Investigative Analyst

Summary The incumbent provides investigative support and assists with the Technical Equipment Program. This includes assisting with the implementation of training for special agents, ensuring compliance with privacy and civil liberties laws, and supporting the daily operations of the program. This job is open to Federal employees - Competitive service Current or former competitive service federal employees. Veterans Individuals with disabilities Special authorities Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations. Clarification from the agency Current Federal employees serving under a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service; applicants with reinstatement eligibility; applicants eligible for appointment under special appointing authorities; special selection priority consideration under either the Career Transition Assistance Program or Interagency Transition Assistance Program for well-qualified displaced or surplus candidates Duties The incumbent provides investigative support and assists with the Technical Equipment Program. This includes assisting with the implementation of training for special agents, ensuring compliance with privacy and civil liberties laws, and supporting the daily operations of the program. The role requires staying updated with relevant policies, such as those outlined in current and future Executive Orders, and maintaining the integrity and effectiveness of technical investigative equipment to enhance public trust and safety. The incumbent will also be tasked with managing databases, preparing reports for review, and supporting the investigative staff throughout the investigative process. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders. Major Duties and Responsibilities: A. Analytical Duties and Responsibilities: Provides Investigative Analysts (AI) program management support to the field, advising of and tracking mandatory training requirements for IAs, assisting with the establishment and participating in an IA working group, liaising with partner agency IAs, and helping to identify and implement knowledge sharing initiatives for the regional IAs. Responds to requests for support by interfacing via telephone, email and in-person with investigators needing database queries, spreadsheets, and similar administrative tasks. Works with technical experts to ensure the timeliness of the investigative activity. Analyzes computerized data for internal and external statistical reporting. Conducts official record checks involving querying law enforcement, public records, commercial and DOT computerized records-keeping systems and databases. Communicates with HQ Ops and Regional personnel about data resources and explores new ways to apply these data resources to emerging employee fraud trends. Maintains and updates computerized databases including entering data into and querying the investigative case management system (ICMS) for HQ Ops and other investigative offices on all investigations including documenting arrests, indictments, convictions, and other judicial, civil, and administrative actions, investigative techniques, and other reportable actions that occur during investigations. Serves subpoenas to witnesses and collects background information and financial reviews of subjects on behalf of case agents. Obtains and reviews other government and law enforcement agencies' investigative reports that relate to open investigations or projects. Determines what, if any, additional evidence needs to be collected or witnesses need to be interviewed to resolve the investigation. Accompanies agents to assist in the presentation of evidence they reviewed or facts they developed during the investigation to U.S. Attorney's Offices or local or state prosecutors. Provides testimony as needed on investigative analysis given to special agents for use in administrative and criminal court proceedings. Works with regional and HQ Ops based agents and investigators to assist in the timely reporting (within 24 hours) of significant events (safety-related events, enforcement actions, congressional inquiries, etc.) and their impacts. Assembles and maintains case files and ensures all relevant evidence and documentation is properly titled and assembled in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulations. B. Technical Investigative Equipment Program Support: Assists in training personnel on proper technical investigative equipment use, handling FOIA records requests, and performing regular quality checks to guarantee the reliability of the equipment and systems. Stays informed of technological advancements and legal changes that could affect the program's operation. Provides expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to agency management, special agents, investigators, and others on technical investigative equipment program. C. Procurement/Administrative Duties & Responsibilities: In addition to providing a wide range of technical and management advisory services, the incumbent coordinates administrative activities, and financial management, procurement and contracting with other regional staff to ensure an efficient and standardized approach to program and operational functionality within their assigned office or region. Establishes and oversees procedures for the receipt, review, and follow-up on requisitions for purchases from Federal and special funds for HQ Operations. Assigned authority for credit card use for office expenditures. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizen Successful completion of a background security investigation You may be subject to serve a 1-year probationary period. Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date Qualifications Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. 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. