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RFP No. 15JPSS26R00000037 Asset Forfeiture Administrative Support Services Attachment 5- Labor Category Descriptions

Labor Category Descriptions

A. Clerical I –

1. Ability to file records including letters, memos, and reports;

2. Ability to retrieve records including letters, memos, and reports;

3. Ability to sort mail for office and individuals;

4. Ability to prepare mail including stuffing envelopes, affixing postage, and packing bulky items;

5. Ability to answer telephone including routing calls, taking messages, and providing information;

6. Ability to operate office equipment including copiers and shredders;

7. Ability to type routine forms;

8. Ability to pay attention to detail;

9. Ability to read and follow directions;

10. Oral communication skills necessary to provide services; and

11. Obtainment of high school diploma or GED.

B. Clerical II –

1. Ability to operate a variety of office equipment, including personal computers, photocopiers, telephone systems, and fax machines;

2. Ability to type 30 words per minute; and

3. Ability to edit and reformat written and electronic drafts using WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, and other word processing software.

C. Records Examiner/Analyst –

1. Ability to demonstrate supervisory experience;

2. Ability to demonstrate experience in workload management;

3. Ability to demonstrate experience with validation and verification of case files and case data system;

4. Ability to demonstrate oral and written communications skills necessary to complete services;

5. Ability to pay attention to detail;

6. Ability to read and follow directions;

7. An undergraduate degree; and

8. One year of experience in asset forfeiture or a field related to law enforcement.

D. Records Examiner/Analyst III –

1. Bachelor’s degree in a field related to criminal justice or data analysis and three years of professional work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, including at least two years in asset forfeiture or data analysis experience.

1. Microsoft or similar certification a plus.

1. Demonstrated ability to multitask while consistently delivering top-quality work and exceptional customer service.

1. Expertise in records management principles, with a strong capability to review, interpret, evaluate, and extract data from complex legal and non-legal documents.

1. Outstanding organizational, prioritization, and analytical skills.

1. Advanced Microsoft Office skills; experience in data visualization tools preferred.

1. Excellent communication skills; a collaborative team player who maintains professionalism under pressure.

1. Specific services that may be ordered include the following-

1. Obtain, compile, and structure data and information from various sources, ensuring sources are appropriately monitored for timely execution of necessary actions.

1. Apply protocols for maintaining data integrity, ensuring accuracy and completeness, while effectively collaborating with legal and law enforcement entities to address and resolve complex issues.

1. Ensure the timely and accurate entry and updating of a high-volume of records in the case management system and/or designated databases, documents, or spreadsheets, while mentoring team members on best practices.

1. Facilitate the integration of relevant information from diverse sources to create comprehensive documents, reports, summaries and visualizations, ensuring that all responses are thorough and presented in the most suitable format.

1. Assist in the development of dashboards and automated reports that utilize analytics to provide real-time insights into case status, record completeness, and compliance metrics, facilitating quicker decision-making.

1. Analyze patterns and trends within records to uncover insights that inform strategic decision-making and operational improvements, such as case prioritization, resource allocation, risk, and process adjustments.

1. Work with cross-functional teams to understand their information needs and provide relevant data support.

1. Assist in the creation and refinement of standard operating procedures and provide training for both new and existing team members to enhance overall team competence and efficiency.

1. Take initiative in identifying areas for process improvement and innovation, and perform additional duties as assigned to support organizational goals.

E. Records Examiner/Analyst IV –

1. Bachelor’s degree in a field related to criminal justice, business management or data analysis, with five years of professional experience, including at least three years in asset forfeiture. Additional experience and training may be substituted for education.

1. Quality certification a plus.

1. Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to identify, research and resolve inefficiencies and inaccuracies in processes and systems.

1. Capable of working independently and as part of a team.

1. Expertise in records management principles, with strong skills in reviewing, interpreting, and evaluating data.

1. Excellent organizational, prioritization, and analytical abilities.

1. Advanced Microsoft Office skills; experience in SharePoint and Visio preferred.

1. Strong communication and presentation skills; a collaborative team player who maintains professionalism under pressure.

1. Specific services that may be ordered include the following-

1. Establish and enforce robust quality assurance protocols for data management, collaborating with legal and law enforcement teams to swiftly resolve discrepancies and uphold compliance standards.

1. Monitor the accurate and timely entry and updating of records in the case management system and designated databases, promoting adherence to quality benchmarks and a culture of excellence.

1. Track key metrics such as data entry accuracy, processing times, and compliance rates, delivering actionable recommendations to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

1. Plan and conduct comprehensive quality assurance audits to rigorously assess data integrity and reliability.

1. Implement a feedback mechanism where findings and insights are provided for management review and decision-making, and used to refine records and case management practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement

1. Ensure that corrective and preventive actions are implemented promptly when issues are identified and actively participate in improvement projects to uphold quality management principles.

