Investigative Analyst

Full Job Description

These positions are available throughout various USMS Districts in the Continental US (CONUS). The selectee of this position serves as an Investigative Analyst.

You will be responsible for collecting and analyzing a variety of intelligence data, and processing, tracking and inputting warrants into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database.

Duty location will be determined at the time of selection. Pay will be determined based on duty location.

GS-09 TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible.

One year at the GS-07 grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 grade level.

(Must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted).

You may qualify at the GS-1805-09 level, if you fulfill one of the following qualifications: A.

One year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 level of the Federal Service that included: 1) gathering and analyzing various types of data from Federal, state, local and public agencies; 2) monitoring, evaluating and coordinating a variety of warrants (i.e., for escaped prisoners, parole and probation, bond defaults, etc.); 3) assisting criminal investigators by coordinating investigative efforts; and 4) utilizing a variety of law enforcement related databases to obtain, monitor and update appropriate information for investigations, warrants, prisoner data, etc.

(Note: Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience.) OR B.

Master's or equivalent graduate degree in an accredited or pre-accredited college or university; or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or possession of a LL.B.

or J.D degree, if related.

Graduate level education must demonstrate the competencies necessary to do the work of the position, examples of qualifying fields include Criminal Justice, Psychology, Homeland Security, etc.

(MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS). OR C. Combination of education and experience as listed above. (MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS). IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC.

WE CANNOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR 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 Major Duties:

As an Investigative Analyst at the GS-1805-9 level, some of your typical work assignments may include: Gathering, researching, and analyzing various types of data from federal, state, local and public agencies.

Providing administrative support and assistance to USMS Criminal Investigators in accomplishing activities for their assigned warrant cases.

Reviewing, coordinating, maintaining, and recording actions on criminal cases, as well as initiate documentation. Reviewing cases for consistency and compliance with established rules and regulations.

This is an Open Continuous announcement closing September 30, 2026; or until filled.

This is an open continuous announcement which allows applicants to apply up to the closing date of the announcement, 9/30/2026, or until filled.

This announcement will establish an inventory of applicants. One or more vacancies may be filled at the locations listed in this announcement as they become available.

Applications will be reviewed for duty locations with available vacancies at the time of each cut-off.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will remain on file through September 30, 2026. First cutoff date: 11:59pm (EST) on 04/18/2026, then every 30 calendar days afterwards, i.e.

11:59pm (EST) on 05/18/2026, etc. or until vacancies are filled. Eligible and qualified applicants will be referred to selecting officials on an as-needed basis, until vacancies are filled.

EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.

More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline.