Computer Investigative Forensic Specialist (CIFA)

About this role

Federal experience is not required. Experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or through Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-13: You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Conducting digital forensic support and analysis of electronic devices and digital media in accordance with established forensic procedures and standards, and legal requirements. Utilizing forensic software, analytical tools and investigative techniques to collect and interpret digital evidence and prepare forensic reports documenting findings and conclusions.

Managing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting forensic software, used in support of digital forensic investigations. Evaluating, designing and developing or administrating digital of forensic systems process or evidence management solutions to support operational needs. Providing technical guidance and recommendations related to digital forensic matters and communicating forensic findings and technical information through written reports, presentations, briefings or discussions with technical and non-technical stakeholders, management, law enforcement or legal personnel.

Supporting investigative or legal proceedings by explaining forensic processes or findings and assisting with the preparation and evaluation of digital evidence for administrative, civil or criminal proceedings. AND You must also meet the following requirement(s): PERFORMANCE RATING: Current federal employees must have at least a fully successful or equivalent performance rating to receive consideration. TIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT (TACA): By the closing date (or if this is an open continuous announcement, by the cut-off date) specified in this job announcement, current civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since their latest non-temporary appointment from a competitive referral certificate, known as time after competitive appointment.