Investigative Analyst

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience and/or education for the respective grade level in which you are applying: To qualify at the GS-09 level, you must possess: Specialized Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service performing (obtained in either the public or private sectors) (3) of the (5) duties listed below: Assisting in planning and conducting investigative analysis of routine cases and legal matters of concern; Collecting evidence or information from multiple sources for use in motions or at trial; Conducting research to identify patterns, trends, relationships, or possible criminal associations; Communicating and/or coordinating with prosecutors, law enforcement officials, public safety partners, or other criminal justice stakeholders; Assisting with meetings, information sharing, liaison activities, or implementation of public safety or law enforcement coordination initiatives. OR Successful completion of one of the following types of education in a related field, such as (law enforcement, forensic science, communications, criminal justice, business administration, psychology, or homeland security): a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree (such as an LL.B. or J.D.); OR 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree. My education was obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position. (You must submit transcripts.) OR A combination of specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and I have at least one year of graduate education as described in B, which when combined equals 100% of the requirements. To calculate your percentage of education, first determine the total number of hours that exceed 18 semester hours (or your school's definition of one year of graduate study) then divide the total number of your excess graduate semester hours by 18 (or your school's definition of one year of graduate study). To calculate your percentage of qualifying experience, divide your total number of months of qualifying experience by 12. Now, add the two percentages together. The sum of the percentages must equal at least 100%. (Only graduate education in excess of the first full year may be used in this calculation). (You must submit transcripts.) To qualify at the GS-11 level, you must possess: Specialized Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service performing (obtained in either the public or private sectors) (3) of the (5) duties listed below: Interpreting or applying laws, regulations, policies, or statutory authorities to conduct investigative analysis of law enforcement efforts; Reviewing evidence or information from multiple sources to identify patterns, trends, relationships, inconsistencies, or potential criminal or fraudulent activity; Producing and disseminating comprehensive investigative reports to attorneys or law enforcement officials that report and publish facts clearly, concisely, accurately and logically, both orally and in writing; Providing direct litigation support to attorneys and/or law enforcement officials such as creating audio-visual materials such as graphs, charts, and videos; or compiling documents, evidence and audio-visual materials demonstrating analytical findings; or arranging for the secure storage, preservation, organization and indexing of voluminous documentary evidence; Testifying in criminal proceedings as it relates to work product and/or findings. OR Successful completion of one of the following types of education in a related field, such as (law enforcement, forensic science, communications, criminal justice, business administration, psychology, or homeland security): a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or possession of a LL.M degree. Graduate level education must demonstrate the competencies necessary to do the work of the position. (You must submit your college transcripts.) OR A combination of the above-described graduate education and specialized experience. Only graduate level education in excess of the first two years can be used in this calculation. To calculate your percentage of graduate education, first determine the total number of graduate level hours that exceed 36 semester hours (or your school's definition of two years of graduate study), then divide the total number of your excess graduate semester hours by 18 (or your school's definition of one year of graduate study). To calculate your percentage of specialized experience, divide the total number of months of qualifying experience by 12. Now, add the two percentages together. The sum of the percentages must equal at least 100%. (You must submit your college transcripts.) IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT 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. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. One year at the GS-09 is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. You 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; recommended SF-50s include promotions and step increases (within grade increases). The United States Attorney's Office for the District of New Hampshire represents the federal government in the United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire. To protect the people of the District of New Hampshire, the United States Attorney's Office prosecutes violations of federal law and represents the United States in civil litigation in the District. This position is also being announced to all US Citizens and Nationals under 26-NH-12951442-DE.