DOS OIG INV - Subject Matter Expert 4

PacArctic, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Subject Matter Expert 4 to support PAC and our government customer in Rosslyn, VA. This position requires a Secret clearance. Please note this is a 100% onsite position.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Responsibilities:

• Plans, coordinates, and directs examination of digital forensics of the investigation in coordination with case agents, intelligence and other analysts, private industry officials, prosecuting attorneys, and federal, state, local, and foreign law enforcement agencies. Collaborates with investigators in gathering digital forensics evidence, preparing affidavits related to digital forensics analyses, and executing search and seizure warrants and/or courts associated with digital forensics analyses. 
• In coordination with case agents, incumbent provides prosecuting attorneys a thorough basis and language for the subpoena of digital forensics related records, gives significant input, and writes portions of search and seizure warrant affidavits and criminal indictments based on digital forensics examination findings, and meets independently with the prosecuting attorneys to discuss case strategies and other litigation support functions related to the digital forensics’ aspects of the case. Serves as the main resource regarding digital forensic examination issues during an investigation. 
• Develops new forensic tools, techniques, training, and countermeasures for computer and network vulnerabilities, data hiding and encryption, and investigates computer and network intrusion techniques that are applicable to various digital forensic investigations ranging from domestic/international jurisdictional violations and other white-collar crimes. These new techniques should increase efficiency and effectiveness of in reviewing, analyzing, and preparing investigation reports related to digital evidence findings. The impact of these techniques is seen within the office and interested third parties. Conducts intensive research in the digital forensics field and shares the relevant applicable practices within OIG. 
• Develops through research, methods, and techniques to maintain proficiency gaining access to the tools, techniques, countermeasures, and trends in computer and/or network vulnerabilities, data hiding, and encryption required for the examination of digital forensic records, information, and transactions. Utilizes commercial and intelligence community resources to keep abreast of the latest methods and techniques for conducting sophisticated digital forensic transactions. Maintains contacts and exchanges ideas with experts in private industry and other government agencies. 
• Obtains additional digital/computer forensic training on a yearly basis to ensure incumbent is updated on the latest digital forensic, investigative techniques, and criminal trends. Also shares experience and expertise and conducts training and mentoring. Provides classroom-type instruction on digital forensic topics. Monitors and instructs inexperienced digital forensic analysts regarding digital forensic techniques utilized in investigations. Suggests alternative ways to address issues encountered and guides digital forensic analysts to ensure they are incompliance with OIG policies and procedures, and applicable federal/state/law codes of conduct for conducting investigations. Suggest ideas on improving the OIG digital forensic analyst position. Serves on temporary duty assignments to work on a variety of financial investigations. 
• Establishes new contacts at regional and national conferences to share best practices in the digital forensics field. Utilizes and maintains these contacts for future investigative, training, and liaison matters. Gives presentations about the OIG digital forensic analyst position to senior management and interested third parties such as, attorneys, other law enforcement agencies. 
• Demonstrates proficiency in DOS computer programs, financial/logistics systems, and knowledge of network systems that are part of financial fraud investigations. 
• Develops methods and techniques providing digital forensics analytical support to the OIG, applying, and integrating technological capabilities throughout all aspects of the electronic data acquisition, case investigation development. Including complex examinations involving digital storage media through the independent collection, processing, and preservation of digital evidence from electronic devices such as computers, handheld digital devices, network servers, and other automated/data storage devices and digital media. 
• Provide digital forensics support for technology related investigations to include direct computer forensic analysis and data recovery. Retrieval of case data documents including, photos, e-mails from cellphones, computer hard drives and/or other data storage devices that have been deleted, damaged, or otherwise manipulated.
• Utilize current analytical computer applications, search and retrieval techniques and procedures to access, collect, examine, and analyze data, evidence, and other digital information from a wide variety of sources to link possible criminal activity; establish possible criminal associations, detect trends, and prepare reports and statistics on investigations of interregional, national, or international origin or coverage.
• Inventory, examine, and perform comprehensive technical analyses of computer-related evidence such as digital media storage devices (hard disks, magnetic tapes, optical disks, memory cards, magnetic strip cards, floppy disks, and other types of digital media), and retrieves information stored on devices, providing examination results in format that is supportive to the investigative team and prosecuting attorneys.
• Broad practical knowledge of criminal statutes, regulations, procedures, violations, and jurisdictions with respect to national and international financial investigations as well as processes and practices for subpoenas, affidavits, execution of search and seizure warrants, rules of evidence, chain of custody, and other judicial/legal proceedings. This includes OIG policies, methods, operations, and procedures associated with relevant investigative case types. Ability to use computer hardware and software tools for gathering and analyzing digital forensic information, conducting analyses, managing digital forensic investigative cases, and facilitating Forensic Lab office operations, to include database management systems, internet research techniques and information resources, office automation (spreadsheets, desktop publishing, etc.) and electronic mail systems.
• Perform forensic tool development supporting computer and network forensics and vulnerability testing. Research and maintain proficiency in forensic tool development, techniques, countermeasures, and trends in computer and/or network vulnerabilities, data hiding and encryption. Develop new tools, techniques, training, and countermeasures for computer and network vulnerabilities, data hiding and encryption, and investigates computer and network intrusions. 
• Develop processes and techniques to provide the OIG and prosecuting attorney team with the capability to locate time sensitive relevant digital forensic case data efficiently.
• Contractor may be required to provide testimony related to duties performed under this Statement of Work and may appear as a witness in a judicial or administrative proceeding with/without the issuance of a valid summons, subpoena, or other compulsory process.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

