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Posted: December 18, 2025 (28 days ago)

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Management Specialist (Investigative Support Specialist)

Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Department of Justice

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Location

Washington, District of Columbia

Salary

$57,164 - $93,229

per year

Type

Closes

January 14, 2026

GS-7 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $41,966 - $54,557

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-6. Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or 1 year graduate study.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves supporting investigations in a federal prison office by managing data, organizing files, and routing information to agents who handle internal affairs cases.

It requires attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive documents securely.

A good fit would be someone with a background in administrative support, data management, or law enforcement assistance, who is organized and comfortable with confidential information.

Key Requirements

  • One year of graduate-level education or superior academic achievement for GS-07 level
  • At least one year of specialized experience in using computerized databases for data entry, tracking, and research
  • Experience establishing and maintaining electronic and manual filing systems compliant with regulations
  • Ability to analyze incoming information from various sources and route it to appropriate staff
  • Skills in preparing, reviewing, and editing reports, memos, and correspondence
  • Proficiency in researching, analyzing, and interpreting investigative findings using database systems
  • Combination of education and relevant experience that demonstrates necessary knowledge and skills

Full Job Description

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements: Education: GS-07: One full year of graduate level education OR Superior Academic Achievement.

GS-09: Master’s or equivalent graduate degree OR two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B. or J.D., if related.

Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.

OR Experience: GS-07 and GS-09: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level.

To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position, and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled.

Some examples of this qualifying experience are: GS-07: Use of a computerized database system to enter new data, and to track, manage and update data entered.

Use of a computerized database to research, interpret and prepare responses for requested information.

Experience establishing and maintaining electronic and manual filing systems meeting regulatory requirements concerning retention of materials and internal needs of having information readily available and appropriately organized.

GS-09: Independently establishing work flow and priority methods and procedures to determine work to be completed and setting priorities to complete that work.

Applying non-routine complex fact finding, analytical and problem-solving methods and techniques.

Preparing, reviewing and editing reports, memos and correspondences to various internal and external individuals and agencies.

Use of a computerized system and/or database system to research, analyze and interpret investigative findings.

OR Combination of Education and Experience: Have a combination of education and experience.

This experience must have equipped you with the qualifications to perform the major duties of this position as described above. If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience.

To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as number of hours worked per week) spent in the activities.

**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**

Major Duties:

Responsible for coordinating the delivery of investigative and technical support services for the Supervisory Special Agents and Special Agents within the Office of Internal Affairs.

Analyzes incoming information received by mail, telephone, facsimile and electronic mail to determine if the information relates to a currently active case of closed inquiry.

Responsible for ensuring that information is accurately evaluated and forwarded to the appropriate Internal Affairs staff for further action.

Responsible for analyzing, filing, and retrieving complex and sensitive investigative documents.

Responsible for determining the status of inquiries, and ensuring that investigative records are accurate and up to date.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 12/18/2025 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 12/19/2025

Source: USAJOBS | ID: CO-2026-0062