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Summary This announcement is for current ICE employees seeking a lateral reassignment from GS-0132 Intelligence Research Specialist (Criminal Analyst) to GS-1805 Investigative Analyst (Criminal Analyst). Organizational Location: These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations, in Location Negotiable After Selection, United States. Selections will be made in the current duty location only. Responsibilities This announcement will be used to fill GS-1805 Investigative Analyst (Criminal Analyst) positions within the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations, Office of Intelligence. This announcement will not be used to reassign or promote current employees to a different geographical location. As an Investigative Analyst (Criminal Analyst), at the full performance level (GS-13), you will perform the following duties: Support law enforcement operations and contribute to strategies to protect the homeland from criminals; Analyze and report on criminals, criminal conspiracies, and criminal networks; Apply all-source research, collections, and analysis to advance complex criminal investigations by illuminating criminal networks; Collaborate with fellow criminal analysts, criminal investigators, and inter-agency partners to disrupt and dismantle criminal networks; Mentor lower-grade criminal analysts on critical research, collections, and analytical processes and procedures; and Teach and enhance the Framework for Criminal Analysis. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. You qualify for the GS-09 grade level if you possess one of the following: Experience: One (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as: Researching, compiling, excerpting and summarizing information and data, and drafting reports of analysis under the guidance and instruction of a higher-grade Investigative Analyst (Criminal Analyst) or equivalent; Learning to research and draft graphics, charts, tables, matrices, maps, infographics and other illustrative devices; Developing and applying knowledge of a broad variety of instructional materials, guides, and manuals to support collection and analysis of criminal intelligence information; and Developing proficiency with law enforcement indices and/or internet-based open source, deep web, social media, and darknet sources of publicly available information. OR Education: A master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, a L.L.B/J.D., if related. Graduate level education must have been from an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of successfully completed post-high school education and experience. This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours satisfies the 1 year of full-time study requirement. You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one of the following: Experience: One (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as: Researching, compiling, excerpting and summarizing information and data, and drafting reports of analysis with limited guidance from a higher-grade Investigative Analyst (Criminal Analyst) or equivalent Researching and drafting graphics, charts, tables, matrices, maps, infographics, and other illustrative devices to clearly present information, analysis, and knowledge; Reviewing, evaluating, and contributing to the development of a broad variety of instructional materials, guides, and manuals to support the collection and analysis of criminal intelligence information under the guidance of a higher-grade Investigative Analyst (Criminal Analyst) or equivalent; Demonstrating an intermediate level of proficiency with law enforcement indices and/or internet-based open source, deep web, social media, and darknet sources of publicly available information; and Learning and applying standardized criminal analysis tradecraft including Framework products, methodologies, and structured analytical techniques. OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. Graduate level education must have been from an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of successfully completed graduate level education and experience. This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours satisfies the 1 year of full-time study requirement. You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess the following: Experience: One (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as: Selecting, compiling, summarizing and integrating excerpts, and briefing a variety of HSI Framework for Criminal Analysis intelligence products with little to no guidance from a higher-grade Investigative Analyst (Criminal Analyst) or equivalent; Researching and preparing graphics, charts, tables, matrices, maps, infographics, and other illustrative devices to effectively, informatively, and concisely present information, analysis, and knowledge; Independently reviewing, evaluating, and contributing to the development of a broad variety of instructional materials and technical reports to support the collection and analysis of criminal intelligence information; Demonstrating an advanced level of proficiency with law enforcement indices and/or internet-based open source, deep web, social media, and darknet sources of publicly available information; and Applying and developing HSI standardized criminal analysis tradecraft including Framework products, methodologies, and structured analytical techniques. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer 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. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. Education Additional Information View Common Definitions of terms found in this announcement. These are non-bargaining unit positions. Salary: The salary range indicated in this announcement reflects the lowest and highest potential salaries for this position. The actual salary range will be based on the applicable locality pay for the selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages. Promotion Potential: When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval. E-Verify: DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. Suitability: If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment. Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet these standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully obtain and maintain a background investigation for Top Secret as a condition of placement into this position. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Benefits: DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.