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Information Technology Specialist

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys · Department of Justice

This job in plain English

This Information Technology Specialist job is with the Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the U.S. Attorneys' Office in San Diego, California. It supports litigation, which means helping attorneys prepare cases for trial using computers, databases, and audio and video evidence. The job requires a Top Secret security clearance, a drug test, and occasional travel.

1 vacancy; the agency may also fill more positions from this announcement.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

The job is open to the public, but you must be a U.S. citizen or national. The agency clarified that this means all U.S. citizens.

What you would do

  • Analyze litigation support needs and recommend strategies to meet them.
  • Organize case documents and build databases for mass uploading.
  • Train attorneys and staff on organizing case information and evidence.
  • Convert audio and video evidence into formats for trial presentation programs.
  • Troubleshoot and repair litigation support hardware, software, and audio-visual equipment.

Do you qualify for GS-12?

With experience: You need one full year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level in federal service. Specialized experience means providing data management litigation support for trial preparation, such as processing electronic discovery data, administering case evidence databases, or training others on litigation support technology.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of no more than two pages, showing job titles, employer contacts, month/day/year dates, hours per week if part-time, and duties
  • Online questionnaire (completed during the online application)
  • Resume or cover letter describing your experience with AI tools, simple AI automations, and checking AI output for accuracy
  • DD-214 or SF-15 if you claim veterans' preference
  • Proof of CTAP or ICTAP eligibility, with a recent performance appraisal, if you claim it

How you will be rated: Your application package is rated under DOJ's category rating process and placed in Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified. You must also pass an online USA Hire assessment with a cut score; you are removed if you score below it, do not finish it, overstate your qualifications, or cheat.

Tips for this job:

  • Keep your resume to two pages or less, since a longer resume makes you ineligible.
  • Describe your experience with generative AI tools, building simple AI workflows, and checking AI output, as the announcement asks.
  • Give the month, day, and year for every job start and end date to receive full consideration.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Occasional travel may be required.

Incentives and relocation: The announcement says a recruitment or relocation incentive may be considered based on qualifications. It also says relocation expenses will not be authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizen or national
  • Top Secret security clearance
  • Background check with fingerprint, credit, and tax checks
  • Drug test
  • Selective Service registration for men born after December 31, 1959
  • One-year probationary period if selected
  • Must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$102,246 – $132,923 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-12 · General Schedule
Location
San Diego, California
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Top Secret
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Information Technology Management (2210)
Announcement
27-SDCA-13099887-DE

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