Investigative Analyst (Polygraph Examiner/Quality Reviewer)

About the role

This announcement seeks candidates to join the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) as Investigative Analysts (Polygraph Examiner/Quality Reviewer). Your work will contribute to combating drug trafficking and enhancing national security.

Status

Candidates, Non-competitive, Former Federal Employees with Reinstatement Eligibility, Land & base management, VEOA, Individuals with Disabilities, Military Spouses, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, Vista, Eligible Family Member, Special authorities, ICTAP, and CTAP.

As a Investigative Analyst (Polygraph Examiner/Quality Reviewer)

Your typical work assignments may include:

• Developing and conducting polygraph examinations of investigative subjects identified in support of agency field offices.
• Identifying information and reporting polygraph conclusions for potentially pre-disqualifying misconduct described by an applicant assisting agency in determining an applicant's eligibility.
• Verifying 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.
• Performing DEA polygraph examinations and/or polygraph quality control (QC) review of DEA polygraph examinations.

Qualifications

To qualify, you must meet the following requirements:

• Have 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.

Additional information

For reasonable accommodation at the Drug Enforcement Administration, please contact the Human Resources office listed in this announcement.

Recruitment and/or Relocation Incentives

Recruitment and/or relocation incentives may be considered and approved under conditions specified provided the agency has determined that the position is likely to be difficult to fill in the absence of an incentive and funding for such an incentive is available.

Overstating your qualifications

Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.

Agency and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP and ICTAP) candidates

CTAP and ICTAP candidates must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for selection priority. Candidates are considered well qualified if their knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) exceed the minimum qualifications described in the announcement.