Department: Department of Justice
Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia
Salary Range: $121785 - $187093 Per Year
Job Summary: This position is with the Asset Forfeiture Management Staff (AFMS) serving the AFMS Forfeiture Systems (FS) group. FS provides implementation and management services for the asset forfeiture community in the disciplines of information systems, infrastructure, and operations. Support includes development, modernization, and maintenance of custom and COTS business applications, such as the Consolidated Asset Tracking System (CATS) and other software.
Major Duties:
Qualifications: To qualify for the position of Information Technology Specialist (Infosec), at GS-2210-13/14you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below AND possess the required specialized experience specific to the series and grade you are applying to. If you are a current or former government employee on a permanent appointment in the competitive service, you will need to demonstrate 1-year (52-weeks) at the next lower grade level, to meet the time-in-grade requirements for this occupational series and grade. Additionally, please ensure to submit an applicable SF-50 (please refer to the "required documents" section for additional information). Basic Requirement: To qualify for the position of IT Specialist (Infosec) GS-2210-13/14, all applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: (1) Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. (2) Customer Service: Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. (3) Oral Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. (4) Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must meet the qualifications listed below: Specialized Experience: For the GS-13, 1-year (52 weeks) of specialized experience is required at the next lower grade level, GS-12 or equivalent pay band in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as coordinating requirements among organizational units in project design; providing guidance to ensure systems comply with department, or audit regulations; and developing, modernizing, or maintaining custom business applications, such as Consolidated Asset Tracking System (CATS), eShare, and SharePoint portals like eDocs. PERFERRED EXPERIENCE: Experience acting as a Forfeiture Systems' Customer User Group Representative (CUG) or 3 years of experience with DOJ-AFMS' Consolidated Asset Tracking System (CATS) and other Forfeiture Systems applications and an understanding of the complete asset forfeiture life cycle, legal requirements and agencies processes. For the GS-14, 1-year (52 weeks) of specialized experience is required at the next lower grade level, GS-13 or equivalent pay band in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as prioritizing and coordinating requirements among organizational units in project design and/or management of ongoing programs; providing oversight and guidance to ensure systems comply with legislative, department, or audit regulations; and developing, modernizing, or maintaining custom business applications, such as Consolidated Asset Tracking System (CATS), eShare, and SharePoint portals like eDocs. PERFERRED EXPERIENCE: Experience acting as a Forfeiture Systems' Customer User Group Representative (CUG) or 5 years of experience with DOJ-AFMS' Consolidated Asset Tracking System (CATS) and other Forfeiture Systems applications and an understanding of the complete asset forfeiture life cycle, legal requirements and agencies processes. You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by the 04/01/2026 of this announcement. Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.
How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the application questionnaire and submit your supporting documentation. Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/01/2026 to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: Click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Need Help? If you need help with USAJOBs or the application process, please see the USAJOBS Help or Application Manager Online Help websites which includes information on managing your account, creating an application, uploading documents, etc. Reasonable Accommodation: To request reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Kim Hall at kim.r.hall@usdoj.gov for assistance.
Application Deadline: 2026-04-01