1. Monitor and report the effectiveness of process improvements.

1. Work with cross-functional teams to understand their information needs and provide relevant data support.

1. Facilitate the development and refinement of standard operating procedures focused on quality management, offer training and mentorship to enhance team competencies in quality assurance practices.

1. Undertake additional duties as assigned to support organizational excellence.

F. Supervisory Records Examiner/Analyst –

1. Three years of experience related to the services being performed including one year of experience in asset forfeiture or a field related to law enforcement;

2. An undergraduate degree;

3. Ability to demonstrate supervisory experience;

4. Ability to demonstrate applied knowledge of legal system, legal research procedures, and sources of information;

5. Ability to demonstrate superior written and oral communications skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, peers, supervisors, and customers;

6. Ability to demonstrate thorough knowledge of automated research tools;

7. Ability to demonstrate applied knowledge and experience with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, database, spreadsheet, and telecommunications;

8. Ability to deliver consistently the highest quality work under extreme pressure;

9. Ability to troubleshoot issues and perform quality control spot-checks;

10. Ability to perform complex technical and factual research;

11. Ability to establish clear goals and objectives, meet deadlines, and ensure work quality and quantity; and

12. Ability to communicate with ACOR, QAE, attorneys, special agents, and other Government staff.

G. Paralegal/Legal Assistant II –

1. Possession of a paralegal certificate, or at least two years of paralegal experience, with trial experience and automated litigation support experience preferred;

2. Possession of basic legal knowledge, including knowledge of the standard legal citation system sufficient to perform basic legal research;

3. Ability to demonstrate superior written and oral communication skills as well as thorough knowledge of legal research tools;

4. Hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, database, spreadsheet, and telecommunications;

5. Ability to deliver high quality work products in a work environment with extreme pressure;

6. Ability to assist attorney.

7. Ability to perform duties as stated in the following excerpt from the Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations, Classification code 30362 Paralegal/Legal Assistant II, with Classification code 30361 providing foundational duties as follows:

a) Review case materials to become familiar with questions under consideration;

b) Search for and summarize relevant articles in trade magazines, law reviews, published studies, financial reports, and similar materials for use by attorneys in the preparation of opinions, briefs, and other legal documents;

c) Prepare digest of selected decisions or opinions which incorporate legal references and analyses of precedents involved in areas of well-defined and settled points of law;

d) Interview potential witness and prepare summary interview reports for the attorney’s review;

e) Participate in pre-trial witness conferences, note possible deficiencies in case materials (e.g., missing documents, conflicting statements) and additional issues or other questionable matters, and request further investigation by other agency personnel to correct possible deficiencies or personally conduct limited investigations at the pre-trial stage;

f) Prepare and organize trial exhibits, as required, such as statistical charts and photographic exhibits;

g) Verify citations and legal references on prepared legal documents;

h) Prepare summaries of testimony and depositions;

i) Draft and edit non-legal memoranda; and

j) Research reports and correspondence relating to cases.

H. Paralegal/Legal Assistant III –

1. Possession of a paralegal certificate and one year of paralegal experience or a minimum of three years of paralegal experience, trial experience and knowledge of forfeiture laws, policies, and procedures are preferred;

2. Possession of at least one year of automated litigation support experience with knowledge of the capabilities and use of automated resources and technology for the development, presentation, and prosecution of federal cases;

3. Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methods of legal research and analysis sufficient to perform assigned case development and documentation assignments which are typically covered by established precedents;

4. Excellent written and oral communication skills, analytic ability, and thorough knowledge of legal research tools; and

5. Hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing databases, spreadsheets, and telecommunications equipment.

6. Specific Tasks that may be ordered include:

a) All services performed by the Paralegal/Legal Assistant II;

b) Perform basic legal research in support of forfeiture work, including research of case law and slip opinions;

c) Utilize a variety of automated legal research tools as well as public information databases and other automated resources to research case or program-specific legal matters and to participate in assigned areas of criminal or civil proceeding (e.g., electronic discovery);

d) Receive, examine, and evaluate new and complex cases referred for judicial forfeiture proceeding by the seizing agencies with reference to facts of the case and agency standards for case litigation worthiness, appropriate titles of law, and pertinent case law;

e) Review investigative reports for probable cause for forfeiture, determine the need for additional information and evidence, and plan a comprehensive approach to obtain this information and evidence;

f) Advise the forfeiture attorney regarding the merits of the potential forfeiture and the probabilities of success of the forfeiture in light of the strengths and weaknesses of probable cause and potential defenses;

