Duties
Primary responsibility is to serve as an Investigations Specialist (Digital Forensics) for AXI in the Investigative Services Division, Digital Forensics Branch, performing a mixture of routine, multiple, and varying assignments related to cyber investigations under the limited direction of a manager or more experienced technical specialist. He/she applies experience and detailed technical knowledge of digital forensics and cyber investigations to accomplish routine tasks and assignments, and regularly conducts digital media analysis providing assistance to Federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies.
Typical duties include but are not limited to:
Supports internal investigations within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) by planning and performing digital forensic examinations of digital, electronic, and mobile device data from a variety of sources with the goal of developing forensically sound evidence.
Coordinates with managers and other investigators on digital forensics issues to identify methods and procedures for recovery, preservation, and presentation of digital evidence; provide consultation throughout investigations on matters relating to digital evidence or digital investigative analysis.
Conducts digital forensics examinations, creates and reviews digital/computer forensics analysis reports, and documents procedures and policies in support of ASH, the Office of Investigations, and Professional Responsibility and other LOB/SO.
Applies sound digital forensic solutions to assignments and investigative tasks related to cyber investigations to include host based forensics, network based forensics, mobile forensics, and other investigative analysis.
Incorporates various forensics techniques to analyze enterprise, network, mobile, and host-based artifacts.
Researches and applies additional data sources and techniques to augment the effectiveness of the cyber investigations
program.
Demonstrates some independence in planning time and using assigned resources to accomplish assignments and small projects. Established policies/procedures provide guidance for most assignments, but allows some discretion to select the most appropriate approach.
Work is reviewed periodically during assignments and at completion to ensure timeliness and technical compliance with the requirements of the project or other work activity. Frequently refers difficult problems and work issues to a manager or more experienced technical specialist when guidelines are not available or applicable.
Responsibilities at the I-band
The incumbent will perform multiple, varying, and complex assignments as an Investigations Specialist (Digital Forensics) for AXI within the Investigative Services Division. Applies experience and advanced technical knowledge of Information Technology (IT) from enterprise resources while independently performs tasks and assignments related to Cyber investigations to include host based forensics, network based forensics, mobile forensics, enterprise forensics, and other investigative analysis.
Required Documents
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
Only supplemental documentation, e.g. transcripts or veteran's documentation will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded or emailed to Danielle.C.Long@faa.gov on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.
To qualify based on education, you must upload or fax a copy of your high school or college transcripts or certificates at time of application. If selected, official transcripts will be required prior to employment. All supplemental documents such as SF-50, DD-214 etc. must be received by the closing date of this announcement to be considered. These documents must be uploaded or emailed to Danielle.C.Long@faa.gov.
Applicants claiming eligibility for the Expanded Veterans Hiring Opportunity (EVHO), MUST submit a DD Form 214 reflecting character of service to verify eligibility by the closing date of the announcement as requested by the Human Resource Office. Eligibility for EVHO will be considered based on applicable documentation submitted by the closing date.
If you are a current or former Federal employee (including a current FAA employee), you
MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.
If you are a current Federal employee and need a current copy of your SF-50, please contact your personnel office. If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system
https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/. If you are a former Federal employee, you can obtain a copy of your SF-50 by writing the National Personnel Records Center Annex, 1411 Boulder Boulevard, Valmeyer, IL 62295. Additional information is available from this link:
https://www.archives.gov/st-louis/opf.
Expanded Veterans Hiring Opportunity (EVHO) are preference eligibles and veterans who are honorably discharged from the Armed Forces after completing at least three (3) years of continuous active service. Applicants claiming eligibility for EVHO,
MUST submit a DD Form 214 reflecting character of service to verify eligibility by the closing date of the announcement as requested by the Human Resource Office. Eligibility for EVHO will be considered based on applicable documentation submitted by the closing date.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.
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- Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
- Duties (be specific in describing your duties)
- Employer's name and address
- Supervisor name and phone number
- Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Salary (optional)
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Document Upload Guide, for more information on uploading and re-using the documents in your applications.
Next steps
Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
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