AFISS_Attachment_2_Labor_Category_Descriptions.pdf

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Attachment 2

Labor Category Descriptions

The following is a list of the labor categories as described by requirement and qualifications in support of the Asset Forfeiture Investigative Services and Support (AFISS) contracts.

Partner/Officer

Qualifications: Member of the firm’s senior management.

Description of Duties: A member of the firm's top management. This labor category will only be utilized on the specific request of large task order users who require a specific amount of interaction with the management of the firm where there are significant resources in numerous locations and in no way diminishes the contractor’s obligation under Section C.5 (Contract Management and administrative Responsibilities).

Project Manager (PM)

Qualifications: An undergraduate degree is required (graduate degree preferred and/or significant experience with Forfeiture, Financial, or White Collar investigations). Experienced in managing task orders of similar size, scope and complexity.

Description of Duties: Serves as the company’s Project manager on large task orders that may contain a significant number of resources, locations and/or provide multiple services (e.g., custodial and investigative).

Senior Financial Investigator (SFI)

Qualifications: A minimum of ten years of law enforcement experience planning, conducting and participating in complex financial investigations with a minimum of five years in a specialized area of expertise such as Forfeiture, Organized Crime, White Collar Crime, Fraud, Drug, Money Laundering, or similar area of criminal activity is required. An undergraduate degree is required. The SFI must possess working knowledge of current financial investigative techniques, including the use of commercial databases and other sources of information, and a valid driver’s license. Foreign language skills are preferred.

Description of Duties (The following list is to show the typical services and support for the specified labor category. The list is designed to show typical projects, the list is not all inclusive, and other types of services may be required):

(a) Provide advice and guidance to fully develop the forfeiture aspects of an on-going investigation. Advice and guidance include, but are not limited to, education of Investigating Agencies’ agents on specific tools and techniques utilized to analyze financial information.

(b) Analyze financial records obtained by the Investigating Agencies through internal and external data bases and submit reports documenting the results, when requested. Specifically, the contractor will review bank statements;

deposits; and debit transactions, including checks, letters of credit, Currency Transaction Reports (CTR), loan applications, and related records that are obtained pursuant to Federal and State subpoenas and search warrants executed by the Government. The contractor will review the documents to determine hidden assets and false statements that are used to hide illicit assets from investigators and to make the assets appear to be legitimate.

(c) Review, process, and analyze information sufficient to 1) assist in determining the amount to seek for forfeiture; 2) identify and trace assets during the course of investigations; and 3) assist the Government in perfecting its interest in the property.

(d) Assist in the location and repatriation of assets that are subject to forfeiture.

(e) Identify the individuals and entities making deposits and all related bank accounts, properties, investments, and any other assets that may be identified from the documentation.

(f) Maintain detailed case documentation and database files of financial investigative research to trace proceeds of criminal activities and investigative interests in targeted property.

(g) Research and analyze information derived from various investigative and business-related automated systems including, but not limited to, Choice Point, Autotrack, TECS, FINCEN, CLEAR, THREADS, Accurint, ISYS, Lexis-Nexis, PACER, CourtLink, West Law, NADA, Used Price.com, and other Internet capabilities (e.g., law enforcement databases to provide forfeiture specific case support to the Government in civil and criminal forfeiture matters). Examples of research and analysis activities include: analyzing and documenting the ownership interests of targeted properties; analyzing financial records to trace the proceeds of criminal violations to their current form; creating a data base from financial records to document the source of targeted property; preparing seizure warrants, civil complaints, and forfeiture counts; preparing exhibits on the source and ownership of targeted property; documenting and cataloguing evidence on the source and ownership of targeted property; and identifying, analyzing, and documenting potential substitute assets.

(h) Research and identify assets utilizing various Social Media and Cyber research tools.

(i) Provide additional services, including the parsing of dialed number strings, to identify amounts and property that may be subject to forfeiture in a particular investigation and to perfect the Government=s interest in forfeitable property.

(j) Organize and conduct detailed examinations of information generated during complex criminal/civil investigations as well as alternative sources for the purpose of conducting financial analyses of personal/business assets of targeted organizations/individuals.

(k) Assist with the development of sufficient probable cause to enable the Government to pursue seizure warrants, temporary restraining orders, civil complaints, and forfeiture counts against targeted property and parties.

(l) Provide investigative support to the Government with coordinated planning to mitigate excessive risks in seizing targeted property. This includes assessing impacts on the local community. An example would be the seizure of an occupied apartment complex.

(m) Prepare documents and catalog case exhibits on the source and ownership of targeted properties.

(n) Perform analytical research to identify and record potential substitute assets.

(o) Identify witnesses and subjects and assist the case agent/attorney during -conducted interviews and courtroom proceedings regarding the ownership and source of targeted property of ongoing case investigations.

