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Criminal Analyst

Department of Homeland Security Headquarters

Washington, DCFull-time$102–158K/yrPosted 2mo ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$102–158K/yr
Location
Washington, DC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Top Secret clearance

Job overview

Department of Homeland Security Headquarters is hiring a Criminal Analyst. The Department of Homeland Security seeks a Criminal Analyst for a one‑year, non‑reimbursable assignment at its headquarters in Washington, D.C., requiring a Top Secret clearance and at least one year of experience analyzing criminal networks or supporting investigations.

Key focus areas include Analyze criminal networks and support criminal investigations through comprehensive intelligence analysis and targeting, Collect, review, and integrate information from multiple sources to develop actionable leads for law enforcement operations, and Apply analytical techniques and critical thinking skills to identify patterns, trends, and relationships within criminal activity.

Successful candidates bring 1+ Year Experience Analyzing Criminal Networks Or Supporting Criminal Investigations, Top Secret Security Clearance, and Current Full-Time Federal Employee. Important skills include Analyzing Criminal Networks, Supporting Criminal Investigations, Intelligence Analysis, Intelligence Requirements, Intelligence Targeting, and Work In Fast-Paced Environment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Analyzing Criminal NetworksSupporting Criminal InvestigationsIntelligence AnalysisIntelligence RequirementsIntelligence TargetingWork in Fast-Paced EnvironmentAnalytical TechniquesCritical Thinking SkillsOral CommunicationsWritten CommunicationsLearn and Navigate Multiple System ApplicationsWork IndependentlyWork With TeamsCollect InformationConduct AnalysisDevelop Usable LeadsSound Analytical Tradecraft in Product DevelopmentGiving Briefings and PresentationsAdvance and Leverage Inter- and Intra-Agency Collaboration and Coordination EffortsData AnalysisQuantitative Data Analysis MethodsInterpret Large DatasetsMaintain Proficiency in Relevant System Applications and ToolsCriminal Network AnalysisCriminal Investigation SupportTargetingProblem SolvingOral CommunicationCommunicationBriefing DevelopmentPresentation SkillsInteragency CollaborationIntra‑Agency CoordinationIndependent WorkCollaborationSound Analytical TradecraftQuantitative Data AnalysisLarge Dataset InterpretationActionable Lead DevelopmentReport DevelopmentSystem Applications ProficiencyAbility to Work in Fast‑Paced Environment

Qualifications

1+ Years Experience Analyzing Criminal Networks or Supporting Criminal InvestigationsTop Secret Security ClearanceCompletion of Required DHS Training

Full job description

This assignment is a 1-year non-reimbursable assignment. U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement Criminal Analyst Series Requested: 1805, 0132 Security Clearance: Top Secret Virtual/Remote: No Only current, full-time federal employees are eligible. Resumes are reviewed every 30 days until selection/closing date. This is a Detail, not a Developmental Rotation. Supervisory approval form must be signed. Qualifications required: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of experience or expertise analyzing criminal networks or supporting criminal investigations and have a comprehensive understanding of intelligence analysis, requirements, and targeting. Applicants must have ability to work in fast-paced environment, apply analytical techniques and critical thinking skills, have excellent oral and written communications, and willingness to learn and navigate multiple system applications. Applicants must have the ability to work independently and with teams of other criminal analysts or criminal investigators to collect information, conduct analysis, and develop usable leads in support of law enforcement operations. Applicants must demonstrate use of sound analytical tradecraft in product development, versed in giving briefings and presentations, and advance and leverage inter-and intra-agency collaboration and coordination efforts. Please read the following important information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application: It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit appropriate documentation prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this Joint Duty assignment opportunity announcement. Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated based on your resume. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (Include series and grade of Federal Job) Duties (Be specific in describing your duties) Name of Federal agency Supervisor name, email, and phone number Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008) This position is located within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Intelligence Enterprise (HSI Intelligence) Headquarters' office. This is a 1-year non-reimbursable assignment. 1. Analyze criminal networks and support criminal investigations through comprehensive intelligence analysis and targeting. 2. Collect, review, and integrate information from multiple sources to develop actionable leads for law enforcement operations. 3. Apply analytical techniques and critical thinking skills to identify patterns, trends, and relationships within criminal activity. 4. Use data analytics and quantitative data analysis methods to interpret large datasets and inform investigative strategies. 5. Develop and present briefings and reports to stakeholders, including intra- and inter-agency partners. 6. Collaborate with teams of criminal analysts and investigators to advance and leverage coordination efforts across agencies. 7. Demonstrate sound analytical tradecraft in the development of intelligence products. 8. Work independently and as part of a team to support law enforcement operations and objectives. 9. Participate in and contribute to interagency collaboration and coordination initiatives. 10. Maintain proficiency in relevant system applications and tools used for criminal analysis. 11. Complete required DHS training and assignment progress plans as part of the Joint Duty Assignment. Security clearance required: Top Secret

Education EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution for this position.

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