SUMMARY

Joining the Secret Service, Office of Field Operations, Chicago Field Office will allow you to draw on your technological expertise to perform complex network intrusion investigations, computer/digital media forensic examinations, as well as criminal case preparation and subsequent prosecution associated with the attempted criminal exploitation of the nation’s critical infrastructure.
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TO BE CONSIDERED QUALIFIED FOR THIS POSITION YOU MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE RESPECTIVE GRADE LEVEL IN WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING.

You qualify for the GS-12 level (starting salary $$99,069.00) if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level performing duties such as:

• Utilizing technical equipment and software to conduct network intrusion investigations, digital forensics and mobile forensics to support criminal cases.
• Providing computer forensic support to law enforcement investigations such as evidence seizure, data recovery and training.
• Assisting in the identification and collection of digital and/or mobile evidence to be used in support of a criminal investigation.

You qualify for the GS-13 level (starting salary $117,807) if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level performing duties such as:

• Conducting computer forensic analysis or network forensic analysis, and mobile device forensic analysis.
• Providing computer forensic support to law enforcement investigations such as evidence seizure, data recovery, and training.

THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS LISTED ABOVE MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

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.
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

EDUCATION

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone-no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

DUTIES

The selectee will serve as a Network Intrusion Forensic Analyst in the Office of Field Operations, Chicago Field Office. Typical work assignments include:

• Serving as a Network Intrusion Forensic Analyst performing digital forensic examinations and live analysis on operational computer systems and /or networks.
• Serving as a digital forensic analyst who utilizes specialized hardware and software to conduct complex digital forensic analysis in support of complex criminal investigations.
• Preparing technical written reports detailing the findings of their examination of digital evidence.
• Serving and testifying as a witness at trials in support of criminal proceedings.

Apply for this exciting opportunity to impact mission critical support for investigative operations and the associated research and administrative functions of the Secret Service. This Network Intrusion Forensic Analyst position starts at a salary of $99,069.00, GS-12 step 1, with promotion potential to $153,151.00 GS-13 step 10.

You qualify for the GS-12 level (starting salary $$99,069.00) if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level performing duties such as:

• Utilizing technical equipment and software to conduct network intrusion investigations, digital forensics and mobile forensics to support criminal cases.
• Providing computer forensic support to law enforcement investigations such as evidence seizure, data recovery and training.
• Assisting in the identification and collection of digital and/or mobile evidence to be used in support of a criminal investigation

You qualify for the GS-13 level (starting salary $117,807) if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level performing duties such as:

• Conducting computer forensic analysis or network forensic analysis, and mobile device forensic analysis.
• Providing computer forensic support to law enforcement investigations such as evidence seizure, data recovery, and training

Your application will be rated on the extent and quality of your experience, education and training relevant to the duties of the position. If you meet the minimum qualifications, a score will automatically be calculated based on your answers to the vacancy specific questions to place you in one of three categories. All answers provided in the online process must be substantiated by your resume. The competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this job are:

• Computer Forensics
• Forensics
• Oral Communication
• Written Communicatio