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Job SummaryThe U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York prosecutes cases involving violations of federal laws and represents the interests of the United States government and its agencies in criminal and civil matters. The Office investigates and prosecutes a broad array of criminal conduct of every conceivable magnitude, even when the conduct arises in distant places.
QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience and/or education for the respective grade level in which you are applying: To qualify at the GS-11 level, you must possess: Specialized Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service performing (obtained in either the public or private sectors) (3) of the (5) duties listed below: Conducting criminal investigative analyses of data to identify leads, patterns, trends, subject profiles, or case findings; Using software such as, Penlink, Geotime, Cellebrite, and related investigative software, to analyze digital evidence or search-warrant returns, that may include mobile-device extractions, call-detail records, cell-site and GPS data, subscriber records, or social media evidence; Conducting reviews of voluminous amounts of data from a variety of investigative reports, search warrant returns and databases, to help identify investigative leads; Collaborating with federal prosecutors or law enforcement personnel to develop investigative strategies that help prepare cases for grand jury, motions, trial, or other court proceedings; Preparing reports, maps, charts, graphs, videos, or other presentations to orally present analytical findings and/or testify in court regarding investigative methods, analyses, conclusions, or results. OR Successful completion of one of the following types of education in a related field, such as (law enforcement, forensic science, communications, criminal justice, business administration, psychology, or homeland security): a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or possession of a LL.M degree. Graduate level education must demonstrate the competencies necessary to do the work of the position. (You must submit your college transcripts.) OR A combination of the above described graduate education and specialized experience. Only graduate level education in excess of the first two years can be used in this calculation. To calculate your percentage of graduate education, first determine the total number of graduate level hours that exceed 36 semester hours (or your school's definition of two years of graduate study), then divide the total number of your excess graduate semester hours by 18 (or your school's definition of one year of graduate study). To calculate your percentage of specialized experience, divide the total number of months of qualifying experience by 12. Now, add the two percentages together. The sum of the percentages must equal at least 100%. (You must submit your college transcripts.) IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) 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. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here.
Major DutiesThis Investigative Analyst provides investigative analysis related to legal matter. If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for providing Investigative Analyst support in the U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York, located in New York, New York, focusing in the areas of investigative support; legal support; intelligence. Typical work assignments will include: Creates charts, graphs, videos, and other related materials for use in investigations, motions and at trial. Capturing cloud data, including web sites, social media accounts, email accounts, and other sources of online data. Interpreting call detail records. Directing or assisting investigators in tracing leads, gathering information, and other records to the transactions, events, or allegations under investigation. Testifying in court regarding cell phone, social media, and other investigative analysis. Serving as a direct liaison and the focal point for agency personnel engaged in cell phone and social media analysis.