Digital Forensic Examiner

GS-7: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-5 grade level. SE is defined as follows: Performed routine data searches to retrieve data andor digital evidence. Provided oral and written communications to exchange andor present IT related information. GS-9: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of 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 andor analytical support. Utilized computer related hardware and software to preserve, extract and analyze data andor digital evidence. GS-11: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-9 grade level. SE is defined as follows: Conducted routine examinations of data andor digital evidence, using established policies, procedures and precedent techniques. Utilized computer related hardware and software to identify, collect, examine, preserve, and duplicate data andor digital evidence. Communicated orally and in writing to prepare and present reports, briefings, information and findings obtained during investigations. Provided guidance to a variety of internal and external stakeholders in the examination and retrieval of data andor digital evidence, ensuring proper established practices and protocols are followed. GS-12: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. SE is defined as follows: Planned, coordinated and directed activities related to the examination, analysis, and reporting of data andor digital evidence. Served as a Subject Matter Expert, providing onsite technical guidance and collaborating with stakeholders to examine data andor digital evidence to identify, diagnose, and resolve error and problem conditions. Served as a mentor to others, providing guidance and training on technical matters related to the collection and analysis of data andor digital evidence. Communicated findings andor opinions to stakeholders of IT related examinations conducted.