Digital Forensic Examiner

JOB DESCRIPTION

The position advertised has been exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze.

At the FBI, we don’t just hire talent — we build it from the ground up. We employ individuals who are ready to not only enhance their technical proficiency but also looking to contribute effectively to their teams.

Digital forensic examiners are key members of the Computer Analysis and Response Team (CART). You’ll be responsible for conducting forensic analysis on software and tools to collect and preserve digital evidence from crime scene investigations. Your expertise comprises a wide range of computer forensics tools and methodologies deployed in various settings.

When urgent situations demand immediate attention, digital forensic examiners are there to provide their invaluable support. You excel at forensic concepts and evidence collection, using your attention to detail to ensure the integrity of the investigation process. From initial data collection to report generation using advanced technologies, you are adept at every phase, always striving to outpace emerging threats by pushing the boundaries of your skills.

With the FBI’s specialized training and professional development courses, working at the Bureau will help you become more efficient, improve your skillset, and advance your career—all while making a significant impact on national security.

Set yourself apart. Apply today.

HOW TO APPLY

STEP 1: Click on the “Apply” button to be directed to the FBIJobs Careers website.

STEP 2: Click the “Start” button to begin. You will be prompted to either sign in to continue or register with FBIJobs if you don’t already have an account.

STEP 3: Follow the step-by-step process to submit your interest. You will be guided through each step. You must complete all sections of the form AND ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE ATTACHED to successfully submit your interest.

1. Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates.
2. Other supporting documents:

• College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement.
• Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later.

Please see instructions on the site for attaching documents.

SALARY LEVEL

Pay level for this position:

• GS 9–11: $52,727.00 – $82,938.00

Salary shown is the base salary for the grade levels. Salary is also commensurate with professional experience.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Plan, coordinate, and direct forensic science activities, including expert examinations, results reporting, training, and research that involve all aspects of digital evidence.
• Inventory, examine, retrieve, and perform comprehensive technical analyses of digital evidence without altering the original.
• Prepare crime-scene evidence for examination.
• Serve as technical consultant by providing up-to-date training in computer examinations detailing the latest technology, supporting information, and reviews of new products to agents, federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.
• May be required to testify in court as to the procedures and methods used to obtain data.
• Prepare and furnish authoritative oral and written reports on opinions and findings to stakeholders within the law enforcement community.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have (or be able to obtain) a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Clearance.
• Must be willing to travel as required.
• Must meet the FBI’s Employment Eligibility requirements.
• Must attend the in-residence Digital Forensic Examiner Certification course at the FBI Redstone Arsenal Campus.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

GS-9: Applicant must possess at least one year of specialized experience (SE) equivalent to the GS-7 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

• Planned and completed assignments while adhering to established instructions, policies, practices, and procedures.
• Established and maintained working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to exchange information, assisting in research while providing recommendations to methods and techniques to evaluate data, digital evidence, a variety of technologies and/or analytical support.
• Utilized computer related hardware and software to preserve, extract and analyze data and/or digital evidence.

GS-11: Applicant must possess at least one year of specialized experience (SE) equivalent to the GS-9 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

• Conducted routine examinations of data and/or digital evidence, using established policies, procedures and precedent techniques.
• Utilized computer related hardware and software to identify, collect, examine, preserve, and duplicate data and/or digital evidence.
• Communicated orally and in writing to prepare and present reports, briefings, of information and findings obtained during investigations.
• Provided guidance to a variety of internal and external stakeholders in the examination and retrieval of data and/or digital evidence, ensuring proper established practices and protocols are followed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

• Candidates must have a bachelor’s or higher from a U.S.-accredited college or university and at least 24 college level semester hours in one or more related disciplines.

OR

• Four years of full-time experience working as either a technician or forensic examiner (consistent with FBI digital evidence program definitions) within a digital evidence facility that supports criminal investigations and has an external accreditation or internal quality assurance framework.

All degrees must be verified by submitting college transcripts.

The FBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex, pregnancy and related conditions, or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors.