Investigative Analyst

Summary For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit Responsibilities Independently plan and conduct investigations of an extraordinarily complex and difficult nature Develop investigative policies, procedures, and strategies to be used by the USAO, federal agencies, and/or state or local law enforcement units Work with assigned Assistant United States Attorneys and/or supervisory attorneys to identify appropriate investigative techniques and procedures for case development and determine applicable statutory authority in asset recovery for criminal, civil and/or administrative forfeiture proceedings and/or asset recovery in victim restitution cases Determine matters of fact that relate directly to statutory and regulatory law and the legal matters assigned to one or more Assistant United States Attorneys Prepare interim and final comprehensive reports on progress of investigations for use by Assistant United States Attorneys and supervisory attorneys Serve as a consultant to the Financial Litigation Unit in the areas of asset recovery, restitution, and criminal fine enforcement, and assist the Financial Litigation Unit by performing various administrative functions as requested Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as training and experience progress. Requirements You must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation. You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable. If selected, you may be required to complete a one‑year probationary period. Federal employees must meet time‑in‑grade requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position. Qualifications NOTE: To be considered qualified for this position, your specialized experience must be described in your resume. If not clearly stated, you will not be considered for this position. To be eligible at the GS-13 level, you must have one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level. Specialized Experience is defined as: (1) applying analytical skills in researching assets and defining problems, gathering information and/or evidence, deciphering information and/or evidence and reporting results in assigned cases; (2) applying knowledge of intelligence, research, forecasting, and other analytical methodologies; (3) investigating and assisting an appropriate attorney or law enforcement official in the analysis and compilation of documents and information including significant findings and conclusions, recommendations for additional investigative actions, and candid assessments of strengths and weaknesses of information, documents, and/or evidence or other aspects of cases; and (4) planning and conducting complex financial investigations. Some federal jobs allow education to substitute experience. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone; no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates. To receive priority, you must be displaced, the vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility, apply as instructed, and be found well‑qualified with a score of 85 or better. Proof of eligibility must be provided. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority. Eligibility requires that the vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, apply as instructed, and be found well‑qualified. Proof of eligibility must be provided. Benefits Payment of relocation expenses will not be authorized. The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. Special Employment Consideration Persons with disabilities, veterans with a compensable service‑connected disability of 30% or more, certain other veterans, spouses of certain members of the armed forces, and returning Peace Corps volunteers may be eligible for non‑competitive appointments. For further information, please visit EEO Statement/Policy The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non‑merit factor. More information can be found at Political Appointees The Office of Personnel Management must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non‑Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Commitment 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr