Defense Investigator

Defense Investigator

GDIT is seeking a Defense Investigator to help support our OMC program in Arlington, VA. NOTE: Due to the secure work environment this role entails, telecommuting is not allowed and will require the employee to report full-time onsite.

The Office of Military Commissions (OMC) and Military Commissions Defense Organization (MCDO) require an investigator to support defense counsel in multiple areas of pre-trial investigation and trial preparation for the Military Commissions convened under the Military Commissions Act of 2009.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

Investigators supporting MCDO will be responsible for assisting defense counsel in multiple areas of investigation, including, but not limited to: ​

● Reviewing factual allegations related to the case
● Reviewing psychosocial history of the defendant

● Investigating government conduct of the investigation, interrogation, and prosecution of the defendant
● Interviewing expert witnesses for and against the defendant
● Reviewing cultural issues relating to the defendant

● Assisting with any other area of investigation deemed necessary by counsel for the defendant
● Executing frequent travel, both local and international

Travel Requirements: up to 25-50% travel per month, including local, domestical, and international travel, as determined by MCDO mission needs. Average of 3-7 days of total travel in a month, highly variable.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED – REQUIRED:
CLEARANCE: Active TS/SCI security clearance NOTE: clearance MUST be held in JPAS/DISS

EDUCATION:  Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Criminal Justice, Administration of Justice, Legal Studies, National Security, Intelligence, Paralegal Studies) or equivalent combination

YEAR'S EXPERIENCE:  

● 8 years experience in a relevant discipline, including but not limited to law, law enforcement, criminal defense, intelligence analysis, psychology, social work, mental health related disciplines, anthropology, sociology, journalism, or human rights.

● In addition, at least 3 years of experience working with criminal defense, civil rights, immigration, or human rights attorneys on behalf of individual clients.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

● Experience with conducting interviews
● Knowledge of the investigative process, rules of evidence, and familiarity with reviewing legal case materials
● Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous task requirements within a fast-paced environment
● Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral), strong attention to detail, excellent analytical and presentation skills, and the ability to work effectively with diverse groups in a demanding environment
● Ability to work independently

● Able to report on-site in Arlington, VA

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED – DESIRED:
EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Criminal Justice, Administration of Justice, Legal Studies, National Security, Intelligence, Paralegal Studies)
 

SKILLS & ABILITIES:  

● Knowledge of Military Commission process
● Progressive experience providing support to criminal litigation

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
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● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

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