g) Assist the forfeiture attorney in persuading claimants and their attorneys of the correctness of the agency’s legal position and the appropriateness of the agency’s proposed settlement;

h) Prepare appropriate documents for settlement or other appropriate disposition; and, as required, all necessary pleadings for the court in order to attain the issuance of default decrees of forfeiture;

i) Assist forfeiture attorney in pretrial preparations by preparing, reviewing, and organizing discovery; notifying, interviewing, preparing summaries of, and managing witnesses; and researching case law;

j) Interview federal agents and other local law enforcement officers concerning the probable cause for forfeiture and the availability of evidence and witnesses;

k) Prepare legal pleading necessary to commence judicial forfeiture proceeding and subsequent motions, papers, and proposed orders to accomplish forfeiture, settlement or dismissal;

l) Assist in preparing for court proceeding by compiling, organizing, and indexing various evidentiary exhibits;

m) Receive transcripts of depositions and prepare summaries to assist attorneys;

n) Use CATS database to extrapolate data for reports, charts, graphs, and trial exhibits; and

o) Provide training to other contractor paralegals as needed.

I. Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV –

1. Possess a four year bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies, or a four-year BS/BA degree in another field plus a paralegal certificate, or a paralegal certificate plus two years of paralegal experience; or at least four years of paralegal experience; trial experience is preferred;

2. Knowledge of forfeiture laws, policies, and procedures is preferred;

3. Knowledge of the capabilities and use of automated resources and technology for the development, presentation, and prosecution of federal cases with at least one year of automated litigation support experience;

4. Specific tasks that may be ordered include:

a) Perform services required of the Paralegal/Legal Assistance III;

b) Perform specialized legal research in support of forfeiture work, including research of legislative intent, controversial judicial precedents, case law, law review article, and slip opinions;

c) Utilize a variety of automated legal research tools, public information databases, and other automated resources to research case or program-specific legal matters, and to participate in assigned areas of criminal or civil proceedings (e.g. electronic discovery);

d) Receive, examine, and evaluate new and complex cases referred for judicial forfeiture proceedings by the seizing agencies with reference to the fact of the case and agency standards for case litigation worthiness, appropriate statutes, and pertinent case law;

e) Review investigative reports for probable cause for forfeiture, determine the need for additional information and evidence, and plan a comprehensive approach to obtain this information and evidence;

f) Advise the forfeiture attorney regarding the merits of the potential forfeiture and the probabilities of success of the forfeiture in light of the strengths and weaknesses of probable cause and potential defenses;

g) Assist the forfeiture attorney in persuading claimants and claimants’ attorneys of the correctness of the agency’s legal position and the appropriateness of the agency’s proposed settlement;

h) Prepare appropriate documents for settlement or other appropriate disposition; and if settlements cannot be agreed upon, prepare all necessary pleading for the court in order to attain the issuance of default decrees of forfeiture;

i) Assist forfeiture attorney in preparing presentations for court proceedings by compiling, organizing, and indexing various evidentiary exhibits;

j) Assist the forfeiture attorney in pretrial preparations by preparing, reviewing, and organizing discovery; notifying, interviewing, preparing summaries of, and managing witnesses; and researching case law;

k) Interview federal agents and other local law enforcement officers concerning the probable cause for forfeiture and the availability of evidence and witnesses;

l) Prepare legal pleading necessary to commence judicial forfeiture proceeding and subsequent motions, papers, and proposed orders to accomplish forfeiture, settlement or dismissal; and prepare drafts of legal memoranda or briefs for the forfeiture attorney

m) Receive transcripts of depositions and prepare summaries to assist attorneys;

n) May be required to supervise other contract employees; and

o) Provide training to other contractor paralegals as required.

J. Supervisory Paralegal –

1. Possess a four year bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies, or a four-year BS/BA degree in another field plus a paralegal certificate, or a paralegal certificate plus two years of paralegal experience, or at least four years of paralegal experience; trial experience is preferred;

2. Possess at least one-year experience in asset forfeiture support, supervisory experience preferred;

3. Sound working knowledge of legal system, legal research procedures, and sources of information;

4. Excellent written and oral communication skills, analytic ability, and thorough knowledge of legal research tools;

5. Hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, database, spreadsheet, and telecommunications;

6. Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure; Ability to assisting the attorney

7. Specific tasks that may be ordered include:

a) Direct and supervise the work of paralegal and other contractor staff, particularly on major paralegal support efforts, such as large, legal research projects, or major in-courtroom support;

b) Monitor work and report on progress (e.g., responsible for ensuring that work meets contract and attorney requirements and is delivered on-time);

c) Troubleshoot and perform quality control spot-checks. Must be able to formulate administrative and technical procedures for accomplishing the work;

d) Report to Project Director or Operations Supervisor; may also have significant contact with ACOR, QAE, trial attorneys and staff, client agency staff, and opposing counsel;

e) Perform complex legal, factual research;

f) Design and develop systems and procedures for tracking, controlling, and managing case files, exhibits, and other case-specific materials;

g) Assist trial staff in coordination with expert witnesses;

h) Arrange for access to appropriate DOJ libraries and other legal research facilities; and

i) Coordinate with other Contractor support components in order to accomplish work.

