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Employment Opportunities with the Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section

Deputy Chief
Senior Cybercrime Analyst
Experienced Attorney Opportunities
Law Intern Opportunities

Deputy Chief Opportunity

Job Summary:
The successful candidate will serve as the Deputy Chief, Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section ('CCIPS'), with responsibility for assisting the Chief in all aspects of Section leadership, and in national and international law enforcement efforts to combat computer-based crime and intellectual property ('IP') offenses. The Deputy Chief reports directly to the Chief of the Section.

CCIPS is a section of approximately 40 attorneys in the Department of Justice’s Criminal Division, with responsibility for implementing the Department's overall strategy in combating computer and IP crimes. CCIPS attorneys conduct a range of prosecution and policy work both domestically and internationally. This work includes: complex multi-district and international investigations and prosecutions; advising, supporting and training federal prosecutors and law enforcement agents; developing and commenting on legislative and policy initiatives; coordinating international efforts to combat computer crime and intellectual property crime; and working closely with non law enforcement government agencies and victim groups with a stake in these issues.

Salary Range:
114,468.00 - 172,200.00 USD per year

Series & Grade:
ES-0905

Duty Locations:
1 vacancy - Washington, DC

For the official vacany announcement, see the posting on USA JOBS at http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=77920181.

Senior Cybercrime Analyst Opportunities

Opportunites are available for a Senior Cybercrime Analyst with the Cybercrime Lab in the Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section.

Duties:

Designs, identifies equipment, builds, secures and administers two separate networks; an undercover network and a forensic network.
Using innovative IT methods, assists with complex investigation and analysis of criminal intellectual property and identity theft committed on line.
Conduct research; present, develop, and provide input on new and innovative devices, programs, systems, techniques in the computer crime fighting field to enhance investigative strategies, methods, and application.
Serves as technical advisor to the director regarding the operation and development of networks, computer forensics, and other technology related issues.
Assists the Director in devising and implementing on-line investigative strategies, and in developing and providing forensic support capacity.
Assists prosecutors and investigators in determining the source of intellectual property theft, identity theft and other computer crimes committed by the use of the Internet, by reviewing and analyzing records, assisting investigators in pursuing investigative leads, and offering technical support.
Provides advice on high-tech issues to prosecutors and agents.
Assists investigations of a highly sensitive, complex, and difficult nature.
At the request of other government agencies, conducts analysis of alleged criminal activity on the Internet to identify the issues involved and the type of evidence that will be required.
Provides training to federal law enforcement agents, prosecutors and other audiences regarding how the Internet works, tracking and finding evidence in the environment of the Internet, and other computer forensic issues.
Works in close liaison with the various technical components of the FBI and other law enforcement agencies regarding Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section’s investigative program.
Initiates contacts with other government agencies for the purpose of gathering facts, statements, evidences, etc.
Under the supervision of the Director, conducts forensic analysis of computer/system/network evidence, and provides forensic and investigative analysis support to prosecutors.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
You must have one year of specialized experience at a level close to the work of this job that has given you the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform. Typically we would find this experience in work within this field or a field that is closely related.

Specialized experience includes experience analyzing various computer systems with different operating systems using a variety of computer forensic tools and techniques. The experience demonstrates the ability to recover deleted information, analyze registry data and other artifacts of a computer system and identify what activity took place and attribute user actions then explain your findings in a clear and concise manner.

Salary Range:
93,822.00 - 121,967.00 USD per year

Series & Grade:
GS-2210-14

Duty Locations:
1+ vacancies - Washington, DC

Experienced Attorney Opportunities

For current CCIPS vacancy announcements, see http://www.usdoj.gov/oarm/attvacancies.html
For information about the Criminal Division, see http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/index.html

About the Office:
The Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section (CCIPS) leads the Department’s effort to combat computer and intellectual property crimes worldwide. In addition, CCIPS serves as the Department’s expert on the confluence of law enforcement and emerging technologies, especially those related to the collection of electronic evidence.

CCIPS designs and implements a comprehensive program to combat computer intrusions, data thefts, and cyber-attacks on information systems. CCIPS investigates and prosecutes computer crimes by working with other government agencies, the private sector, academic institutions, and foreign counterparts. Section attorneys also work to improve the domestic and international infrastructure – legal, technological, and operational – needed to pursue network criminals most effectively.

