Investigative Analyst

Investigative Analyst

Department: Department of Justice

Location(s): New York, New York

Salary Range: $72737 - $114413 Per Year

Job Summary: For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit www.justice.gov/usao/ As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

Major Duties:

• This announcement is to fill multiple positions in the United States Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York Digital Forensics Unit (DFU), and the Complex Analytical Social Media Enhancement (CASE) Team. The mission of Digital Forensics Unit is to provide law enforcement with the ability to capitalize on cell phone, internet and social media data seized during investigations. Typical work assignments for Investigative Analysts assigned to the DFU include: Perform mobile device exploitation and search warrant analysis using Cellebrite, Axiom and other digital forensic tools. Capture cloud data, including web sites, social media accounts, email accounts, and other sources of online data. Prepare reports of forensic cell phone analyses. Testify in court regarding cell phone extractions and chain of custody. Serve as a direct liaison and the focal point for agency personnel engaged in cell phone extractions. The mission of the CASE Team is to provide analytical case support by reviewing complex and voluminous case data. Investigative Analysts work alongside special agents and law enforcement officers. Typical work assignments for Investigative Analysts assigned to the CASE TEAM include: Analyze call detail and email records to identify frequency, common call analysis, and time zone conversion. Analysis of social media and digital evidence of one or more targets to identify common data points, commonalities, and patterns in a unified view (i.e., timelines, power points). Map cell sites and GPS tracking data. Testify in court. Serve as a direct liaison and the focal point for agency personnel engaged in case analytical support. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Qualifications: To be qualified at the GS-09 level, you must meet at least ONE of the following conditions, as defined below: Specialized Experience, Education, or a combination of Education and Experience. Specialized Experience: To be qualified at the GS-09 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in federal service. Specialized experience is defined as supporting investigative, enforcement, or compliance processes by gathering, analyzing, and organizing information from various sources such as databases, witnesses, and Federal, State, and local agencies; performing investigative support tasks; collecting and disseminating criminal and/or threat information; analyzing and mining cell phone data; preparing detailed reports, and identifying relevant facts to establish preliminary findings. Education: One of the following types of education in a related field (e.g., Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, Accounting, Homeland Security, Counter Terrorism, Political Science): a Master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education, or an LL.B or J.D. Education must be in an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position. Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. In order to qualify based on a combination, graduate education must be in excess of one full year. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)- The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)-The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. 1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. 2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. (It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.) 3. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12868663 You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you are unable to apply online, contact Mayra Campos at Mayra.Campos@usdoj.gov or (212) 637-2570 as soon as possible to arrange an alternative application process. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 02/05/2026 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your proof of submission in the event verification is needed. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.

Application Deadline: 2026-02-05