Investigative Analyst (Criminal Analyst)

Summary

This assignment is a 1-year non-reimbursable assignment.

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)

Investigative Analyst (Criminal Analyst)

Series Requested: 0132, 1801, 1802, 1805

Security Clearance: Secret

Virtual/Remote: No

Only current, full-time federal employees are eligible.

Resumes are reviewed every 30 days until selection/closing date.

This is a Detail, not a Developmental Rotation.

Supervisory approval form must be signed.

Duties

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This assignment is with the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) San Diego offices located in San Diego County. This is a 1-year non-reimbursable assignment and may be extended annually with the agreement of both agencies, not to exceed three years. Assignment will be based on professional background and development interest. GS Equivalent: 12/13 may apply. Resumes are reviewed every 30 days until selection/closing date.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a current permanent Federal employee
• Must have supervisory approval to apply to the Joint Duty Assignment. DHS 250-2 Application Form under "required documents" section.
• Must NOT have any pending/outstanding disciplinary actions
• Must have achieved a minimum of "meet expectations/proficiency" on latest performance appraisal/evaluation
• Must be currently at the grade level of the detail. *No Temporary Promotion Opportunity*
• The program does not apply to members of the Military service or contractors.

Qualifications

Qualifications required:

1. Applicants must have at least three (3) years of analytic experience in criminal investigations or intelligence operations, utilizing government, commercial, and open-source data to develop analytic products.
2. Applicants must have ability to work in fast-paced environment, apply analytical techniques and critical thinking skills, have excellent oral and written communications, and willingness to learn and navigate multiple system applications.
3. Applicants must have ability to work independently and as part of a team of other criminal analysts, criminal investigators, and partner agencies to collect information, conduct analysis, and develop usable leads in support of law enforcement operations.
4. Applicants must demonstrate use of sound analytical tradecraft in product development, versed in giving briefings and presentations, and advance and leverage inter- and intra-agency collaboration and coordination efforts.
5. Foreign language proficiency is preferred, but not mandatory.

Please read the following important information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application:

It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit appropriate documentation prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this Joint Duty assignment opportunity announcement.

Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated based on your resume.

Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:

1. Job Title (Include series and grade of Federal Job)
2. Duties (Be specific in describing your duties)
3. Name of Federal agency
4. Supervisor name, email, and phone number
5. Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)

Education

EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution for this position.

Additional information

**DHS does not offer any additional benefits beyond that which the Federal employee is already receiving.

If the position requires a security clearance, employees must have a SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance to placement AND must maintain that level of clearance while performing in the position.

Selected applicants for a JDA are requested to fulfill the items below during the JDA:

1. Complete the DHS Training Course 15 days prior to the arrival to the JDA.
2. Complete the DHS Joint Duty Assignment Progress Plan to include:
   • Phase 1: Establish assignment objectives within the first 30 days of the JDA.
   • Phase 2: Complete a self-assessment of the duties performed at the mid-point of the JDA.
   • Phase 3: Complete a final review within the last 30 days of the JDA.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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