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Intelligence Analyst

Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Investigation
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Summary

The first step to becoming an IA with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is successful completion of our in-house Basic Field Training Course (BFTC) that lasts 12 weeks in Quantico, VA. While at BFTC, you will have a location menu to rank all 56 Field Offices and Headquarters (HQ) Divisions in Washington D.C in order of preference. Placement will be determined based on your preferences and needs of the FBI.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
08/09/2024 to 08/19/2024
Salary
$41,966 to - $80,737 per year

The salaries listed above are the Base rate of pay on the General Schedule (GS) pay scale. A complete list of Pay Tables can be found on OPM.gov.

Pay scale & grade
GS 7 - 11
Locations
Many vacancies in the following locations:
Los Angeles, CA
Denver, CO
Washington, DC
Miami, FL
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
14
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
Yes
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
DESTIMP-12511147-24-VL
Control number
804139200

This job is open to

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Federal employees - Competitive service

Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.

Federal employees - Excepted service

Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.

Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Veterans

Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference

Military spouses

Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.

Individuals with disabilities

Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens.

Duties

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  • Review FBI communications to identify and evaluate the intelligence information therein.
  • Prepare and disseminate intelligence information while protecting sources and investigations through correct document classification and controls.
  • Communicate with various internal and external law enforcement and Intelligence Community(IC) members to gain a better understanding of sources, operations, missions, and requirements.
  • Basic analysis to include collation of raw, primary, and secondary data derived from various sources such as automated data base systems, operational intelligence reports, miscellaneous communications, case files, internal and external automation systems, and other sources.
  • May participate in interagency committees and meetings as representatives.
  • Evaluates incoming reports and information, and performs interpretations and projections under the guidance of senior analysts.
  • Prepares basic to complex descriptive and current reportorial intelligence reports to higher-level analysts and superiors in their assigned area of responsibility.
  • Ensures compliance with laws, regulations, executive orders, and directives promulgated by the Congress, Attorney General, and the Director of the FBI to achieve goals and objectives.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must be able to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearance.
  • Selectee will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 annually.
  • Selectee will be required to complete form FD-877, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
  • Must have a bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement (see Positive Education Requirement).
  • Must successfully pass a series of assessments, known as the IA Selection Process (IASP).
  • Must successfully complete the 12-week intelligence Basic Field Training Course (BFTC) at the FBI Academy in Quantico, VA. This is a full-time-in-residence program.
  • Must sign a mobility service agreement indicating your willingness to relocate to any field office, based on the needs of the FBI. Applicants will receive some moving expenses based on your new office assignment.
  • Must adhere to the two-year IA probationary period.

Qualifications

GS 7: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 5 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

  • Communicates effectively orally and in writing.
  • Assists in the preparation of reports.
  • Utilizes databases to further research.
GS 9: In addition to the above applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 7 grade level. SE is defined as follows:
  • Research, analyze and assemble pertinent facts into finished reports.
  • Utilize computer systems to receive and provide information using database/sources.
  • Apply collection methods and techniques/skills relevant to data collection/research.
  • Manipulate and exploit data systems to gather information and analyze and report findings
GS 11: In addition to the above applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 9 grade level. SE is defined as follows:
  • Conduct proactive analytical reviews of data to identify patterns.
  • Analyze information and make decisions regarding its value and worth to a case.
  • Participate in committees and meetings as representatives of an organization or functional unit.
  • Provide briefings, intelligence reports, and/or recommendations to management or higher level staff
Desired Skills

Desired skills are NOT mandatory and will NOT be utilized to minimally qualify applicants.

- Cyber: Those with a degree(s) or experience in computer science, computer engineering, information assurance/security, information science, data science/analytics, ethical/white hat hacking, telecommunications security, programming/coding or computer forensics.

OR

- National Security Studies: Those with degree(s) or experience in international relations/foreign affairs, international migration, world religions, homeland security, international law, international finance, or a degree of study in the following areas: Central Asia, China, Korea, the Middle East, Eurasia, Cuba, or Latin America.

OR

- Hard Sciences: Those with a degree(s) or experience in engineering, chemical, biological/agriculture, physics, physical science, electrical, biometrics, biomedical, or forensic science.

OR

- Other: Those with degree(s) or experience in accounting/economics, geospatial/mapping, open source intelligence, journalism, or psychology/sociology.

Education

All applicants must verify completion of this basic education requirement by submitting a copy of their college transcripts by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. All degrees must be from an accredited college or university.

GS-7: Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or one (1) full year of graduate level education. Superior academic achievement is the completion of all the requirements of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, which is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average of 2.95 or higher as recorded on an official transcript, or as based on courses completed during the final two years of the curriculum, or (3) honor society membership.

GS-9: Applicant must have a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related.

GS-11: Applicant must have a Ph.D. OR equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related.

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements provided you can show foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.
In addition to the education requirement, please make sure your specialized experience/requirement(s) can be identified in your resume.

Additional information

Due to the extensive training requirement for the IA position, candidates who are placed into an IA role from this job opening will be required to complete 2 years in their first office of assignment before becoming eligible to apply to other positions in the FBI. If you do not pass BFTC, we will attempt to find placement, but if that is unsuccessful, it could result in removal from the FBI. You may be eligible for future consideration for positions in the 0132 series. Please review the IA Candidate Information Packet for further details.

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement.

All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies:

- Analytic Thinking
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Organization and Planning
- Problem solving and Judgement

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