Senior Investigative Analyst

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - Department of Transportation

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet either the education or specialized experience requirements for the grade at which you are requesting consideration. For the GS-11: On Experience, you must have at least one year of specialized experience, equal or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level, which included: Experience analyzing information obtained from case files, reports, industry representatives, and/or commercial and agency databases. Experience applying analytical, evaluative and research techniques to identify and evaluate data obtained from various sources Experience preparing investigative and/or analytical reports Experience communicating with parties in the industry, general public, and/or state and local entities on investigative results. Or on Education, you must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such degree, You can also have a combination of graduate education and experience. This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts, provided with your application. To qualify for the Grade 12, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11 it must include: Experience analyzing complex information obtained from investigative case files, law enforcement reports, industry representatives, and/or commercial and government databases Experience working as a certified Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Applicant’s can not qualify for this grade based on education. To qualify for the Grade 13, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12, it must include: Experience analyzing complex information obtained from grand jury material, law enforcement reports, industry representatives, and/or open-source and government databases. Experience working with the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NLETS) databases. Applicant’s can not qualify for this grade based on education. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing including ability to produce spreadsheets, charts, and graphs. Ability to effectively utilize available investigate resources. Ability to establish and maintain continuing working relationships with individuals at various levels in the public or private sectors. Knowledge and/or experience in working with financial agreements related to investigative resources such as NCIC, NLETS, CLEAR as a COR. Knowledge and/or experience in working with US DOJ Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) databases such as NCIC and NLETS. Minimally as a user, but ideally as a Terminal Agency Coordinator with audit experience. For all types of consideration, 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. For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
The position serves as a Senior Investigative Analyst preparing cases for prosecution that have been accepted by the United States Attorney’s Office. The incumbent is responsible for analyzing and presenting large volumes of sensitive law enforcement data used in prosecuting criminal violations of the Federal Odometer Law (49 USC Chapter 327) and certain USC Title 18 statutes. The position’s geographical area of responsibility covers the entire nation.

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