Digital Forensics Analyst

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr U.S. Army