Investigative Analyst

About the role

The United States Attorney's Office, District of Montana seeks qualified candidates to fill the position of Investigative Analyst. Well-qualified surplus/displaced Federal employees (CTAP/ICTAP), current/former Federal employees in permanent competitive service positions (status candidates), VEOA eligibles, and those eligible for non-competitive appointment under special hiring authorities, e.g., Individuals with Disabilities, Military Spouses, former Overseas employees, VISTA/Peace Corps, some Land Management employees, and certain veterans, e.g., VRA, 30% Disabled.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing evidence obtained from investigators, analysts, and law enforcement officers and collects information relating to this evidence.
• Examining books, ledgers, payroll, cost reports, billing statements, invoices, correspondence, computer data, and other records pertaining to the transactions, events or allegations under investigations.
• Assisting in analysis and compilation of documents and physical evidence.
• Creating charts, graphs, video tapes, and other audio-visual materials for use in motions and at trial.
• Conducting independent research to reconstruct events, establish possible criminal associations, detect trends and develop case-specific subject profiles.
• Producing and disseminating investigative reports.

Requirements

Typical work assignments will include:

• Reviewing data to identify criminal or fraudulent activity;
• Collecting and analyzing evidence from law enforcement to prepare investigative reports;
• Evaluating evidence from various sources and creating graphs, charts and videos from data to assist fraud prosecutors and agents.

Qualifications

• GS-09: At least ONE full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS- grade level in Federal Service, or a combination of education and experience.
• GS-11: At least ONE full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in Federal Service, or a combination of education and experience.

Benefits

Includes paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, telework, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.

Pay

Details on pay scales and rates are available upon request.

Schedule

Information regarding the schedule is available upon request.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)

To be eligible for ICTAP consideration, you must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Additional information is available at this link.

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)

To be eligible for CTAP consideration, you must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information is available at this link.

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA)

To be eligible for a VEOA appointment, a veteran must be honorably separated and either a preference eligible or have substantially completed three (3) or more years of continuous active military service. Additional information is available at this link.

Special Employment Consideration

Persons with disabilities, veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more, certain other veterans, spouses of certain members of the armed forces, and returning Peace Corps volunteers are examples of individuals who are potentially eligible for non-competitive appointments. Additional information is available at this link.

Education

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information is available at this link.

Additional Information

Payment of relocation expenses will not be authorized.