Investigative Analyst (Polygraph Examiner/Quality Reviewer)

About the role

To combat drug trafficking, you have the power to contribute to national security and improve the quality of life for all Americans. This role requires a combination of analytical skills, attention to detail, and strong interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct polygraph examinations of investigative subjects identified in support of agency field offices.
• Identify information and report polygraph conclusions for potentially pre-disqualifying misconduct described by an applicant assisting agency in determining an applicants' eligibility.
• Verify applicant statements using polygraph disciplines to support adjudicative decisions by agency for the eligibility of applicants requiring public trust and access to national security.
• Advising various Staff Coordinators, Polygraph Program Manager, and Section Chief regarding polygraph operations and operations policy.
• Perform DEA polygraph examinations and/or polygraph quality control (QC) review of DEA polygraph examinations.

Requirements

• Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/).
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
• Incumbent is subject to random drug testing.

Qualifications

• At least one full year of qualifying specialized experience that is at least equivalent in difficulty and complexity to work performed at the GS-12 grade level.
• Conducting the Empirical Scoring System when reviewing polygraph software.
• Using practical experience in techniques relating to polygraph pre and post examination interviews to elicit information in support of adjudicative decisions regarding persons in access or requesting access to classified information and/or positions of public trust.
• Explaining relevant topics in a manner that differentiates disqualifying conduct from non-pertinent transgressions by a law enforcement applicant.
• Testifying in litigation as a sworn federal agent to any criminal confessions and/or admissions collected during the conduct of a polygraph examination.
• Providing technical review of examination files while following ethical, professional and technical standards.

Benefits

• Full annuity and full Federal salary.
• Annual and sick leave (not applicable for an intermittent work schedule).
• Full-time work schedules.
• Overtime (on a full schedule).
• New hires under this authority will be offered a non-status, term appointment in the competitive service not-to-exceed 3 years.

Pay

The pay for this position is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is flexible and may vary based on project demands.