Intelligence Analyst

KACE•Sterling, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Intelligence Analyst supports the National Targeting Center’s intelligence and targeting operations for Inspection Service criminal programs. Working with Federal and State partners, the analyst uses technology solutions to search, collect, analyze, and prioritize information to identify high-value targets and support high-impact investigations in a fast-paced environment. The role assesses information from agency and investigative databases, social media, chats, forums, the dark net and Tor network, news feeds, internet relay chats, and other publicly available online sources. The analyst identifies reliable and critical data, develops patterns-of-life and attribution leads, analyzes financial activity and assets, and presents findings in clear reports and presentations for varied audiences. The analyst also supports Inspectors with preparatory research and criminal investigations, including asset identification and forfeiture-related work. The position is located in Sterling, Virginia, and requires a current Secret or Top Secret clearance. The schedule may require occasional work outside core hours and intermittent weekend support, depending on mission needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in finance, information security, data science, intelligence, or another computer technology field; significant demonstrated experience may be considered in lieu of the education requirement.
At least five years of experience demonstrating the ability to review information, conduct analysis and research, and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Current Secret or Top Secret security clearance required.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must pass a favorable credit check for cleared positions and a background investigation, including drug screening.
Must have resided in the United States for the past five years, without residing outside the United States for six or more consecutive months during that period.
General knowledge of federal statutes.
Experience supporting narcotics investigations.
Financial analysis skills and understanding of financial regulatory processes.
Experience with Bank Secrecy Act data and the Southwest Border Trac Record Analysis Center (SWB Trac).
Experience tracking money laundering and structuring activities of transnational criminal organizations.
Extensive experience analyzing data and interpreting patterns or trends using appropriate analytical techniques and methods.
Proficiency conducting internet research and using commercial and public databases.
Experience with mapping platforms such as ArcGIS.
Experience conducting phone toll analysis using PLX or PenLink.
Experience using analytical tools and visualization software such as i2 Analyst’s Notebook, MicroStrategy, Tableau, and QLIK.
Experience working on time-sensitive projects under pressure and multitasking.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting criminal investigations is highly desired.
Foreign-language skills are desirable, including Spanish.

Responsibilities

Evaluate information from agency databases, investigative resources, social media, chats, forums, the dark net, the Tor network, news feeds, internet relay chats, and other publicly available internet sources.
Prioritize and assess data reliability and importance to identify criminal monetization methods, locations, accounts, services, travel, email addresses, IP addresses, patterns of life, and attribution.
Analyze data to identify and interpret patterns and trends, assess data quality, and eliminate irrelevant data.
Document and report analytical results; create graphic displays and reports that clearly and concisely present analyzed information; disseminate data as required by assigned tasks.
Present findings in reports and presentations using non-technical terminology for varied audiences.
Assist Inspectors in developing intelligence for criminal investigations and prepare initial investigative research for referral.
Compile background information, USPIS-sourced information, and intelligence from commercial databases, law enforcement agencies, victims, and other third-party entities.
Develop the required level of proof to support asset seizure and forfeiture through civil, criminal, and administrative processes.
Use compliance databases, including the USPS Bank Secrecy Act Database, SWB Trac, and FINCEN, to identify and locate assets.
Assist with subpoena content creation, property and vehicle title and lien review, and open-source searches concerning financial data and asset ownership.
Support narcotics investigations and analyze money laundering and structuring activity associated with transnational criminal organizations.