(p) Provide courtroom testimony and depositions regarding their investigative analysis and identification of assets derived from specific unlawful activities.

(q) Conduct detailed link analyses, specific to Forfeiture, utilizing the results of financial analysis and other investigative techniques, such as Title III=s surveillance to determine relationships between the subjects of the investigation and the events that lead to the alleged forfeitability of property and proceeds.

(r) Research and identify assets utilizing data amplification programs/systems and through various forms of crypto-currencies (e.g., Bitcoin).

Financial Investigator (FI)

Qualifications: Work is similar to the SFI. The FI position requires 5 years of law enforcement experience and a minimum of 2 years of experience specializing in asset forfeiture or financial investigations. The FI shall possess working knowledge of current financial investigative techniques, including the use of commercial databases and other sources of information, and a valid driver’s license. An undergraduate degree is required. Foreign language skills are preferred.

Description of Duties (The following list is to show the typical services and support for the specified labor category. The list is designed to show typical projects, the list is not all inclusive, and other types of services may be required):

(a) Duties will be similar to those identified for the SFI position

Investigative Analyst (IA)

Qualifications: The position requires an undergraduate degree or 5 years’ experience.

inclusive, and other types of services may be required):

(a) Assist with the preparation of documents (e.g., reports, spreadsheets, case files, filing, scanning, and copying).

(b) Utilize information obtained as a result of financial analysis to prepare documentation for use by law enforcement personnel pursuing civil and criminal forfeiture matters.

(c) Prepare research, reports, and analyses of the evidence and of ability to forfeit targeted property and assess risk in proceeding.

(d) Prepare research, reports, and analyses for Government management and/or Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSA) regarding program/case status, investigations, seized and forfeited assets, etc.

(e) Input, update, and maintain forfeited property in asset tracking databases.

(f) Assist with reporting and tracking program-related budgets.

(g) Coordinate and track Asset Forfeiture related training.

(h) Manage case files, records, and property database to ensure information is accurate, up-to-date, and audit ready when required.

(i) Coordinate technical and logistical support with field elements.

Seized Property Investigator (SPI)

Qualifications: Requires an undergraduate degree and a minimum of 10 years law enforcement experience. SPI should have an expert level knowledge of seized assets, inventory management, and complex asset disposal methods.

Description of Duties: Currently supports custodial and field operations at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives which maintains assets such as firearms, ammunition, and explosives, which are generally considered non-valued assets.

(The following list is to show the typical services and support for the specified labor category.

The list is designed to show typical projects, the list is not all inclusive, and other types of services may be required):

(a) Serve as liaison between the seizing and custodial entity/agency.

(b) Maintain Official Request Memo/Release and Receipt files on seized assets.

(c) Monitors asset management/tracking systems and coordinates updating of the status of forfeited assets.

(d) Arrange shipping/receiving of seized assets requested for official use.

(e) Assist with coordinating Official Use of forfeited assets, currently in Government possession, with our Federal Law Enforcement counterparts in accordance with all policy and regulations.

(f) Catalogue forfeited assets.

(g) Provide on-site support for large seizures throughout the United States.

(h) Respond to questions and provide information to other organizations on forfeiture and seizure questions.

(i) Photograph (when necessary) forfeited assets; research forfeited asset origin/history; and document and enter forfeited assets into Government databases.

(j) Monitor and maintain useful condition of seized and forfeited assets.

(k) Assist in destruction of forfeited assets.

(l) Package and ship seized and forfeited assets to vendor for demilitarization in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations regarding shipment of firearms and ammunition.

Legal Advisor (LA)

Qualifications: Requires a Law degree and significant experience in litigating forfeiture-related cases.

inclusive, and other types of services may be required):

(a) Provide expert legal research, review of facts, and examination of evidence and legal authorities relating to sophisticated asset forfeiture investigations and litigation.

(b) Assist with the preparation, review, and editing of complex legal documentation (e.g., legal reports, correspondence, motions, briefs, and memoranda of law, etc.).

(c) Summarize current asset forfeiture cases and provide relevant insight.

(d) Serve as instructors and/or facilitators for asset forfeiture training courses.

(e) Provide content support, research, and real-world case examples to create and/or update asset forfeiture training resources, instructional materials including eLearning modules.

(f) Participate as part of a “jump team” to provide on-site support, mentoring, and training to USAO asset forfeiture attorneys.

(g) Provide content expertise and support for AFMLS publications and web site.

(h) Assist with the assessment of training needs for individual district forfeiture units.

(i) Assist with the development and implementation of an orientation program for new asset forfeiture attorneys.

(j) Assist with the development and implementation of training on basic financial investigations techniques available to asset forfeiture units.