Digital Forensics Analyst

U.S. Army; Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Army is seeking a Digital Forensic Analyst to apply analytical knowledge in the forensic identification, examination, analysis, and reporting of data for a joint military, civilian and contractor workforce.

The role involves joining a forensics exploitation and analysis team, handling data securely, and providing operational support to government agencies with specialized digital forensics techniques and equipment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance based on a favorable SSBI.
• Required to obtain and maintain a Digital forensics certification within 24 months of employment.
• Must pass urinalysis screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.
• May require Temporary Duty (TDY) up to 30 days travel to various locations approximately 20% of the time.
• Subject to viewing disturbing images and may be required to submit to a psychological evaluation.
• Must be willing to complete a polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Assist as part of a forensics exploitation, interrogation, and analysis team.
• Conduct techniques and procedures 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 with unique equipment and software.

Job description

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.

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.

Requirements

• 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.