Department of Justice

Investigative Analyst

Saint Croix, Virgin Islands Full time

Investigative Analyst

Department: Department of Justice

Location(s): Saint Croix, Virgin Islands

Salary Range: $61722 - $80243 Per Year

Job Summary: District of the U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Croix. The selectee of this position serves as an Investigative Analyst. You will be responsible for collecting and analyzing a variety of intelligence data, and processing, tracking and inputting warrants into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database.

Major Duties:

  • As an Investigative Analyst at the GS-1805-9 level, some of your typical work assignments may include: Gathering, researching, and analyzing various types of data from federal, state, local and public agencies. Providing administrative support and assistance to USMS Criminal Investigators in accomplishing activities for their assigned warrant cases. Reviewing, coordinating, maintaining, and recording actions on criminal cases, as well as initiate documentation. Reviewing cases for consistency and compliance with established rules and regulations.

Qualifications: GS-09 TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 grade level. (Must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted). You may qualify at the GS-1805-09 level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 level of the Federal Service that included: 1)Gathering and analyzing various types of data from Federal, state, local and public agencies; 2)Monitoring, evaluating and coordinating a variety of warrants (i.e., for escaped prisoners, parole and probation, bond defaults, etc.); 3)Assisting criminal investigators by coordinating investigative efforts; and 4)Utilizing a variety of law enforcement related databases to obtain, monitor and update appropriate information for investigations, warrants, prisoner data, etc. OR B. Master's or equivalent graduate degree in an accredited or pre-accredited college or university; or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or possession of a LL.B. or J.D degree, if related. Graduate level education must demonstrate the competencies necessary to do the work of the position, examples of qualifying fields include Criminal Justice, Psychology, Homeland Security, etc. (MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS). OR C. Combination of education and experience as listed above. (MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS). Subject Matter Expert - Qualification Assessment (SME-QA) Note: Subject matter experts will evaluate work experience listed in your resume based on the Specialized Experience Statements. Reasoning - Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions. Technical Competence - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on the job experience to perform ones job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. Criminal Programs Processing - Knowledge of the criminal programs processing procedure to review, coordinate, maintain, and record a variety of criminal case actions and to initiate the necessary documentation to complete the enforcement of the action. If you are qualifying with education, your education needs to demonstrate proficiency with the competencies identified above. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE CANNOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. All of your applications will appear on the Welcome page. The application record in your USAJOBS account provides an Additional Application Information page that provides information regarding the documentation you submitted and any correspondence we have sent related to this application. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. Click the following link to preview the application https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12899424

Application Deadline: 2026-03-11