K. Law Clerk –

1. Law degree, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study;

2. Demonstrated ability to utilize law library resources and working knowledge of research tools;

3. Demonstrated excellent legal writing skills as well as excellent written and oral communication skills;

4. Demonstrate proficiency in using word processing software such as Microsoft Word

5. Specific tasks that may be ordered include:

a) Providing assistance to the attorney;

b) Provide review of the Paralegal/Legal Assistant II, III, and IV;

c) Perform complex legal research

d) Prepare draft legal documents (e.g., motions, briefs, memoranda of law)

e) Screen documents for privilege; and

f) Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation under Contractor directions L. Senior Law Clerk -

1. Possess a Law Degree;

2. Bar Certified;

3. At least 2 years post-JD experience;

4. Demonstrated ability to utilize law library resources and working knowledge of research tools;

5. Demonstrated outstanding legal writing skills as well as written and oral communication skills;

6. Proficiency in using Corel Word Perfect, Microsoft Word, Lexis-Nexis, and Westlaw; and

7. Specific tasks that may be ordered include:

a) Providing assistance to the attorney and review of work products of the Law Clerk, and Paralegal/Legal Assistant II, III, and IV;

b) Perform expert legal research and writing on extremely sophisticated issues;

c) Review investigative reports from various executive agencies, prepare summaries of those reports, and identify matters requiring close Department review;

d) Conduct high-level analysis of facts, evidence, and legal authorities in connection with domestic and international investigations

e) Prepare persuasive legal memoranda, motions, and briefs which synthesize facts, evidence, and legal authorities ;

f) Draft reports, develop training curricula, and prepare responses to Congressional and citizen correspondence

g) Assist in the policy area, analyzing and drafting comments on legislative proposals

h) Prepare correspondence for signature of government officials on a variety of complex issues

i) Coordinate with other contractor support components in order to accomplish work;

j) Perform expert legal research and writing on extremely sophisticated issues

M. Seized Property Technician –

Three years of experience in the performance of supply technician or inventory management duties or three years of asset forfeiture experience. Examples of types of experience include (1) limited aspects of technical supply management and (2) inventory management of decentralized and decontrolled items. Specific tasks that may be ordered include general property custodial assistance to Government authorities as follows:

1. Receipt of property,

2. Order appraisal,

3. Disposal of property,

4. Maintaining inventory,

5. Conduct inventories,

6. Storage of property,

7. Monitoring of contract storage,

8. Maintaining financial records; and

9. Prepare/arrange auctions.

N. Procurement Technician –

One year of demonstrated experience in performance of the procurement-related services required by this contract. Specific tasks that may be ordered include procurement assistance to Government procurement officials as follows:

1. Developing statements of work;

2. Developing technical requirements;

3. Providing contract administration including quality assurance; and

4. Processing invoices.

O. Training Technician –

Three (3) years of demonstrated ability in coordinating and managing training programs. Specific tasks that may be ordered to develop, implement, and conduct training are as follows:

1. Coordinate with AFP stakeholders to develop initial and follow-on curricula for contractor and Government personnel;

2. Participate in working groups (such as the CATS Working Group) as needed to ensure training appropriately addresses the necessary subject matter;

3. Develop training material, organize schedules, provide logistical support for training, conduct training, and maintain training records

4. Publish periodic training and information advisories as requested and apprise AFP participants of relevant procedural and programmatic updates; and

5. Update training to ensure policy, regulatory, legal, and system changes are incorporated in the training curricula

P. Senior Pre-Seizure Specialist –

1. An undergraduate degree or a paralegal certificate or eight years of experience as a paralegal or other law enforcement experience

2. Supervisory experience is desirable; and

3. Demonstrated experience in performing research using a variety of automated tools and software and proficiency in using spreadsheet and word processing software

4. Senior Pre-Seizure Specialist may only be ordered using non-asset forfeiture funds and must have the COR’s approval prior to being placed on an order. Services shall be provided to assist a Special Agent with pre-seizure investigative support related to on- going major criminal investigations. Specific services that may be performed include:

a) Performance of complex technical and factual case-related research by reviewing and analyzing questions at issue, preparing summaries and digests of pertinent data, compiling indexes, preparing trial material, and summarizing deposition or other transcripts;

b) Performance of certain liaison functions between the investigator and the attorney designated to prosecute the case;

c) Monitoring and analyzing the status of the assigned cases to determine whether current or proposed actions are sound;

d) Directing the work of other contract staff in order to achieve the goal of the investigation, to assure that the work meets contract and Government requirements, and to assure on-time delivery; and

e) Formulation of administrative and technical procedures for accomplishing the tasks assigned.

