CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION PROGRAM MANAGER

Air Force Office of Special Investigations (DAF); Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

Air Force Office of Special Investigations – Pentagon seeks a Criminal Justice Information Program Manager to oversee CJIS processes and indexing across major commands. You will coordinate with DoD and civilian agencies and ensure accurate information flow.

The role requires GS-12/13 level experience, Top Secret clearance, and occasional travel. Telework eligibility is determined by agency policy and location-based requirements.

Qualifications

• Specialized knowledge of criminal justice information reporting and indexing requirements.
• Ability to analyze and index information from investigative and law enforcement sources.
• Experience coordinating with multiple agencies and reporting stakeholders.
• Knowledge of DoD/DoJ indexing databases and statutory reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Process criminal justice information within DoD/DOJ indices and manage indexing actions.
• Oversee CIITs and field agents in indexing activities and reporting to external stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain relationships with counterparts across Services, DoD, and agencies.
• Provide program management for Criminal Justice Information activities across designated commands.

Skills

Criminal justice info

Policy interpretation

Agency coordination

Analytical thinking

Tools

NCIC

NICS

DCII

NLETS

ARMS

DEERS

SFMIS

Job description

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Criminal Justice Information Program Manager in the Criminal Justice Information Branch, under the Criminal Investigations Division in the Strategic Programs and Requirements Directorate, at a Field Operating Agency (FOA) with responsibility for managing criminal justice information.

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Criminal Justice Information Program Manager in the Criminal Justice Information Branch, under the Criminal Investigations Division in the Strategic Programs and Requirements Directorate, at a Field Operating Agency (FOA) with responsibility for managing criminal justice information.

Overview

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Location

few vacancies in the following location:

Quantico, VA

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible: Yes—as determined by the agency policy.

Remote job: No

Relocation expenses reimbursed: No

Salary: $102,415 – $133,142 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 12 – 13

Promotion potential: 13

Learn more about pay scale and grade: Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule: Full-time

Travel Required: Occasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type: Permanent; Occupations and job series: 1801 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series

Supervisory status: No

Federal service type: This job is in the Competitive Service

Represented by a union: No

Drug test: Yes

Security clearance: Top Secret

Financial disclosure required: No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number: 9L-AFPC-13102967-519541-RLP

Control number: 890885700

This job is open to

Federal employees – Competitive service

Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management’s hiring rules and pay scales.

Federal employees – Excepted service

Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Land and base management

Current or former employees of a base management agency.

Veterans

Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference

Military spouses

Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.

Individuals with disabilities

Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.

Family of overseas employees

Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.

Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista

Individuals who have served at least 2 years with the Peace Corps or 1 year with AmeriCorps VISTA.

Clarification from the agency

Eligible NAF employees are considered under Hiring Path – “Federal employees-Excepted service”

Duties

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This is a developmental position with known promotion potential to GS-13

GS-12:

• Processes criminal justice information within various relevant DOJ and DOD indices. Works with a complex task management system responsible for required indexing actions to all field law enforcement organizations.
• Analyzes, organizes, coordinates, validates and indexes information from criminal investigative, law enforcement and other relevant Air Force reports to the appropriate indices.
• Oversees the processing and indexing activities of all Criminal Indexing and Investigative Technicians (CIITs) and field agents and reporting requirement of external stakeholders.
• Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with counterparts and representatives of other Services, DOD, and local, state, federal and foreign agencies.

GS-13

1. Serves as the Air Force’s subject matter expert on processing criminal justice information within various relevant DOJ and DOD indices.
2. Analyzes, organizes, coordinates, validates and indexes information from criminal investigative, law enforcement and other relevant Air Force reports to the appropriate indices.
3. Provides Criminal Justice Information program management for designated area of responsibility. Oversees the processing and indexing activities of all CIITs and field agents and reporting requirement of external stakeholders within, a minimum of, two designated Major Commands (MAJCOMs).
4. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with counterparts and representatives of other Services, DOD, and local, state, federal and foreign agencies.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Position is critical sensitive. A TOP SECRET security clearance with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) and other related suitability factors are required to occupy this position.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• May be required to travel by military or commercial air to conferences, meetings or other functions away from the normal duty station in the performance of duty. The incumbent is required to drive a motor vehicle with an appropriate driver’s license.
• Overtime may be required as workload demands and in some cases with no-notice due to urgency of time sensitive matters.
• This position requires a high degree of discretion in relation to sensitive information of which the incumbent is aware.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• The incumbent is expected to adhere to the standards of professional conduct for AFOSI personnel as outlined in the applicable AFOSI directives.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TOP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions (con­t)
• (con­t) presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• The incumbent must undergo an internal background investigation by AFOSI and must be approved for duty by the Commander of AFOSI or the COMMANDER’s designated representative(s).
• This is a developmental position; this position may be filled at the GS-12 Target GS-13 or this position may be filled at the Fully Qualified GS-13 level based on the qualification of the candidate. (con­t)
• (con­t) The individual selected for the GS-12-Target-GS-13 position may be promoted to the target level without further competition upon meeting any legal and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Position.

