CRIMINAL ANALYST | Criminal Bureau

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Boston, MA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Attorney General’s Office is looking for a highly motivated individual to join the Criminal Bureau as a Criminal Analyst. The analyst will conduct open-source analysis for the Criminal Bureau.
The Criminal Bureau is staffed by a group of experienced prosecutors who partner with Massachusetts State Police troopers assigned to the Attorney General’s Office, financial investigators, and local, state, and federal investigative and enforcement agencies.
Primary Duties: The Criminal Analyst will provide open-source research and online investigation support across the Criminal Bureau divisions, including Human Trafficking, Gaming Enforcement, White Collar and Public Integrity, Enterprise and Major Crimes, and Insurance and Unemployment Fraud.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and two (2) to five (5) years of experience working as an analyst in the law enforcement, military, or intelligence field.
• Knowledge of and interest in criminal law enforcement.
• Expertise in open-source research methods, including social media data exploitation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Familiarity with statistical software or analytical software.
• Experience conducting research, synthesizing and interpreting data, preparing and presenting reports.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with staff at all levels with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively in an interagency environment with federal, state, and local law enforcement and intelligence professionals.
• Effective organizational, program planning, and communication skills.
• An active driver’s license as travel across Massachusetts is required.
• The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a connection and commitment to the people and communities we serve, and an interest in supporting a respectful and inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and manage complex research across division subject areas, including analysis of telephone and location data to identify criminal plotting and conspiracy.
• Analyze aggregate datasets and develop methodologies to determine root causes, patterns, and opportunities to improve public safety and generate investigative leads.
• Use data collection software to compile and assess information received from partner enforcement reports and anonymous reports.
• Conduct preliminary vetting of incoming tips and intelligence.
• Solicit user participation in contributing information to various intelligence databases.
• Collaborate with law enforcement officials and Assistant Attorneys General to identify gaps in existing criminal investigation and intelligence, to collect raw data, and to evaluate and support case progress.
• Prepare, summarize, and present investigative findings.
• Communicate and coordinate with other law enforcement agencies on deconfliction matters.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of Bureau objectives and needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level