Q. Accounting Clerk III –

High school diploma recommended, an undergraduate degree is preferable. Specific tasks that may be ordered include:

1. Maintaining journals or subsidiary ledgers of an accounting system and balances and reconciles accounts;

2. Reviewing invoices and statements verifying information; ensuring sufficient funds have been obligated; and, if questionable, resolving with the submitting unit and determining accounts involved. The review will include coding transactions, and processing material through data processing for application in the accounting system;

3. Analysis and reconciliation of computer printouts with operating unit reports (contacting units, researching causes of discrepancies, and taking action to ensure that accounts balance). Supervisor provides suggestions for handling unusual or non- recurring transactions. Conformance with requirements and technical soundness of completed work are reviewed by the supervisor, or are controlled by mechanisms built into the accounting processes.

R. Litigation Financial Analyst –

1. Four-year undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field; CPA certification is preferred;

2. Three years of accounting, finance or other related experience;

3. Strong organizational and prioritization skills, and ability to work with minimal supervision;

4. Excellent communication skills; oral and written;

5. Intermediate experience with the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), and other common software applications and databases, advanced skills are preferred;

6. Proven commitment and expertise to provide excellent customer service; positive and flexible; ability to multi-task;

7. Ability to work in a team environment, deliver the highest quality of work, and maintain a professional disposition under extreme pressure; and

8. Specific services that may be ordered include:

a) Assist the legal team by tracing, reviewing, and analyzing financial records from investigations to determine the source and delivery of funds, and the nature and volume of transactions. This includes understanding account relationships, following criminal proceeds and identifying assets and funds that meet thresholds and legal requirements for forfeiture;

b) Assists prosecutors in preparing for court proceedings by developing legal theories for forfeiture and preparing exhibits, charts, and abstracts of the financial evidence; and

c) Performs other duties as assigned.

S. Forfeiture Financial Specialist –

1. Ten years of direct experience related to accounting, finance or asset management (5 years of direct Asset Forfeiture experience is highly preferred;

2. Experience in Government accounting systems and proficiency in using spreadsheet and word processing software;

3. Demonstrated ability to: (a) prioritize and complete multiple complex projects under tight deadlines; (b) work with minimal supervision; and (c) consistently deliver the highest level of quality work;

4. Four-year undergraduate degree or 4 years additional experience;

5. Asset forfeiture experience preferred

6. Specific tasks that may be ordered include:

a) Monitor and analyze the financial operations of assigned districts/offices;

b) Assist districts/offices by providing: (1) guidance relative to complex financial assets;

(2) support for preparation of annual Assets Forfeiture Fund audit samples; and (3) other support as required;

c) Identify potential issues, perform technical and factual research, and recommend alternative solutions;

d) Provide support in conducting pre-seizure analysis. This includes net equity analysis, developing exit strategy, and preparation of recommendation to Investigative Analysts (IAs) and the U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO);

e) Submit monthly reports to headquarters documenting the financial status of districts/offices; and

f) Provide support by monitoring financial reports of businesses managed under seizure or forfeiture actions.

T. Senior Forfeiture Financial Specialist –

1. Four-year undergraduate diploma in accounting, finance or related field;

2. One or more related professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Government Financial Manager, etc

3. Ten years of direct experience related to accounting auditing, finance or budget administration

4. Experience in Government accounting systems and proficiency in using spreadsheet and word processing software; and

5. Demonstrated ability to: (a) prioritize and complete multiple complex projects under tight deadlines; (b) work with minimal supervision; and (c) consistently deliver the high level of quality work.

6. Specific service that may be required include the following:

a) Support nationwide financial initiatives that affect district/office Asset Forfeiture financial operations such as audit readiness and A-123;

b) Monitor and analyze the financial operations of assigned districts;

c) Assist districts by providing: (1) guidance relative to complex financial assets; and (2) support for preparation of annual Asset Forfeiture Fund audit samples;

d) Formulate administrative and technical procedures for accomplishing tasks;

e) Perform complex technical and factual research relative to seized financial and business assets;

f) Submit monthly reports to headquarters documenting the financial status of districts/offices within assigned region;

g) Provide support in conducting pre-seizure analysis. This includes net equity analysis, developing exit strategy, preparation of recommendation to Investigative Analysts (IAs) and U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO), etc.;

h) Monitor financial reports submitted by businesses subject to restraining orders/protective orders; and

i) Provide forensic audit and other financial services relative to seized and forfeited businesses.