GS-12: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes includes knowledge of a wide range of complex investigative policies, principles, concepts, and practices; criminal and case law precedents; pertinent statutes and regulations such as the Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs) and Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ); administrative and legal procedures; and requirements of various legal jurisdictions. Knowledge of a broad range of advanced investigative techniques, research methods, and analyses to conduct investigations where significant difficulties are encountered; select, adapt, and apply investigative techniques; overcome obstacles in gathering and interpreting evidence; and prescribe or recommend corrective action. Knowledge of rules of evidence, criminal procedures, and court decisions concerning admissibility of evidence, constitutional rights, search and seizure, apprehension, and detention of suspects and related criminal investigative and law enforcement matters. Knowledge of case adjudication, post-trial administrative process and appeal process. Knowledge of the relationships between federal agencies and the need for coordination with them or with other governmental jurisdictions that have an interest in a particular type of criminal case. Knowledge of, and skill in applying, a wide range of complex law enforcement and security disciplines, concepts, principles, practices, and requirements applicable to criminal justice information reporting and indexing requirements to include: Federal, DoD, and AF rules, regulations, instructions, practices, principles and procedures in regards to all facets of indexing of personnel; knowledge of law enforcement and personnel databases such as NCIC, NICS, DCII, NLETS (National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System), ARMS, DEERS, SFMIS, and how their institutional processes and operating methods perform a full range of indexing activities. Knowledge of statutory reporting requirements specifically, the Brady Handgun Prevention Act; Uniform Crime Report; SORNA; Crime Prevention Act; eGuardian; Security Clearance Information Act; Hate Crimes Statistics Act; Victim’s Rights and Restitution Act; Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act; Fix NICS Act; NOAA 2019; P.L. 115-141; Sec 8107; P.L. 115-952; Sec 8105; and NOAA 2019. Knowledge of various legal jurisdictions, research methodologies, statistical analysis and business practices.

GS-13: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes expert knowledge of criminal investigation and law enforcement techniques and the relevant legal framework to interpret the laws and/or regulations in areas where accepted methods and principles are questioned or challenged and make recommendations which change the interpretation of laws. Expert knowledge of rules of evidence, criminal procedures, and court decisions concerning admissibility of evidence, constitutional rights, search and seizure, apprehension, and detention of suspects and related criminal investigative and law enforcement matters. Detailed knowledge of case adjudication, post-trial administrative process and appeal process. Knowledge of the relationships between federal agencies and the need for coordination with them or with other governmental jurisdictions that have an interest in a particular type of criminal case. Knowledge of, and skill in applying, a wide range of complex law enforcement and security disciplines, concepts, principles, practices, and requirements applicable to criminal justice information reporting and indexing requirements to include: Federal, DoD, and AF rules, regulations, instructions, practices, principles and procedures in regards to all facets of indexing of personnel; knowledge of law enforcement and personnel databases such as NCIC, NICS, DCII, NLETS (National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System), ARMS, DEERS, SFMIS, and how their institutional processes and operating methods perform a full range of indexing activities. Detailed knowledge of statutory reporting requirements specifically, the Brady Handgun Prevention Act; Uniform Crime Report; SORNA; Crime Prevention Act; eGuardian; Security Clearance Information Act; Hate Crimes Statistics Act; Victim’s Rights and Restitution Act; Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act; Fix NICS Act; NOAA 2019; P.L. 115-141; Sec 8106; P.L. 115-952; Sec 8105; and NOAA 2019. Knowledge of various legal jurisdictions, research methodologies, statistical analysis and business practices.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Education is not applicable for the position

Continued from Qualifications: GS-12/13: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Knowledge, at a mastery level, of the laws, regulations, advanced principles and concepts, techniques, and legal processes and approaches related to investigative, enforcement work.
2. Knowledge of the rules of evidence, criminal procedures, and court decisions concerning admissibility of evidence, constitutional rights, search and seizure, apprehension, and related criminal investigative and law enforcement matters.
3. Knowledge of, and skill in applying, a wide range of complex law enforcement and security disciplines, concepts, principles, practices, and requirements applicable to criminal justice information reporting and indexing requirements.
4. Knowledge of relationships between and among Federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and their functions and jurisdictions.
5. Skill in assessing program needs to accomplish goals and objectives, evaluate program status, and recommend or implement solutions for improvement. Skill in communicating orally and in writing.
6. Ability to deal effectively with others to gain their confidence and cooperation.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Review our benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required documents

1. Online Application: Questionnaire
2. Resume: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable.
3. Transcripts/Registration/License: If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license.
4. Veterans: If claiming VEOA, VRA or 30% Disabled Veteran – Submit VOW certification memo or copy of the official DD Form 214, which must include the character of service (i.e., with an honorable or general discharge). This will be annotated in block 24 on member copy 2, 4, or 7 of the DD Form 214. If claiming 30% Disabled Veteran, you must also submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces. NOTE: All veterans claiming 10-point preference must also submit a SF-15 form.
5. Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (includes current Air Force employees): You must submit a legible copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, AND a SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held if different from your recent SF-50. The SF-50, block 24 must contain “1” or “2” AND block 34 must be a “1”. Employees eligible under an OPM approved interchange agreement, block 34 may contain a “1” or “2”.
6. Promotion Consideration: If you wish to be considered as a promotion candidate and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirements. You will need to provide additional SF-50s which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-Grade, Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old).

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a “certification” memo in lieu of a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member’s military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:

• Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
• Branch of Armed Forces
• Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
• Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
• Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
• Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
• Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
• Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.

Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form 214 must be submitted upon receipt.

Agency contact information

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Address:

AF Office of Special Investigations – Pentagon

27130 Telegraph Road

Quantico, VA 22134

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