Investigative Analyst (DOMEX)
Customs and Border Protection · Department of Homeland Security
This job in plain English
This is a full-time Investigative Analyst job in Swanton, Vermont, with the U.S. Border Patrol Swanton Sector Intelligence Unit inside Customs and Border Protection. The work focuses on digital document and media exploitation (DOMEX) data used in criminal cases, conspiracy investigations, and Border Patrol operations. There is one vacancy, the job is covered by a union, occasional travel may be required, and a required training program is part of the job.
Can you apply?
Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.
- Displaced federal employeesFederal employees who lost or are losing their job through a reduction in force (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).
- Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.
This job is open to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and people who owe allegiance to the U.S. Certain federal employees, such as those in the CTAP, ICTAP or Reemployment Priority List programs, may get priority.
What you would do
- Analyze large amounts of complex data from multiple digital media sources.
- Maintain charts, graphs and documents that summarize program results.
- Develop techniques for gathering and applying DOMEX-related data.
- Compile and review DOMEX program data to find and fix discrepancies.
- Brief executives, managers and leadership on DOMEX program activities.
Do you qualify for GS-12?
With experience: You need 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-11). The experience must involve processing DOMEX data, reporting and presenting findings, navigating digital media systems, record management, or analyzing complex data from multiple digital sources. Your resume must clearly show how you meet this requirement or you will be found ineligible.
Licenses and certifications you need:
- Valid state driver's license at the time of appointment
How to apply well
What to send:
- Resume of no more than two pages showing full legal name, phone number and job details
- Resume dates in MM/DD/YY format, hours worked per week, job title, series, grade and salary
- Resume that explicitly shows how you meet the experience requirement
- Responses to the job questionnaire and USA Hire Competency Based Assessment
- Separation notice, SF-50, and performance rating if claiming CTAP, ICTAP or RPL priority
- DD-214 if claiming veterans' preference
- SF-50s recommended if you are a current or former federal employee
- Reasonable accommodation request documentation if requesting one for the assessments
How you will be rated: You are rated on your application materials, your questionnaire answers, and your USA Hire online assessment results. Qualified applicants are placed in Highly Qualified, Well-Qualified or Qualified categories, and the best-qualified may be referred to the hiring manager for an interview.
Tips for this job:
- Your resume must explicitly show how you meet the one year of specialized experience, or you will be found ineligible.
- Keep your resume to two pages or less, since longer resumes are removed from consideration.
- Upload your resume under the Resume document type and do not submit documents as a PDF Portfolio.
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Full-time. Occasional travel may be expected.
Conditions of employment:
- U.S. citizenship required
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service
- Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
- All pre-employment processes conducted in English
- Background investigation required
- Drug test required
- E-Verify check of work eligibility
- Must complete required training or may be placed in another position, demoted or separated
- Must get approval for any outside employment or business activity
- One-year probationary period
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
- $91,335 – $118,738 per year
- Pay scale and grade
- GS-12 · General Schedule
- Location
- Swanton, Vermont
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Work schedule
- Full-time
- Service
- Competitive
- Openings
- 1
- Security clearance
- Not Required
- Travel
- Occasional travel
- Drug test
- Not required
- Supervisory
- No
- Occupation
- Investigative Analysis (1805)
- Announcement
- USBP-DE-13100610-AMY
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