U. Supervisory Forfeiture Financial Specialist –

1. Four-year undergraduate diploma;

2. Ten years of direct experience related to accounting, finance or asset management (5 years of direct asset forfeiture experience is highly preferred);

3. Supervisory experience;

4. Experience in Government accounting systems and proficiency in using spreadsheet and word processing software;

5. Demonstrated ability to: (a) prioritize and complete multiple complex projects under tight deadlines; (b) work with minimal supervision; and (c) consistently deliver the highest level of quality work; and

6. Asset Forfeiture work experience is preferred

7. Specific services that maybe ordered include the following-

a) Direct and supervise the work of Forfeiture Financial Specialists (FFS) as well as monitor work and reports on progress;

b) Perform certain liaison functions with headquarters and Finance regarding nationwide financial issues that affect district/office Asset Forfeiture financial operations;

c) Monitor and analyze the financial operations of assigned districts/offices;

d) Ensure that work meets contract and Government requirement with on-time delivery;

e) Formulate administrative and technical procedures for accomplishing the tasks;

f) Perform complex technical and factual research; provide sound recommendations to headquarters management;

g) Provide advice and assistance with the development and implementation of the financial training curriculum; and

h) Work with headquarters and district management to formalize relationships and integrate FFS staff and functions into the districts/offices V. Junior Technical Writer –

1. A High School Diploma or GED; Undergraduate degree in English, Journalism, Communications or related field preferred

2. Experience in researching, writing, editing, proofreading or performing word processing of written materials preferred

3. Ability to grasp and understand the organization and functions of the customer

4. Strong writing skills and attention to detail

5. Excellent communication skills; oral and written

6. Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and other common software applications and databases

7. Knowledge of technical writing tools and software, desktop publishing or graphics programs preferred

8. Proven commitment and expertise to provide excellent customer service; positive and flexible

9. Ability to work in a team environment and maintain a professional disposition

10. Specific services that may be ordered include the following-

a) Under close supervision, the Jr. Technical Writer drafts and edits technical and administrative materials typically concerned with work methods and procedures, and the installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment and systems;

b) Drafting & Editing: Drafts and edits assigned portions of standardized materials such as reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction guides, and operating procedures.

c) Review & Analysis: Reviews source materials, including notes, manuals, technical specifications, legal documents, and procedural guidelines, to understand work processes, operating procedures, equipment and systems.

d) Documentation Standards: Organizes and formats writing assignments to meet established standards for order, clarity, conciseness, style and terminology.

e) Material Management: Maintains records of document versions, revisions, and updates.

f) Visuals & Layout: Assists in selecting photographs, diagrams, screenshots, and other visual elements to enhance clarity and illustrate technical content.

g) Documentation Coordination: Coordinates or conducts word-processing, duplication and distribution of material, as required.

h) Public Relations & Communications Support: May assist in drafting articles, speeches, and other communications relevant to internal and external stakeholders.

W. Technical Writer –

1. Undergraduate degree in English, Journalism, Communications or related field, or High School Diploma/GED and two years additional experience

2. 1.5 years of technical writing or content creation experience

3. Ability to grasp and understand the organization and functions of the customer

4. Strong writing and editing skills, with attention to detail

5. Excellent communication skills; oral and written

6. Intermediate skills with the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and other common software applications and databases

7. Knowledge of technical writing tools and software, desktop publishing or graphics programs

8. Proven commitment and expertise to provide excellent customer service; positive and flexible

9. Ability to work in a team environment and maintain a professional disposition

10. Specific services that may be ordered include:

a) The Technical Writer is responsible for creating and revising technical and administrative materials concerning work methods and procedures, and equipment and systems. The role involves engagement with subject matter experts (SMEs) and may require observation of operational activities to enhance accuracy/detail.

b) Content Development & Revision: Writes or revises materials that are mostly standardized such as reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction guides, and operating procedures.

c) Collaboration with SMEs: Gathers detailed data for accurate content creation. May observe operations and conduct interviews to clarify or expand procedural details and equipment/system operation.

d) Documentation Organization: Structures and organizes writing assignments according to set standards regarding clarity, conciseness, format, style, and terminology.

e) Editing & Quality Control: Proofreads, edits, and standardizes documentation to meet style guidelines, improve readability, and ensure consistency across all materials.

f) Material Management: Maintains records of document versions, revisions, and updates.

g) Content Illustration: Selects and integrates relevant visuals—such as charts, diagrams, photos and screenshots—to illustrate complex technical content.

h) Production Coordination: Assists in the layout, typing, duplication, and distribution of materials, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.

i) Public Relations & Communications: Drafts articles, speeches, and other communications relevant to internal and external stakeholders.

