Probation Administrator (Cybercrime)

This position is designated as a secondary law enforcement position for the purposes of retirement coverage under the law enforcement officer (LEO) retirement provisions. For individuals currently covered by the LEO retirement provisions, this position meets the provisions for continuation of LEO retirement coverage. The incumbent of this position is subject to random drug screening and updated background investigations every five years.

Duties

The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts seeks a skilled and self-motivated Probation Administrator to join its team to lead the Cybercrime Management Program. The Probation Administrator (Cybercrime) position is located within the Department of Program Services, Probation and Pretrial Services Office (PPSO), Program Services Branch (PSB) of the Program Oversight and Support Division.

This position reports to the PSB Chief.

As a member of the PPSO team, the probation administrator provides national guidance and support to the system, and program services generally. This position is primarily responsible for national oversight and support of the Cybercrime Management Program.

Specialized duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Providing administrative oversight, assessment, and development of policies and procedures to ensure cost effectiveness and supervision risk reduction for the cybercrime management program and special populations subject to computer search, management and monitoring.
2. Leading and overseeing development and implementation of a regional cyber lab model, including the assignment of districts to each regional lab, nationwide coordination of forensic search activities across four regional labs, budget management, workload, and trend analysis.
3. Developing and overseeing implementation of national policies and outcome measures regarding cybercrime management to include coordinating with staff in other areas to ensure consistency and consideration of evidence-informed practices.
4. Conducting research, tracking and evaluating program data, and monitoring trends necessary to identify program success, opportunities for improvement, vision casting, and strategic planning related to cybercrime management.
5. Serving as an authority on cybercrime management, computer monitoring, probation and pretrial services policies and procedures, to include serving on policy-making working groups, facilitating focus groups, and as a point of contact for probation and pretrial services personnel.
6. Coordinating and delivering training, support, and outreach aimed to enhance national and district specific implementation of national policies, procedures, and best practices related to cybercrime management.
7. Providing daily oversight of assigned temporary duty staff (TDY); communicating directly with division and branch chiefs regarding TDY performance and activities.
8. Serving as a Contracting Officer Representative for the national computer monitoring contract and other assigned contracts.

Generalized duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Providing staff support for the Judicial Conference Committee on Criminal Law to implement the provision of legislation affecting the federal probation and pretrial services system.
2. Reviewing the work of probation and pretrial services offices to include national oversight activities and the evaluation of high-profile cases.
3. Managing and resolving operational problems, responding to inquiries, and providing technical and administrative guidance.
4. Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to identify problems, analyze information to determine accuracy and relevance, and draw accurate conclusions.
5. Using research, technology, and software applications to support operational efficiency, organizational workflows, and communication.
6. Participating in training to further professional knowledge, skills, and competencies.
7. Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, to include drafting memos and emails, and preparing presentations to provide regular updates on assigned activities and initiatives.

Salary

• $89,508 - $167,773/year

Conditions of Employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

1. All information is subject to verification. Applicants are advised that false answers or omissions of information on application materials or inability to meet the following conditions may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.
2. Selection for this position is contingent upon completion of OF-306, Declaration of Federal Employment during the pre-employment process and proof of U.S. citizenship for competitive status positions or conversion to a competitive status position with the AO. If non-citizens are considered for hire into a temporary or any other position with non-competitive status or when it is confirmed by the AO Human Resources Office there are no qualified U.S. citizens for a competitive status position (unless prohibited by a law or statue), non-citizens must provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S. and proof of entitlement to receive compensation. Additional information on the employment of non-citizens can be found at USAJOBS Help Center | Employment of non-citizens/. For a list of documents that may be used to provide proof of citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, please refer to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.
3. All new AO employees will be required to complete an FBI fingerprint-based national criminal database and records check and pass a public trust suitability check.
4. New employees to the AO will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights/responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.
5. All new AO employees are required to identify a financial institution for direct deposit of pay before appointment.
6. You will be required to serve a trial period if selected for a first-time appointment to the Federal government, transferring from another Federal agency, or serving as a first-time supervisor. Failure to successfully complete the trial period may result in termination of employment.
7. If appointed to a temporary position, management may have the discretion of converting the position to permanent depending upon funding and staffing allocation.

Qualifications

Applicants must have demonstrated experience as listed below. This requirement is according to the AO Classification, Compensation, and Recruitment Systems which include interpretive guidance and reference to the OPM Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions.

Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position. Specialized experience is demonstrated experience in each of the following:

1. Serving as an authority/subject matter expert in the assessment and development of policies and procedures to ensure cost effectiveness and risk reduction for cybercrime management programs and special supervised populations subject to computer search, management, and monitoring.
2. Conducting research, tracking and evaluating program data, and monitoring trends to identify program success, opportunities for improvement, vision casting, and strategic planning related to cybercrime management.
3. Serving as an authority/subject matter expert on cybercrime management, computer monitoring, and probation and pretrial services policies and procedures.

Education The basic qualifications can be met in one of three ways: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrates that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. Other Information The AO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Required Documents

For this job announcement the following documents and/or information are required:

• Resume - Any written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications.
• Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) - All applicants outside of the AO must submit a copy of your latest SF-50 to verify current or former Federal employment status.
• Veterans Preference documentation - Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214), if applicable Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (SF-15) and an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying to the veteran's present receipt of compensation.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

The complete application package must be submitted by 05/04/2026 to receive consideration.
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• Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12936443