Investigative Analyst - CIPCD Job

Vacancy No. IA 25-70A-12789404-DR Department Office of the Inspector General, USPS
Salary $110,038.00 to $156,755.00 Grade 13 to 13
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 8/26/2025 Close Date 9/2/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Cleveland, OHDallas, TXArlington, VA


Summary

*PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL, UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE, UNITED STATES POSTAL INSPECTION SERVICE AND POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION EMPLOYEES. OTHER APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Current United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General, United States Postal Service and United States Postal Inspection Service and Postal Regulatory Commission Employees only.

Duties

This announcement provides the opportunity for a reassignment/promotion to the position of Investigative Analyst, Journey Band, in the Office of Investigations (OI), Criminal Intelligence and Program Coordination Division (CIPCD), in one of the listed locations Arlington, VA, or Cleveland (Lakewood), OH or Dallas, TX. The successful candidate must be highly motivated, exhibit a high degree of leadership, and demonstrate experience supporting and assisting in complex criminal investigations. Bring your skills and voice to our team!

This position is being advertised at the Journey Band level, equivalent to a GS-13 grade level. The salary range for this position is $110,038 - $156,755. The salary figure includes locality pay.

Please note that the duties and responsibilities associated with this position may vary based upon the agency's needs at the time of hire. The following description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations.

  • Pro-actively review analytical tools, case management data, Postal records, and other law enforcement information to identify instances of criminal activity and develop targeting packages to be referred for action.
  • Leads or assists with special projects by performing in-depth and ad-hoc analysis of information from multiple data sources to assist data informed decision making at all levels.
  • Perform comprehensive data collection and analysis, utilizing a variety of data sources to identify trends, problems, or other related issues of major importance in support of criminal and administrative investigations.
  • Identify and develop sources of information, using structured data files, criminal intelligence databases, public information databases, reference manuals, and law enforcement reports. Research, extract, and evaluate information from those sources. Interpret the information as actionable intelligence for OIG investigators to detect, prevent, and respond to criminal activities.
  • Assist with training and conference development which may include presentations to large audiences.
  • Uses expert level knowledge to identify and develop sources of information, through the use of structured and unstructured data files, criminal intelligence databases, public information sources, internal Postal Service databases, reference manuals, and audit and law enforcement reports.
  • Independently researches, extracts, evaluates, and interprets collected data and information as actionable intelligence for field agents to detect, prevent, and respond to fraudulent activities.
  • Creates a variety of analytic products, such as relational databases, summary tables, comparison graphs, temporal analysis charts, association, and link analysis charts, to support audits and investigations.
  • Interacts with other agencies and build relationships with peers to share information and learn the latest developments in analytical tools and techniques to efficiently assist the OIG with mission related work.
  • Develops substantial knowledge of database applications and shares expertise with coworkers in support of agency goals and objectives.
Relocation expenses will not be paid.

Travel Required
  • Occasional travel - Selectee may be expected to travel for this position.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be a current USPS-OIG, USPS, USPIS or PRC employee
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Moderate Background Investigations security clearance
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a government-issued credit card
  • Must be able to pass a drug screening
  • Required to successfully complete a 12-month probationary period

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

You must meet ALL of the minimum qualifications listed below.
  • Currently a USPS OIG, USPS, USPIS or PRC career employee
  • At least 5 years of specialized experience in investigative analysis and data analytics relating to federal law enforcement investigations
  • Proficient in Advanced Microsoft Excel, i2 Analyst Notebook, Pen-Link, FINCEN analysis, ScanWriter, NCIC, and Power BI
  • Experience training others on investigative analysts' topic, data, etc.
  • Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, facts and circumstances of investigations to individuals and groups
  • Must have received a satisfactory performance rating on your previous two performance appraisals (Fiscal Years 2023 and 2024). If a performance appraisal is not available, you must submit a written statement stating the reason not available. (You must submit a copy of your latest two performance appraisals)
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
  • Proficient in methods of data management, analysis and data queries
  • Certified Fraud Examiner
  • International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts (IALEIA) Certification
Applicants that do not meet the eligibility requirements will not be considered.

EVALUATION FACTORS
You must have the experience, knowledge and skills as listed in EACH of the evaluation factors. Failure to demonstrate that you meet all of the evaluation factor requirements as listed below will result in a score of zero (0); an ineligible status, and you will not be referred for further consideration. Include your major accomplishments relevant to the position requirements in your resume.

Your resume MUST reflect that you have experience, knowledge and/or skills in each of the following Evaluation Factors listed below
  1. Knowledge of concepts, principles, and methods of data management, analysis and evaluation techniques.
  2. Knowledge of analytical tools, sources, databases, and methods of obtaining criminal investigative data.
  3. Ability to develop intelligence and conduct research to include developing, collecting and organizing data.
  4. Skill in the use of investigative case management and tracking systems.
  5. Skill in analytic methodologies, critical thinking, research and computer literacy.
  6. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing facts and circumstances of investigations to individuals and groups.
You will no longer be considered for this position if you: fail to respond to all of the questions in the self-assessment questionnaire; or receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor.

