Forensic Computer Analyst

United-States-Postal-Service; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Postal Service seeks a skilled Forensic Computer Analyst to conduct forensic analyses of digital and multimedia evidence in support of criminal and administrative investigations.

The role involves preparing written reports, providing testimony, and training others in laboratory services, evidence collection, and field examination. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in computer sciences or forensic science, and possess strong knowledge of evidence handling, forensic techniques,

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing to prepare reports and provide testimony as an expert witness.
• Ability to provide training related to laboratory services, evidence collection, and field examination.
• Knowledge of evidence collection, preservation, packaging and shipment procedures to serve as technical advisor and ensure evidence handling requirements are met.
• Knowledge of forensic science techniques, laboratory protocols, research methodologies, quality assurance standards and cyber security examination procedures to access, preserve, and extract evidence from various media.
• Ability to render conclusions and recommendations based on forensic practices of recognition, collection, and interpretation of digital/multimedia evidence.
• Ability to conduct and document scientific research related to computer forensic examinations.
• EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Bachelor's degree in computer sciences, forensic science, or closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic analyses of digital and multimedia evidence using appropriate methodologies.
• Prepare reports of examination results and conclusions for testimony as an expert witness.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Technical reporting

Evidence handling

Forensic techniques

Research and analysis

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or forensic science

Job description

Come join the U.S. Postal Service! The successful candidate conducts forensic analyses of digital and other multimedia evidence utilizing appropriate scientific methodologies, forensic techniques, and quality assurance practices in support of criminal and administrative investigations.

1. Ability to communicate orally and in writing in order to prepare reports of examination results and conclusions, and provide testimony as an expert witness before state, federal or other judicial bodies.
2. Ability to provide training related to laboratory services, evidence collection, and field examination.
3. Knowledge of evidence collection, preservation, packaging and shipment procedures sufficient to serve as a technical advisor in such matters and to ensure evidence handling requirements are met.
4. Knowledge of forensic science techniques, laboratory protocols, research methodologies, quality assurance standards and computer forensic and cyber security examination procedures, instrumentation and software sufficient to properly access, preserve, and extract appropriate evidence from a variety of media and conduct detailed and complex analyses and interpretation of the value of evidentiary items.
5. Ability to render conclusions/opinions and make recommendations based on forensic practices of recognition, collection, and interpretation of digital and multimedia evidence related to computer forensic examinations.
6. Ability to conduct and document scientific research related to computer forensic examinations.
7. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Bachelor's degree in computer sciences, forensic science, or a closely related field from a college or university accredited by a national or regional accreditation organization recognized and sanctioned by the U.S. Department of Education. NOTE: Employees in the Forensic Computer Analyst or Forensic Computer Analyst Sr position prior to June 27, 2015 are exempt from this requirement.

Desirable Qualifications:

Certification: International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE) or the International Society of Forensic Computer Examiners (ISFCE) Certified Computer Examiner (CCE) or Defense Cyber Investigations Training Academy (DCITA) Digital Forensic Examiner (DFE).