting, tool validation, laboratory quality assurance, program policies, security and privacy controls, technology modernization, budgets, acquisitions, and resource allocation. The position also advises investigative and legal stakeholders on complex electronic-evidence matters and represents DFIT in coordination with internal and external partners. The position requires U.S. citizenship, the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information access, a valid state driver’s license, and domestic and overseas travel. A qualifying digital-forensics certification is required. Applicants must meet GS-15 specialized-experience requirements, including one year at the GS-14 level or equivalent, and applicable time-in-grade requirements.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI).
One year of specialized experience at the GS-14 level in Federal service or equivalent, including directing or leading digital-forensics or investigative-technology operations supporting investigations; overseeing electronic-evidence acquisition, preservation, examination, analysis, and reporting; evaluating examinations, methods, tools, or eDiscovery products and advising stakeholders; and establishing program priorities, quality standards, policies, or resource plans.
Successful completion of the DoD Certified Digital Forensics Examiner course and/or FLETC Seized Computer Evidence Recovery Specialist certifications, or successor certifications/equivalents; proof must be provided with the application.
Applicants who held a GS position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at GS-14 or equivalent.
Valid state driver’s license that must be maintained.
Domestic and overseas travel is required.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with the Selective Service.
Subject to designated and/or random drug testing.
Qualifications and applicable time-in-grade requirements must be met by the vacancy announcement closing date.
Resume must include dates of qualifying experience from month/year to month/year.

Responsibilities

Direct DFIT investigative support operations and establish priorities, service standards, work plans, and a multi-year strategy.
Direct the digital-evidence lifecycle and ensure evidence integrity, chain of custody, forensic readiness, and legally defensible results.
Lead modernization and governance of digital forensic laboratories, eDiscovery platforms, investigative tools, and enterprise technology requirements.
Advise investigative leaders, attorneys, and partners on complex electronic-evidence issues, forensic methods, limitations, and lawful use.
Oversee digital forensic examinations, forensic reporting, tool validation, and eDiscovery execution and quality.
Establish and enforce DFIT policies, standard operating procedures, laboratory quality assurance, performance measures, and records and evidence controls.
Safeguard sensitive investigative data and coordinate information-security, privacy, access, and classified-information requirements.
Coordinate and represent DFIT with investigators, legal counsel, IT and security offices, and domestic and international partners.
Manage DFIT budgets, acquisition planning, technology lifecycle, licensing, contracts, and resource allocation.
Supervise personnel by assigning and evaluating work, hiring, developing and mentoring employees, and addressing performance, conduct, and employee relations.