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Forensic Computer Analyst SR

U.S. Postal Service -
Richmond, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$128,740 - $178,390 a year
14 days ago

Benefits

Flextime
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Criminal procedure
Legal presentation of evidence
Court testimony
Digital forensics software
Research methodology
Crime scene evidence collection
Expert witness consultation
Laboratory staff training
Laboratory reports
Bachelor's degree
Scientific writing
Scientific protocols
Packaging
Laboratory quality control
Laboratory techniques
Document review
Legal evidence
Conducting training sessions
Expert testimonials
Scientific reports

Full Job Description

Summary

Come join the U.S. Postal Service!

The successful candidate conducts forensic analyses of digital and other multimedia evidence utilizing appropriate scientific methodologies, forensic techniques, and quality assurance practices in support of criminal and administrative investigations.

Learn more about this agency

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or National. Current career Postal Service or Postal Inspection Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting.

Duties

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.

Maintains quality control of forensic work products by conducting ongoing technical work reviews of forensic computer analysts to ensure examinations are conducted in accordance with accepted analytical methods, scientific standards, and evidence handling requirements.

Designs, conducts and documents scientific research for the purpose of discovering new forensic techniques and validation methods, and resolving forensic examination problems.

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; oversees and serves as a team leader for crime scene and evidence collection activities during major field investigations.

Develops and implements programs, policies, and procedures to ensure laboratory procedures, forensic examinations, and evidence handling processes are up-to-date and reflective of current trends and techniques within the law enforcement and scientific communities.

Plans, coordinates, and conducts training to inspectors and/or law enforcement officials in laboratory services, evidence collection, and field examination training.

Serves as an authoritative source and provides expert advice on technical developments, analytical techniques, and forensic examination issues; participates in inter-agency task groups.

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

Requirements

Conditions of employment

Must be a determined suitable for federal employment.

You will be required to obtain and maintain a MBI security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening to meet the U.S. Postal Service's requirement to be drug free.

SPECIAL NOTE: Current career USPS and USPIS employees are ineligible to apply for this posting.

Qualifications

Knowledge of evidence collection, preservation, packaging, and shipment procedures sufficient to serve as a technical advisor in such matters, and to serve as a crime scene team leader for evidence collection activities during major field investigations.

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 plan, coordinate and conduct training regarding laboratory services, evidence collection, and field examination.

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 conduct technical work reviews of analysts to ensure quality assurance and digital evidence discipline principles, procedures, and protocols have been followed.

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.

EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATION: Applicant must possess the one of the following certifications: 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). NOTE: Employees in the Forensic Computer Analyst or Forensic Computer Analyst Sr position prior to June 27, 2015 are exempt from this requirement.

Ability to develop and implement laboratory programs, policies and procedures to ensure laboratory services are reflective of current trends and techniques in the forensic document discipline.

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

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Bachelor's 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. NOTE: Employees in the Forensic Computer Analyst or Forensic Computer Analyst Sr position prior to June 27, 2015 are exempt from this requirement.

Qualified applicant must successfully pass a drug screening.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

The salary will be based on previous experience, and current postal pay policies. We offer excellent benefits including health and life insurance, retirement plan, savings/investment plan with employer contribution, flexible spending, flextime scheduling of core work hours, annual and sick leave.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review your resume and supporting documents to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant professional, educational, and work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified in the Qualifications section above, required for this position.

Required Documents

Cover letter and resume

How to Apply

You will need to apply via our on-line application process at www.usps.com/employment. You will need to create an applicant profile.

Once you are on the website, click "Search our latest job postings" OR select "Start your eCareer profile." You will have an opportunity to upload any requested documents to your profile.

This is a two-step application process requiring you to create a profile and submit an application for the position you are applying for.

You will receive two email confirmations:

An email confirming your profile is complete.

After submitting your application, you will receive a second email confirming your application has been successfully submitted.

Agency contact information

Human Resources

Phone

202-934-1090

[email protected]

Address

United States Postal Service
Administrative Operations
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20261
US

Next steps

You will be contacted via email on the status of your application.

Overview

Accepting applications

Posted this month · Apply by 08/15/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 15, 2026

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Richmond, CA

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible

Yes—1 Day per week

Remote job

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Salary

$128,740 - $178,390 per year

Pay scale & grade

WE 2 - 4

Promotion potential

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule

Full-time

Travel Required

Not required

Appointment type

Permanent

Occupations and job series

1811 Criminal Investigation

Supervisory status

Federal service type

This job is in the Excepted Service

Represented by a union

Drug test

Yes

Security clearance

Other

Financial disclosure required

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number

DE-13002623-26-AB

Control number

876766900

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