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Forensic Computer Analyst

Seattle, Washington, USA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$77K/yr - $143K/yr

The U.S. Postal Service is seeking a Forensic Computer Analyst to conduct forensic analyses of digital and multimedia evidence in support of criminal and administrative investigations. The role involves applying scientific methodologies and forensic techniques to ensure the proper handling and analysis of evidence, as well as providing expert testimony in judicial proceedings.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conducts forensic examinations of digital and other multimedia evidence through the application of scientific practices for the recognition, collection, analysis, and interpretation of digital evidence for criminal and civil law or regulatory purposes

Examines and analyzes evidence and interprets scientific observations and data to render conclusions, form opinions and produce reports utilizing a full range of electronic search methods and forensic examination techniques

Provides expert witness testimony; produces comprehensive reports and illustrative exhibits for federal, state, and local judicial proceedings at a level sufficient to explain evidence interpretations and conclusions from forensic examinations and scientific data to a lay audience

Serves as a subject matter expert and technical advisor in matters relating to the proper collection, preservation, packaging, and submission of digital and multimedia evidence; participates in crime scene evidence collection activities in major field investigations; ensures evidence handling requirements are met

Performs ongoing evaluation and validation of laboratory instrumentation and methods, operating protocols, and safety practices under supervision; maintains awareness of safety procedures and identifies possible physical conditions and/or laboratory procedures that may create unsafe conditions

Delivers training in laboratory services, evidence collection, crime scene processing and field examination

Conducts studies and research for improving forensic analyses, scientific methods, and resolving forensic examination problems

Acts as liaison with postal management and federal, state, and local organizations on technical developments, forensic methods, and investigative problems of common interest

Analyzes systems to assist with network intrusion and cybersecurity investigations to determine the cause and extent of a breach

Qualification

Forensic science techniquesEvidence collection proceduresComputer forensic examinationExpert witness testimonyBachelor's degreeIACIS CFCE certificationCybersecurity investigationsScientific research documentationTraining deliveryCommunication skills

Required

Bachelors degree in computer sciences, forensic science, or a closely related field from a college or university accredited by a national or regional accreditation organization recognized and sanctioned by the U.S. Department of Education

Ability to communicate orally and in writing in order to prepare reports of examination results and conclusions, and provide testimony as an expert witness before state, federal or other judicial bodies

Ability to provide training related to laboratory services, evidence collection, and field examination

Knowledge of evidence collection, preservation, packaging and shipment procedures sufficient to serve as a technical advisor in such matters and to ensure evidence handling requirements are met

Knowledge of forensic science techniques, laboratory protocols, research methodologies, quality assurance standards and computer forensic and cyber security examination procedures, instrumentation and software sufficient to properly access, preserve, and extract appropriate evidence from a variety of media and conduct detailed and complex analyses and interpretation of the value of evidentiary items

Ability to render conclusions/opinions and make recommendations based on forensic practices of recognition, collection, and interpretation of digital and multimedia evidence related to computer forensic examinations

Ability to conduct and document scientific research related to computer forensic examinations

Preferred

CERTIFICATION: International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE) or the International Society of Forensic Computer Examiners (ISFCE) Certified Computer Examiner (CCE) or Defense Cyber Investigations Training Academy (DCITA) Digital Forensic Examiner (DFE)