The Section's enforcement responsibilities against intellectual property crimes are similarly multi-faceted. Intellectual Property (IP) has become one of the principal U.S. economic engines, and the nation is a target of choice for thieves of material protected by copyright, trademark, or trade-secret designation. Section attorneys prosecute IP crimes and promote the investigation and prosecution of such offenses both in the U.S. and abroad.

Responsibilities and Opportunities Offered:
As part of these initiatives, Section attorneys are responsible for resolving unique legal issues raised by emerging technologies. Attorneys in the section

investigate and prosecute cases involving intellectual property violations and attacks on computers and computer networks;
advise prosecutors and law enforcement agents on high-tech issues;
speak to a variety of audiences and train investigators and other prosecutors;
propose, write, and advise on legislation relating to computer and intellectual property crimes and to the collection of electronic evidence; and
lead international efforts to promote effective cooperation to address the threats of computer and intellectual property crime.

The Section also drafts policies and monographs addressing significant issues relating to its responsibilities.

Qualifications:
Required Qualifications: Applicants must have a J.D. degree, a strong academic background, excellent research and communication skills (both oral and written), and an interest in computers and information technology. They must be admitted to practice before the bar of a U.S. jurisdiction, be an active member of that bar, and have at least two (2) years post-graduation experience. Upon accepting an offer of employment, applicants must make a three-year commitment to the Criminal Division.

Preferred Qualifications:
All of the following skills and experience are useful to CCIPS attorneys, and the Section especially seeks candidates with one or more of the following:

first-chair criminal prosecution or defense experience;
experience with complex investigations and the use of legal process (such as subpoenas and wiretap orders), especially in gathering electronic evidence;
technical knowledge of computers, networking, and investigative technologies (such as tracing Internet communications);
experience with legislative or policy development, especially policy related to criminal law, intellectual property, attacks on computer networks, and the collection of electronic evidence;
substantive knowledge of 4th Amendment law, particularly as it relates to seizing computers;
international training or experience, particularly in negotiating international agreements, in mutual legal assistance, and in fields related to CCIPS’ work, such as computer security or intellectual property rights protection;
working experience with U.S. government structures and inter-agency processes, especially relating to computer or intellectual property crime or the development of military, intelligence, or IT-security policy.

Travel:
Domestic and international travel is possible.

Salary Information
Starting grade and step are based upon a variety of factors, including experience and special qualifications. Depending on those factors, hired attorneys could start at the GS-13, GS-14, or GS-15 level. For a current salary and locality pay table, see http://www.opm.gov/oca/07tables/html/dcb.asp. For a general description of DOJ hiring, including a discussion of promotion policies, see http://www.usdoj.gov/oarm/images/lateralhiringguideforweb.pdf.

Location:
The position is located in Washington, DC.

The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

Law Intern Opportunities

Opportunities are available in the Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section of the U.S. Department of Justice for qualified candidates interested in summer law internships or academic semester law internships (sometimes called "externships"). Law interns work directly with attorneys on cutting edge legal issues relating to computer crime and intellectual property crime. Typical intern projects have involved researching novel legal issues, drafting litigation documents for active cases, analyzing policy proposals, and helping to draft Section publications.

Qualifications:
Interns must be enrolled in an accredited law school and must have:

a strong academic background;
excellent research and writing skills;
interest in criminal issues; and
experience, knowledge, or interest in computers, telecommunications networks or other emergingtechnologies.

Summer Interns must have completed at least one year of law school and be willing to commit ten to twelve weeks (full-time) to CCIPS. In special circumstances, CCIPS may consider a shorter commitment.

Semester-based Interns must have completed at least one semester of law school and be willing to commit 15-20 hours a week to CCIPS. In special circumstances, CCIPS may consider a shorter commitment. CCIPS will consider semester "full time" positions from law students who attend law schools with formal externship programs.

Because of the sensitive nature of the work, applicants must pass a background check before a formal offer for an internship can be extended.

All internships are unpaid.

Application Process:
Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, a short or partial writing sample (not to exceed 10 pages), three references, and law school transcript (when available).

Submission of application materials by email is preferred. Please send your application to ccips.interns@usdoj.gov. If you wish to fax your materials, application materials may be faxed to (202) 514-6113; ATTENTION: Intern Hiring Coordinator.

If you wish to send by the mail, please send to:
U.S. Department of Justice
10th & Constitution Ave., NW
Criminal Division, (Computer Crime & Intellectual Property Section)
John C. Keeney Building, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20530

Approximate Application Timetable:

Summer: Apply by January 9
Fall/Winter: Apply by July 1
Spring: Apply by November 1

Because interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis, early applications are helpful.