Virtual Currency Analyst

Who May Apply Job Opening : 54359 Open to ALL U.S. Citizens Opening Date: April, 26, 2024 Closing Date: May, 10, :59 p.m. (EST) Questions regarding this opening should be directed to HRS A. Hartzell at . Job Summary Position: Virtual Currency Analyst, GS 9/11 Division: Los Angeles Field Office Location: Los Angeles, CA Working Hours: Monday - Friday 8:15 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. (Working hours may vary based on the needs of the office) Salary: GS 9:$69,729.00 - $90,647.00 GS 11:$84,366.00 - $109,673.00 Full Performance level: GS 11 Number of Positions Available: 1 Duration: Full Time/Permanent Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill positions within the same division when the position includes substantially the same duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Key Requirements Must be a U.S. citizen Must be able to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearance Some travel may be required Selectee will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 annually Selectee will be required to complete form FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Physical Demands The work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required. Work Environment The work is performed in an office setting that is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Work may also be performed in
warehouse environments and records storage areas. Protective clothing and gear and observance of safety precautions may be
required, depending on the type of work performed. Occasional travel may be required. Mission Statement: The mission of the FBI is to protect the American People and uphold the Constitution of the United States. Major Duties: Extracts, gathers, and analyzes the movement of virtual currency transactions. Tracks funds by funding source between various cryptocurrencies and blockchains, financial accounts, and physical locations. Researches/analyzes the value of various cryptocurrencies as well as the US dollar equivalency. Classifies, reconciles, records, and reports accounting data to ensure expenditures and obligations are in compliance with policies, procedures and regulations governing financial transactions. Researches and advises agents on trends, developments, and news in the cryptocurrency industry such as legal developments, wallet types, custodians, blockchains, and cryptocurrencies. Qualifications and Evaluations Please make sure your specialized experience/requirement(s) can be identified in your resume. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Your application will be evaluated and rated under the FBI's Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement and will be compared to your responses to the online assessment questionnaire. High self-assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported by information in your resume, and/or supporting documents may eliminate you from Most Competitive status. Your application will then be placed in one of three categories: Most Competitive, Competitive, or Least Competitive. Names of candidates in the Most Competitive category will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration. Veterans' preference will be applied. All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies: Accounting Analytic Thinking Communication Data Analysis Financial Management Specialized Experience (SE): GS 9: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 7 grade level. SE is defined as follows: Analyzed and evaluated changes that may impact a program's financial goals and objectives.
Researched and analyzed various financial data to obtain information and determine any discrepancies.
Developed, maintained, and submitted financial reports.
GS 11: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 9 grade level. SE is defined as follows: Extracted, gathered, and analyzed various financial reports/data to compare financial assets and resolve issues and/or discrepancies.
Established and/or maintained effective internal controls over financial reporting methods.
Composed summaries and reports to present/brief management with recommendations to resolve difficult issues and/or changes in procedures. Education Education may be substituted for specialized experience as follows: GS 9: Applicant must have a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. GS 11: Applicant must have a Ph.D. OR equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related. All degrees must be from an accredited college or university. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements provided you can show foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. How to Apply For detailed instructions related to applying, uploading documents, withdrawing an application or updating your application, please review instructions on How to Apply . If applying online is a hardship, please use the contact information listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance. Required Documents To apply to this position, interested applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes: Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates A complete assessment questionnaire Other supporting documents ( if applicable ): College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50; not applicable to current FBI employees Memorandum for Record (MFR), Please see Additional Information Most recent Performance Appraisal; not applicable to current FBI employees Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later Documents that were uploaded one or more years ago will need to be uploaded again. Although an applicant may see these documents within their current profile, the HR Specialists may not have access to view them. All applicants are being asked to upload another copy (if applicable) to ensure the staffing units can review the complete application. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. If applying online is a hardship, please contact the HR Specialist listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance. What to Expect Next Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process. Additional Information Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols. Positions with fitness for duty requirements or those that require international travel may require proof of certain vaccinations. The FBI is in the Executive Branch of the federal government. It is one of the components of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The FBI is the principle investigative arm of the DOJ. All FBI positions are in the excepted service. As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and consent to a complete background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph. You must be suitable for Federal employment; as determined by a background investigation. Failure to provide necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement may disqualify you from consideration. Additional information will not be requested if your application is incomplete. You application will be evaluated solely on the basis of information you have submitted. Management may select any grade for which this position has been announced. Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for an actual assignment and performance of higher-level duties. If you are hired, you will be required to serve a two-year probationary period. Probationary employees are precluded from being considered for all job opportunities until 12-months of their 24-month probationary period has concluded. Probationary Employees may be considered for competitive vacancies that are advertised within their respective division or field office after serving 90 days within the FBI. Memorandum for Record: Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on an SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position . click apply for full job details