Failure to demonstrate that you meet all evaluation factor requirements will result in a score of zero (0). Upon receipt of a zero score, you will be deemed "not minimally qualified," and you will not be referred for further consideration.

In order to be considered for this position, you must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM EST on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, which includes the following documents:
  • A Resume, which MUST reflect that you have experience, knowledge and/or skills in each of the Evaluation Factors listed above
  • Performance Appraisal (FY 2023 and 2024) with Coaching and Review Phase comments and must have received at least a met expectations rating. If unable to provide, please submit a written statement stating the reason it is not available. (You must submit a copy of your latest two performance appraisals).

Education

Education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Applicants can verify accreditation here: www.ed.gov.

Special Instructions for Candidates with Foreign Education:
Education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in U.S. education programs. You must submit all necessary documents to a private U.S. credential evaluation service to interpret equivalency of your education against courses given in U.S. accredited colleges and universities.
For further information visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications

Additional information

Pay is only part of the compensation you will earn working for the USPS OIG. We offer a broad array of benefits programs:

Effective January 1, 2025, due to the Postal Service Reform Act (PSRA), USPS employees (including USPS OIG) and retirees will transition from the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program to the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program.
Detailed information about eligibility and enrollment will be provided upon hiring. For more information, visit the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program website at https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/pshb/#url=Overview

We offer Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Care Insurances and Flexible Spending options as well.

Retirement and Thrift Savings. For more information about these programs see https://www.opm.gov/retire and http://www.tsp.gov/.

Flexible Work Schedules. USPS OIG offers a range of family friendly flexibilities including flexible work schedules, telework and employee assistance programs.

Leave and Holidays. In addition to 11 paid holidays each year, you will earn 13 days of paid sick leave and 13 to 26 paid vacation days each year depending on your years of service.

For further information, please refer to our website at: https://www.uspsoig.gov/frequently-asked-questions

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status: Exempt (Nonexempt employees are entitled to overtime pay; Exempt employees are not).

This agency provides Reasonable Accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please send an email to jobs@uspsoig.gov. The decision on granting an accommodation request will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

The Human Resources Office will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications required for this position. You will no longer be considered for this position if you: receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor; fail to attach all required documentation; if your application materials indicate that you are not minimally-qualified for this position; or if you fail to qualify on the interview. Only the top-rated candidates will be referred to a review official or the selecting official for further consideration. Top-rated applicants may be required to participate in an interview. Your rating may be further adjusted or rated as ineligible by the review official or the selecting official based on your interview performance. Once all applicant scores are finalized, the selecting official will make a final decision. NOTE: If you receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor or on the interview, you will be considered NOT MINIMALLY QUALIFIED for the position and rated ineligible. Applicants for this position may be interviewed one or more times as part of the hiring process. During interviews, applicants may not use any AI tool or virtual assistant (such as ChatGPT) to help them answer questions, except for accessibility tools used as part of a reasonable accommodation. Applicants who fail to follow these rules will be disqualified from the hiring process.

Required Documents

You must submit all required documents by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date of this announcement, Vacancy Announcement IA 25-70A-12789404-DR, by closing date Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

1. RESUME - Required, when completing your online application or uploading your resume, you must categorize it as a "Resume" document). IMPORTANT: You will be asked questions in the self-assessment questionnaire. It is essential that your resume and supporting documentation provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses to the self-assessment questionnaire.

2. COMPLETE OCCUPATIONAL QUESTIONNAIRE. Click the "Apply Online" button and follow the prompts to complete the Occupational Questionnaire. (Required: You must click on "Submit My Answers" button at the end of the Questionnaire to complete this process)

3. PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS (FY 2023 and 2024) - Required, dated within the last 15 months. This is required from all applicants including USPS OIG, USPS, USPIS or PRC employees. If a PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL is not available, you must submit a separate statement with the reason a performance appraisal is not available. (Upload as "Performance Appraisal"). NOTE: An SF50 IS NOT acceptable as a performance appraisal.


4. SF-50 - Required, submit if USPS OIG, USPS, USPIS or PRC employee. You can access your Form 50 by logging into LiteBlue.usps.gov and accessing your eOPF.

5. UPLOAD SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS which may include:
  • Certificates or Licenses, if applicable. Upload and save as "Other" document.

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

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, Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 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.
  • You are strongly urged to read and print the entire vacancy announcement.

Agency contact information

Vacancy Inquiries
Address
OI - DAIGI 3 - Criminal Intel and Prog Coord Div
1735 North Lynn Street
Arlington, VA 22209
US

Next steps

Once the Occupational Questionnaire has been received you will receive an acknowledgement e-mail that your submission was successful. After a review of your application package has been completed, you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the Selecting Official.


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