The candidate should at a minimum possess the following qualifications:

• Developing, maintaining, and updating System Security Plans (SSPs) in accordance with federal requirements.
• Conducting security control assessments and documenting results.
• Support the Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle, including security categorization, control selection, implementation, assessment, authorization, and monitoring.
• Experience in directly supporting criminal, civil and administrative investigations involving procurement fraud, financial crimes, and employee misconduct. 
• A minimum of six years’ law enforcement/investigative field related digital/computer forensics experience.
• Working knowledge of fraud and forensic accounting in a digital environment, including techniques for detection and investigation using computer-based data mining.
• Working knowledge of Federal Government digital/computer forensics regulations and practices.  
• Strong reasoning and writing skills.  
• Ability to summarize information concisely, pays strict attention to detail.
• Knowledge of theories, practices, methods, and techniques of digital environment  concepts involving the use of investigative and intelligence gathering systems; information search and retrieval techniques and procedures; and automated intelligence systems sufficient to: conduct analysis of investigative cases (e.g., financial crimes, access device fraud, telecommunications fraud, electronic crimes, counterfeit U.S. currency and obligations); access, collect, examine, and analyze data, evidence, and other information from a variety of sources, including public access and law enforcement databases; conduct independent research, reconstruct complicated events, establish possible criminal associations, detect trends, and develop case-specific subject profiles; prepare link analysis in highly complex criminal investigations; and prepare reports of findings to use as evidence in prosecuting cases.
• Knowledge and experience in conducting digital forensic audits.
• Knowledge of theories, practices, methods, and techniques of accounting and auditing. 

One or more current Professional Certifications is preferred:

Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Management Accountant, Certified Information Systems Auditor.

• Current training and technical knowledge in assigned functional area i.e.: digital/ computer forensic analytical support.
• Proficient ability to analyze, develop recommendations, and write reports on digital forensic data.
• Ability to present analytical results to senior staff orally and in writing.
• Skilled at systems and procedure analysis.
• Knowledge of program evaluation and data mining techniques.
• Knowledge and experience in planning and conducting program fraud evaluations.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate organizational operations.
• Skilled in the development and preparation of clear, accurate, concise, logical, and coherent reports.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law.  We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment. The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation to navigate or to apply for a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail at [email protected] or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodation. 

Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.

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