Digital Operations Specialist

GS 09: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS 07 grade level. SE is defined as follows: Planned and completed assignments involving digital evidence and/or technical data while adhering to established instructions, policies, practices and procedures. Established and maintained working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to exchange information, provide recommendations, and analytical support on matters related to technical data and/or digital evidence. Communicated orally, in writing, and through reports, briefings, formal/informal training sessions, and other methods of information exchange on matters involving technical data and/or digital evidence. Utilized computer related hardware and software to collect, examine, preserve, and duplicate technical data and/or digital evidence while adhering to all legal authorities, policies, and guidelines. Troubleshoot errors and identified problems retrieving technical data and/or digital evidence. GS 11: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS 09 grade level. SE is defined as follows: Planned, interpreted, and refined the methods and technologies used to retrieve technical data and/or digital evidence to support digital operations. Established and maintained working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to exchange information, provide guidance, recommend new procedures and techniques to better support digital operations. Communicated orally, in writing, and through reports, briefings, formal/informal training sessions, and other methods of information exchange on matters involving technical data and/or digital evidence. Utilized computer related hardware and software to identify, collect, examine, preserve, and duplicate technical data and/or digital evidence while adhering to all legal authorities, policies, and guidelines. Troubleshoots errors and problems retrieving technical data and/or digital evidence ensuring proper policies and procedures are followed to prevent data loss and equipment damage. Provided onsite technical guidance as a Subject Matter Expert. GS 12: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS 11 grade level. SE is defined as follows: Initiated, established and maintained working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance information sharing and collaboration. Communicated orally, in writing, and through reports, briefings, formal training sessions, and other methods of information exchange on matters involving technical data and/or digital evidence. Utilized a variety of digital services and digital data storage systems to include equipment, processes, operating systems, software, programs, storage devices and other digital operations products to extract technical data form complex digital devices. Identified, troubleshoot, and correct complex errors and problems retrieving technical data and/or digital evidence ensuring proper policies and procedures are followed to prevent data loss and equipment damage. Provided onsite technical guidance as a Subject Matter Expert. Established and maintained effective internal quality controls over search and retrieval methods to safeguard the collection of technical data and/or digital evidence and comply with appropriate laws and regulations.
Are you interested in a career with the FBI as a Digital Operations Specialist (DOS)? The DOS uses their expertise of common and uncommon technologies and data platforms to assist investigative teams with identifying, seizing, and understanding digital evidence related to activities encountered during an investigation.