Investigative Analyst

Overview

These positions are available throughout various USMS Districts in the Continental US (CONUS). The selectee of this position serves as an Investigative Analyst. You will be responsible for collecting and analyzing a variety of intelligence data, and processing, tracking and inputting warrants into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database. Duty location will be determined at the time of selection. Pay will be determined based on duty location.

• GS-09 Time In Grade Requirements: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 grade level. (Must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted).

• You may qualify at the GS-1805-09 level, if you fulfill one of the following qualifications:

• A. One year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 level of the Federal Service that included:
  1) gathering and analyzing various types of data from Federal, state, local and public agencies;
  2) monitoring, evaluating and coordinating a variety of warrants (i.e., for escaped prisoners, parole and probation, bond defaults, etc.);
  3) assisting criminal investigators by coordinating investigative efforts; and
  4) utilizing a variety of law enforcement related databases to obtain, monitor and update appropriate information for investigations, warrants, prisoner data, etc.

• OR

• B. Master's or equivalent graduate degree in an accredited or pre-accredited college or university; or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or possession of a LL.B. or J.D degree, if related. Graduate level education must demonstrate the competencies necessary to do the work of the position, examples of qualifying fields include Criminal Justice, Psychology, Homeland Security, etc.
  
  (MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS).

• OR

• C. Combination of education and experience as listed above. (MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS).

Subject Matter Expert - Qualification Assessment (SME-QA)

Note:

Subject matter experts will evaluate work experience listed in your resume based on the Specialized Experience Statements.

Reasoning - Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions.

Technical Competence - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on the job experience to perform ones job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.

Criminal Programs Processing - Knowledge of the criminal programs processing procedure to review, coordinate, maintain, and record a variety of criminal case actions and to initiate the necessary documentation to complete the enforcement of the action.

If you are qualifying with education, your education needs to demonstrate proficiency with the competencies identified above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE CANNOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE
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Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.