Digital Forensics Analyst

Joint Activities (DOA); Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 93,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Joint Activities (DOA) seeks a Digital Forensic Analyst to support a joint military, civilian and contractor workforce at Fort Bragg. You will apply a full range of analytical knowledge to identify, examine, analyze, and report data for forensics purposes in a DHA framework.

The role requires Top Secret/SS/high risk clearance, 1-year probation, and travel up to 25%. Ability to obtain a digital forensics certification within 24 months is required. This is a permanent, full-time position.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience conducting forensics on digital media devices.
• Experience using investigative techniques to recover data and maintain evidence integrity.
• Experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist as part of a forensics exploitation, interrogation, and analysis team.
• Conduct techniques to store, maintain, and secure data.
• Provide technical operational support to governmental agencies for forensic applications.
• Execute specialized digital forensics techniques requiring unique equipment and software.

Skills

Digital forensics

Data analysis

Forensic reporting

Investigative techniques

Job description

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: Serves as a Digital Forensic Analyst responsible for applying the full range of analytical knowledge, skills, and abilities in the forensic identification, examination, analysis, and reporting of data for a joint military, civilian and contractor workforce.

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Employment Details

Telework eligible: No

Remote job: No

Relocation expenses reimbursed: No

Salary: $93,468 – $121,511 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 12

Promotion potential: None

Work schedule: Full-time

Travel Required: 25% or less – 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

Position sensitivity and risk: Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk. Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type: Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required: No

Financial disclosure statement: Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number: MCGT-27-13104541-DHA-R

Control number: 890821500

Open to: The public. U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

• Assist as part of a forensics exploitation, interrogation, and analysis team.
• Conduct techniques and procedures in order to store, maintain, handle, and secure data.
• Provide technical operational support to governmental agencies involved in forensic applications.
• Execute specialized digital forensics techniques and procedures that require the use of unique technical equipment and software.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance based on a favorable Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI).
• Required to obtain and maintain a Digital forensic certification within 24 months of employment.
• In accordance with Change 3 to AR 600-85, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program, employee must successfully pass a urinalysis screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.
• This position may require Temporary Duty (TDY) 30 days or less travel to various locations approximately 20% of the time.
• Incumbent may be subjected to the viewing of disturbing images and may be required to submit to a psychological evaluation.
• Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position.
• Must be willing to complete a polygraph.
• This position is Deployable and is expected to travel OCONUS on a regular, rotating basis and/or on short notice. A physical is REQUIRED as a condition of employment prior to EOD and as needed, thereafter.
• Immunizations are required for the deployed location.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes conducting forensics on digital media devices; utilizing investigative techniques to recover data; and maintaining integrity of submitted evidence. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone–no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional Information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a Physical Security Career Program position aligned under the Operational Support Career Management Directorate.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• Incentives such as student loan repayment, advance in hire, relocation, and recruitment MAY be authorized for qualifying selectees.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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Required Documents

Required Documents

The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

• Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer’s name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what’s in your resume.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
• For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.

2. Other supporting documents:

• Cover Letter, optional
• Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person’s personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

Agency Contact Information

Army Applicant Help Desk

Website https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq

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