X. Senior Technical Writer –

24. Undergraduate degree in English, Journalism, Communications or related field, or High School Diploma/GED and two years additional experience

24. 3-5 years of technical writing or content creation experience

24. Ability to grasp and understand the organization and functions of the customer

24. Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and accurately translate them into clear documentation.

24. Demonstratable project and workload management skills; strong attention to detail

24. Excellent communication skills; oral and written

24. Intermediate skills with the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and other common software applications and databases

24. Knowledge of technical writing tools and software, desktop publishing or graphics programs

24. Familiarity with content or document management systems and intranet platforms preferred

24. Proven commitment and expertise to provide excellent customer service; positive and flexible

24. Ability to work in a team environment and maintain a professional disposition

24. Specific services that may be ordered include:

11. The Sr. Technical Writer is responsible for developing, writing, and revising a variety of technical and administrative documentation, including detailed reports, manuals, procedural guides, and regulatory compliance documents related to work processes, equipment, and systems. This role involves significant cross-functional interaction to ensure all material is thorough, accurate, and compliant.

11. Advanced Content Development: Leads the creation of complex, high-level documentation on program processes and systems, including detailed manuals, procedural guides, and regulatory compliance documents.

11. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborates with cross-functional teams to gather and verify critical technical data. Conducts interviews with subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop a thorough understanding of operational procedures.

11. Research & Synthesis: Reviews technical materials, and legal documents to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedures, and production sequences related to program operations.

11. Documentation Updates & Revisions: Regularly reviews and updates existing material, recommending improvements or revisions to enhance clarity, accuracy, and ease of use. Ensures material remains aligned with evolving procedures and technologies.

11. Visual & Layout Design: Selects relevant diagrams, charts, photographs, screenshots, and other visual aids to complement and enhance the written content.

11. Intranet & Internal Publications: Organizes and publishes material for internal distribution via intranet platforms and internal document repositories.

11. Project Management: Maintains records of document versions, revisions, and updates, and tracks project timelines to ensure timely delivery of all documentation.

11. Training & Mentoring: Provides guidance and mentorship to junior writers, assisting in the development of documentation processes and techniques.

11. Compliance & Oversight: Ensures all documentation is compliant with laws, regulations, and policies, reviewing materials for legal accuracy and procedural alignment.

Y. Junior Financial Analyst –

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field, or High School Diploma/GED with at least four years related experience. Performance of services requires general knowledge of financial statements, strong organizational and prioritization skills; excellent communication skills; oral and written; experience with the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and other common software applications and databases, to include financial systems; strong attention to detail; meticulous data entry skills; proven commitment and competence to provide excellent customer service; positive and flexible; ability to work in a team environment and maintain a professional disposition. Specific services that may be ordered include:

1. Provides quality control and reconciliation of computer databases containing financial and compliance records;

2. Checks accounting practices for compliance with Federal laws and regulations (e.g., Single Audit Act), generally accepted Government accounting practices (GAP), and relevant Office Management and Budget (OMB) circulars;

3. Reviews and analyzes annual financial statements to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, program policies, and procedures, and makes recommendations for corrective actions if findings indicate improper or illegal expenditures and accounting funds;

4. Evaluates logistics and operations of audit and certification program to maximize efficiencies and streamline program review;

5. Creates draft budget requests for office operations; and

6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Z. Financial Analyst –

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field, or High School Diploma/GED with at least four years additional experience; 1.5 years’ experience in accounting/finance; experience with an enterprise financial system; strong organizational and prioritization skills, and ability to work with minimal supervision; excellent communication skills; oral and written; intermediate experience with the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and other common software applications and databases, advanced skills are preferred; strong attention to detail; meticulous data entry skills; proven commitment and expertise to provide excellent customer service; positive and flexible; ability to multi-task; ability to work in a team environment, deliver the highest quality of work, and maintain a professional disposition under extreme pressure. Specific services that may be ordered include:

1. Provides general financial management and budgetary support;

2. Conducts accounting functions related to seized and forfeited assets including reviewing invoices and receipts related to accounts. Monitors and reviews reports related to seized and forfeited asset related accounts;

3. Performs program-specific analysis and certain liaison functions to support budget execution and financial reporting processes;

4. Analyzes data and trends to develop revenue and expense reports;

5. Reviews reprogramming requests of clients; and

6. Performs other duties as assigned.

AA. Supervisory Financial Analyst –

1. A four-year undergraduate diploma in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field; a CPA certification is preferred