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement: GS-13: You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience researching various informational databases to collect relevant data and other facts and performing complex computations and analyses concerning data collected; Experience investigating criminal violations and relevant legal and policy constraints; Experience researching pertinent regulations and policy governing criminal investigation operations to relate investigative subject matter to intelligence needs; Experience following disclosure requirements to ensure proper use of confidential information; Experience using analytical, evaluative and research techniques to identify and evaluate large amounts of data obtained from various sources and preparing and disseminating finished reports; Experience utilizing oral and written communication techniques to clearly and effectively communicate with individuals of all ranks; Experience in using graphs, charts, spreadsheets, and computer print outs to interpret data; Experience providing significant research, data, analysis and/or report(s) that caused an initiation of a criminal investigation case(s) and/or contributed to the development/completion of a criminal investigation case(s); Experience performing work with minimal supervision; and training lower grade analysts and other support personnel in determining appropriate records research, manipulation of collected data, and in preparing final reports in order to promote consistency and proficiency in the support being rendered; Experience coordinating a national program; Experience with technical equipment or technical equipment program coordination Education Education: N/A Additional information Definition of Competencies Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations; to accomplish organizational goals; causes changes. Analysis: Identifies problems, determines accuracy and relevancy of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information e.g. technical, sensitive, controversial; makes clear and convincing presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Preference Eligibles who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after substantially completing an initial three-year term may apply under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA). Candidates will be asked to fill out a Declaration for Federal Employment (Optional Form 306). Individuals selected for positions will be required to certify that their application materials are accurate when they enter on duty. APPLICANTS MUST MEET QUALIFICATIONS BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL LIKE POSITIONS IN THE SAME DUTY STATION LOCATION. Candidates eligible for reinstatement must submit an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, from their last appointment.All status candidates must submit a copy of their most recent SF-50, and/or a copy of the last SF-50 that indicates they have competitive status. Any male applicant who was born after December 31, 1959, and who is subsequently selected for this position must certify that he is registered for the military selective service by the date he is to enter on duty. False certification may result in termination after appointment. Best qualified candidates will be responsible for arranging and paying for their own travel expenses in conjunction with any required interviews, unless they are already employed by the Office of Inspector General at the U. S. Department of Transportation. Relocation expenses will NOT be paid. 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits 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. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Applicants will be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position. Applicants who meet the qualification requirements will be further evaluated on their responses to the on-line announcement questions. Eligible applicants will receive a numerical rating based on their responses to the application questions for this position submitted on-line via These responses must be substantiated by your on-line resume. Applicants who do not respond to the application questions may be rated ineligible. NOTE: If you exaggerate or falsify your experience, education and/or your responses to questions, your ratings are subject to change or you may be removed from employment consideration. Applicants who fail to submit all applicable required documentation, in addition to their resumes, will be considered ineligible for further consideration for this announcement. The Human Resources Office is ultimately responsible for determining your final rating. Please ensure that your resume and application provide enough detail to support your answers to the Vacancy Specific Questions. You may preview questions for this vacancy. 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits 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 As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. Resume: Your resume must support the specialized experience described in this announcement and provide enough detail to support your answers to the Vacancy Specific Questions. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy. For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position. For additional information see: What to include in your resume Resume Writing Transcripts: You MUST provide current up to date transcripts to support your educational claims. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.A degree audit is unacceptable. Word format will not be accepted. FEDERAL APPLICANTS: For consideration as a federal employee, you must submit a SF-50 that verifies your highest competitive grade, full performance level, and eligibility as a federal applicant. DO NOT submit an award SF-50 as these often do not verify grade or eligibility. For consideration for a promotion, Box 4 of the SF-50 must show a date that is at least 52 weeks prior to the job announcement closing. We recommend submitting your last promotion SF-50, current SF-50 or within-grade increase SF-50. Pay adjustment raise SF-50s for the current year will not support the 52 weeks' time-in-grade requirements. Merit Promotion - All current Federal employees must submit a recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) documenting proof of competitive status, tenure, current grade level and full performance level of the position held.All reinstatement eligibles/former Federal employees must submit a SF-50 documenting proof of competitive status, tenure, grade level and full performance level of the position. PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL : Provide a copy of your most recent rating of record (i.e., final annual performance appraisal issued and signed by appropriate management official). If the rating of record you submit is not dated within the last 18 months, you must provide an explanation in your application as to why one has not been issued within the past 18 months. Non-competitive eligibles - must submit proof of eligibility (i.e., SF-50 documenting the full performance level of a position held on a permanent basis). DD-214 and/or SF-15 - To receive consideration including veteran's preference points, all