CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR

Summary

NCIS is seeking 1811 series applicants for Offensive Counterintelligence Operations.

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

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Duties

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• You will plan, develop, conduct, coordinate, and manage counterintelligence operations against foreign intelligence entities and associated threats to the Department of the Navy.
• You will identify, assess, and develop offensive CI operational leads, targets, and opportunities.
• You will plan, develop, coordinate, and execute offensive CI operations under applicable law, authorities, policy, and procedures.
• You will develop, assess, and handle human sources in support of offensive CI operational objectives.
• You will develop operational concepts, proposals, plans, and supporting documentation required for offensive CI operations.
• You will integrate source report, investigative information, intelligence, surveillance, and other capabilities to advance offensive CI operations.
• You will apply proactive operational approaches to detect, disrupt, neutralize, exploit, or otherwise counter foreign intelligence activity.
• You will coordinate surveillance, technical, analytical, investigative, and other specialized support to CI operations.
• You will conduct joint offensive CI operational activity with Military Department CI organizations, Intelligence Community elements, and authorized foreign partners.
• You will assess operational risk, effectiveness, and outcomes and adjusting activity as required.
• You will capture and share operational lessons and tradecraft to improve offensive CI mission effectiveness.
• You will based an individual applicants training, experience, and technical qualifications, NCIS Special Agent Training Program (SABT) may be waived for a modified training and assessment program through the NCIS Training Academy as deemed necessary.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Be at least age 21 at the time of application and less than age 37 at the time you receive a conditional offer of employment unless you have previous service in a Federal Civilian Law Enforcement position.
• You must have vision correctable to 20/20 with normal color vision.
• You must pass a background suitability screening.
• You must pass a polygraph examination.
• You must pass a medical examination.
• You must successfully pass a pre-employment drug test.
• You must sign a mobility agreement.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.
• You must have a valid driver's license.
• You must sign a DD-Form-2760, Qualification to possess firearms or ammunition.
• Occasional Travel is required for this position.
• You must successfully complete the Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP), which includes mandatory physical fitness standards, as a condition of continued employment.

Qualifications

NCIS is seeking applicants with experience for the following specialized positions. Only Criminal Investigator / Special Agent (GS-1811) series with Offensive Counterintelligence Operations (OFCO) Qualifications will be considered best qualified for this vacancy announcement.

Offensive Counterintelligence Operations (OFCO) Qualifications:

Competitive candidates will possess demonstrated offensive Counterintelligence (CI) operational experience and the following:

• Current DoW-recognized counterintelligence certification applicable to CI operational duties.

• Successful completion of advanced CI operational training through the Joint Counterintelligence Training Activity (JCITA), Counterintelligence Operations Qualification Course (CIOQC) or its predecessor the Advanced Foreign Counterintelligence Operations Course (AFCIOC).
• Demonstrated experience planning, developing, coordinating, and executing offensive CI operations against foreign intelligence entities.
• Experience developing and handling sources, operational leads, and targets to identify, develop, or exploit offensive CI operational opportunities.
• Experience conducting offensive CI operations jointly with Military Department CI organizations, Intelligence Community elements, and/or authorized foreign partners.

GL-09: Must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GL/GS-07 level or pay band in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that includes performing the following duties:

-Experience gathering and documenting facts from various sources and producing detailed written reports;

- Assisting in investigations of alleged or suspected violations of law;

- Experience analyzing records, data, or systems to identify discrepancies, patterns, or compliance issues;

- Experience conducting structured interviews or inquiries to gather information from people;

- Consolidating gathered information to produce a detailed report that presents evidence-based findings and supports a final conclusion or recommendation for action.

GS-11: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GL/GS-09 level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrate your ability in the following:

- Experience conducting or supporting federal criminal investigations in collaboration with federal law enforcement agencies.

-Independent Project Management: Experience independently planning and executing multi-step projects or inquiries from start to finish.

- Complex Data Synthesis: Experience managing and synthesizing multiple streams of information (e.g., records, interviews, open-source data) to produce a comprehensive analytical product.

GS-12: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level, demonstrating leadership and expertise in planning and conducting complex criminal investigations. This experience must include tasks such as:

- Experience serving as the lead investigator on felony-level cases (e.g., homicide, sexual assault, major fraud, espionage).

- Experience applying advanced investigative techniques, such as court-authorized electronic surveillance.

- Experience developing cases for federal prosecution and presenting evidence to a U.S. Attorney's Office.

- Experience applying provisions from the UCMJ, U.S. Code, and international law to investigations.

GS-13: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level that demonstrates mastery of the investigative field and the ability to operate at a strategic level. This experience must include tasks such as:

- Strategic Management: Planning and managing large-scale, multi-jurisdictional, or transnational investigations.

- Policy Development: Developing or influencing agency-wide investigative policies, procedures, or doctrine.

- Expert Consultation: Providing expert technical advice to senior leadership on critical law enforcement operations.

- Advanced Intelligence Fusion: Collecting and analyzing operational and strategic intelligence from a wide range of sources, including federal, state, local, military, and foreign government partners.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

GL-09: SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: master's or equivalent graduate degree

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2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree

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LL.B. or J.D., if related. OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.

GS-11: SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

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3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree

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LL.M., if related OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Additional information

LOCALITY PAY WILL BE CALCULATED BASED UPON GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION.

LAW ENFORCEMENT AVAILABILITY PAY (LEAP) UP TO 25% WILL BE CALCULATED BASED UPON THE FINAL RATE OF PAY (BASE AND LOCALITY PAY)

This position is covered by the Department of War Priority Placement Program.

The position advertised has been exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at:

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

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.

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