2. Three years of related experience;

3. Supervisory experience preferred

4. Experience in Government accounting systems and proficiency in using spreadsheet and word processing software; and

5. Ability to deliver the high quality work under extreme pressure consistently

6. Specific services that maybe ordered include:

a) Perform Accounting, Records Examiner/Analyst, Financial Analyst tasks;

b) Perform certain liaison functions with clients with respect to budget execution;

c) Monitor and analyze the financial condition of assigned programs to determine whether current or proposed actions are fiscally sound;

d) Direct and supervise the performance of contractor staff; monitor performance and report on progress;

e) Ensure that services meet contract and Government requirement with on-time delivery;

f) Formulate administrative and technical procedures for accomplishing the tasks; and

g) Perform complex technical and factual research

AB. Senior Financial Analyst –

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field, or High School Diploma/GED with at least four years additional experience. Relevant certification preferred. 5 years’ experience in accounting/finance. Experience with digital assets a plus; Experience with an enterprise financial system. UFMS experience preferred. Strong ability to prepare, analyze, and interpret financial reports, with a solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and financial regulations. Excellent communication skills; oral and written; Intermediate experience with the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and other common software applications and databases, advanced skills are preferred. Proven commitment and expertise to provide excellent customer service; positive and flexible; ability to multitask. Ability to work in a team environment, deliver the highest quality of work, and maintain a professional disposition under extreme pressure. Specific services that may be ordered include:

1. Prepare and review financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.

2. As applicable, analyze digital asset transactions, including purchases, sales, and exchanges, and determine their impact on financial statements.

3. Ensure compliance with financial regulations and GAAP across all financial transactions, including emerging digital asset activities.

4. Ensure the data integrity, accuracy, and reporting efficiency of the financial systems used for tracking financial transactions, including both traditional and virtual assets.

5. Develop and manage financial budgets, monitor expenditures, and forecast future financial performance in line with organizational goals.

6. Work with senior management to develop and execute financial measures.

7. Evaluate the value and performance of financial, real property or other tangible assets, including traditional and digital assets.

8. Provide clear, concise reports and presentations to senior leadership on financial performance, trends, and recommendations for improvement. Ensure that reports are clear, concise, and suitable for both internal stakeholders and auditors.

9. Participate in or lead ad-hoc financial analysis projects, including the evaluation of new financial technologies, investments, or business strategies involving digital assets as needed to support organizational objectives.

10. Performs other duties as assigned.

AC. Cryptocurrency Specialist –

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, or related field. One or more certifications related to digital assets, cryptocurrencies or blockchain (e.g., Certified Blockchain Professional or equivalent). 10 years’ experience in a related field. Experience in financial accounting, with a focus on Digital Assets, is preferred. Deep understanding of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency accounting practices. Familiarity with crypto accounting software and blockchain explorers is a plus. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex digital asset concepts to a variety of audiences, including non-technical stakeholders. Ability to analyze digital asset transactions, determine their financial impact, and address any discrepancies. Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to manage and track a wide variety of digital asset transactions and portfolio. Specific services that may be ordered include:

1. The Cryptocurrency Specialist is responsible for providing deep expertise in digital asset management (cryptocurrencies, non-fungible tokens, security tokens, etc.), and blockchain technology post-seizure. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of how digital assets impact financial reporting, asset management, risk management, and compliance. The Specialist will guide best practices related to the accounting and regulatory treatment of digital assets and will support teams in ensuring the correct handling of digital asset transactions.

2. Maintain current knowledge of digital asset industry trends and developments by engaging with prominent organizations, networking with experts, attending industry events, and monitoring regulatory changes to inform strategic decision-making and ensure compliance with regulations and best practices.

3. Support government policy development, compliance, modelling, and accountability with respect to seized digital assets.

4. Serve as the internal expert on all matters related to digital assets, educating finance, accounting, and legal teams on best practices for handling digital assets. Provide insights into blockchain innovations and their potential impact on disposal of seized and forfeited assets.

5. Oversee the accounting and financial management of digital assets and ensure proper recording of digital asset transactions in accordance with accounting standards.

6. Monitor and track the movement of digital assets across the government’s platforms, identifying and mitigating any discrepancies or irregularities.

7. Analyze blockchain-based transactions to ensure the accurate recording and reporting of digital asset transactions. Help interpret the technical aspects of blockchain and crypto-related data for accounting purposes.

8. Maintain the accuracy of digital asset inventory records, including regular audits of spreadsheets and reconciliation with the DOJ's Consolidated Asset Tracking System (CATS) and implementation of processes to track important attributes of seized digital assets, including types, quantities, market valuations, transaction fees, and…