veterans must submit a copy of their DD-214 (copyMember #4).If you are claiming 10-point preference, you must submit your SF-15 (revised 10/13) form is available at you are claiming preference eligibility as a disabled veteran , you must submit proof of entitlement of this preference which is normally a valid letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs certifying to the present existence of the service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of your disability.If you are a current service member, in lieu of a DD-214, you may submit a statement from your military personnel center certifying the nature and dates of your service and expected date of separation. VEOA - Preference Eligibles or veterans who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after substantially completing an initial three-year term may apply under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA). All veterans applying under the VEOA authority must submit a copy of their DD-214 (copy Member #4). If you are a current service member, in lieu of a DD-214, you may submit a statement from your military personnel center certifying the nature and dates of your service and expected date of separation. SCHEDULE A - You must submit your certification from a State Vocational Rehabilitation Office or the Department of Veterans Affairs that you are likely to succeed in the performance of the position. CTAP/ICTAP - If eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), a copy of your certificate of surplus status, certificate of expected separation, or a specific Reduction-in-Force notice establishing your eligibility under CTAP/ICTAP.CTAP/ICTAP candidates must meet all qualification requirements for the vacant position to include any selective factors; meet the definition of best qualified; and be able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry. Documents may either be uploaded or faxed to . The requested information MUST be received by fax within 48 hours prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement (not including Saturdays, Sundays or government holidays). If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. How to Apply Applications submitted via must be received before midnight eastern time on the closing date of the announcement. No extensions will be granted.If you fail to submit a COMPLETE on-line resume, you WILL NOT be considered for this position. Please make sure that the responses provided in the questionnaire are fully supported by your resume, that your resume is detailed and you have highlighted your most relevant experience for this position (to include starting and ending dates of employment for each position held), and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity. If you fail to provide this information, it may result in you being rated "ineligible" or "not qualified" for this position. If you exaggerate or falsify your experience, education and/or your responses to questions, your ratings are subject to change or you may be removed from employment who do not respond to the application questions will be rated ineligible. If applying on-line poses a hardship to any applicant, the Servicing Personnel Office listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications are submitted on-line by the closing date. Applicants must contact the Servicing Human Resources Office PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE to speak to someone who can provide assistance for on-line submission.Requests for extensions will not be granted. Agency contact information Karen Muller Phone TDD Fax Email Address DOT, OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL 1200 New Jersey Ave SE West Building, Room W71-123 Washington, District of Columbia 20590 United States Next steps Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking.The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.You will be notified of your application status by the servicing human resources specialist via e-mail.It is essential that you have a current e-mail address on file and remove any restrictions from your e-mail account that may prohibit our contacting you via e-mail. You may also check the status of your . Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Financial suitability New employee probationary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy Selective Service Signature and false statements Social security number request Required Documents Resume: Your resume must support the specialized experience described in this announcement and provide enough detail to support your answers to the Vacancy Specific Questions. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy. For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position. For additional information see: What to include in your resume Resume Writing Transcripts: You MUST provide current up to date transcripts to support your educational claims. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.A degree audit is unacceptable. Word format will not be accepted. FEDERAL APPLICANTS: For consideration as a federal employee, you must submit a SF-50 that verifies your highest competitive grade, full performance level, and eligibility as a federal applicant. DO NOT submit an award SF-50 as these often do not verify grade or eligibility. For consideration for a promotion, Box 4 of the SF-50 must show a date that is at least 52 weeks prior to the job announcement closing. We recommend submitting your last promotion SF-50, current SF-50 or within-grade increase SF-50. Pay adjustment raise SF-50s for the current year will not support the 52 weeks' time-in-grade requirements. Merit Promotion - All current Federal employees must submit a recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) documenting proof of competitive status, tenure, current grade level and full performance level of the position held.All reinstatement eligibles/former Federal employees must submit a SF-50 documenting proof of competitive status, tenure, grade level and full performance level of the position. PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL : Provide a copy of your most recent rating of record (i.e., final annual performance appraisal issued and signed by appropriate management official). If the rating of record you submit is not dated within the last 18 months, you must provide an explanation in your application as to why one has not been issued within the past 18 months. Non-competitive eligibles - must submit proof of eligibility (i....

Created: 2024-11-05