Forensic Systems Analyst

Company: Internal Revenue Service
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: October 20, 2024

Job Description:

Duties

WHAT IS THE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION?



A description of the business units can be found at:



Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:

Criminal Investigation, Cyber and Forensics Services



The following are the duties of this position at the full working level:

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• Develops and interprets policies and procedures governing operations throughout CI. Specifically, the work of this position involves developing revising, and/or influencing the acceptance of interagency agreements, and developing and implementing CFS policies and procedures impacting forensic and cyber investigations conducted throughout CI. Analyzes research results to identify trends in the field of forensics and emerging issues which may require modification of Service procedures and/or policies. Communicates findings to colleagues and supporting customers.
  
• Anticipates the effects of changing business requirements and new forensic techniques on CI strategic planning. Identifies potential problems in attaining goals and recommends modifications to strategic plans or forensic systems to address these changes.
  
• Governs, configures, and manages forensic systems, including ensuring applications currently meet business requirements, reporting, workflows, security, and scientific procedures. Continually evaluates forensic systems and recommends changes to meet new policies, processes, reporting requirements, or legislation. Provides expert technical advice, training, guidance, troubleshooting, and recommendations to management and lab personnel regarding forensic applications and systems.
  
• Periodically review access and security logs from forensic systems, manage security groups, user enrollment, SLAs/O&M contracts, and disaster recovery. Develops new and improved automation, methods, techniques, and training for other forensic examiners and design services to support mission.
  
  ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
  
  
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  • The Center for Science and Design is a an accredited (ANAB) traditional forensic service laboratory. They provide examinations and services in Latent Prints, DNA Collection, Questioned Documents, Chemistry, Polygraph, Audio, Video, and Image Enhancement, and Trial and Design Services. The examinations and services provided assist in criminal tax investigations and a detailed report is issued for each request. Knowledge and experience within traditional forensics is preferred.
    
  • Previous knowledge or experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and Digital Asset Management Systems. These are the two main systems that allow the laboratory to operate, maintain the proper custody history of evidence, and issue examination reports. These systems allow you to enter and track evidence from start to finish, administrative and examination documentation is also entered in these systems with audit history. This information is what is used to create the examination report for those forensic disciplines in the laboratory. These systems require operation and maintenance, they also require procurement knowledge when requesting multiyear service contracts.
    
    
    
    
    Requirements
    Conditions of Employment
    
    
    
    
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    • Must be a U.S. Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. (Birth certificate showing birth in the U.S; Unexpired U.S. Passport; Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization; or Report of Birth Abroad of a U.S. Citizen (Form FS-240))
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      Qualifications
      
      You must meet the following requirements by the losing date of this announcement OR time of referral:
      
      
      
      SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-14: You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience in applying the laws and regulations to investigation and enforcement work and supporting systems. The experience at this level includes developing new techniques, processes, and approaches, and requires mastery of advanced principles and concepts sufficient to develop agencywide policies, procedures, strategies, and new forensic techniques. Experience and knowledge of criminal statutes and procedures to identify the need for new forensic systems, techniques, and methodologies, and to solve these problems using demanding technologically advanced methods and innovative approaches. Experience with technical solutions and systems for forensic processes, management, and deployment of those solutions. Experience with the CI mission and CI enforcement programs to develop policies and procedures related to the assigned forensic specialty. Experience with a wide range of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques, both qualitative and quantitative, to accomplish complex projects or studies of broad scope. Experience with oral and written communications techniques to prepare and present papers, reports, manuals, and directives, to deliver briefings, and to meet and deal with managers and employees at all levels.
      
      
      
      Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or 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/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.
      
      
      
      For more information on qualifications please refer to .
      
      
      
      Education
      
      For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.
      
      
      
      A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to .
      
      
      
      FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click (Section 3, Explanation of Terms) or for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.
      
      
      
      Additional information
      
      
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      • A 1-year probationary period is required. Note: Current Federal employees may be required to serve a new probationary period (5 CFR 315.802(b)).
        
      • Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.
        
      • Drug test with a negative result is required.
        
      • Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
        
        
      • We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Additional jobs may be filled.
        
        
      • This is a non-bargaining unit position.
        
      • Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday, Day Shift
        
      • Alternative work schedule, staggered work hours or telework may be available.
        
      • In the event that a building is closed due to rent management, new hires may be placed in a local commuting location.
        
      • Telework Eligible Positions: Telework eligible positions do not guarantee telework. Employees must meet and sustain IRS telework eligibility requirements (e.g., reporting at least twice a pay period to your assigned Post of Duty (POD)) and supervisor's approval to participate in the IRS Telework Program. Employees must also be within a 200-mile radius of their official assigned post-of-duty (POD) while in a telework status. As a reminder - If you are selected for a position, you are responsible for reporting to your designated POD (location) on the negotiated start date or as directed by management.
        
      • Relocation expenses - NO
        
      • Selections will be based on business needs, with consideration given to location preference. Though many locations may be listed, you will be limited to a maximum of five (5) location choices. Please consider each location carefully when applying and make your selections in priority/preference order..
        
      • Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
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        Benefits
        
        
        
        A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .
        
        
        
        
        
        
        Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        Required Documents
        
        
        The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English.
        
        
        
        
      • Online Application - Questionnaire
        
      • Education - See Education Section above
        
      • Registration/License (If Applicable) - active, current registration/license
        
        
        
        
      • High School Diploma (or equivalent) - If you are 16 or 17 years of age, you MUST submit documentation of graduation from high school (or equivalent); OR completion of a formal vocational training program; OR statement from school authorities agreeing with your decision to pursue employment rather than continuing your education.
        
        Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
        
        
        
        
        How to Apply
        
        This Direct Hire Public Notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection. Your application will remain active through the open period of this Public Notice. Applicants will be referred on a first in, first out basis. Those applicants who are applying earlier in the process will stand a much better chance of being referred for consideration in the selection process.
        
        
        
        The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on 10/18/2024 in this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on 10/18/2024.
        
        To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link:
        
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        • To complete, you must click the "Submit Application" button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/18/2024.
          
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          Agency contact information
          
          
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