Investigative Analyst

U.S. Secret Service•Chicago, IL

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Joining the Secret Service, Office of Field Operations, Chicago Field Office will allow you to plan, conduct, and coordinate complex analytical assignments and research projects in support of diverse investigations to include financial crimes, cybercrime, and protective intelligence activities. The selectee will serve as a Investigative Analyst in the Office of Field Operations, Chicago Field Office. Typical work assignments include: Conducting analysis of suspected criminal activities; developing target packets/profiles; and utilizing systems to perform protective intelligence research and criminal analysis. Identifying, analyzing, and extracting pertinent information from the investigative cases. Reviewing and evaluating data, material, and documents to develop leads and case profiles. Participating as an active member on anti-crime task forces, providing criminal research and analytical assistance pertaining to on-going investigations. Drafting written documents and presenting research to applicable stakeholders and maintains ongoing collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Apply for this exciting opportunity to impact the Secret Service ability to successfully complete its investigative mission.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship is required.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
Obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Tier 5 clearance.
Submit a credit check after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted.
Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level performing duties such as: Assisting in determining leads for further research and analysis in criminal investigations.
Conducting research and database searches from variety of sources.
Assisting with processing and evaluating analytical assignments and/or research projects in support of criminal investigations.
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level performing duties such as: Conducting analysis of investigative cases.
Accessing and collecting data and/or evidence from a variety of sources.
Preparing link analysis in criminal investigations.
Determining investigate leads for further research and analysis.

Nice To Haves

Master's or equivalent graduate degree, LL.B., or J.D. or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, LL.M., or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

Responsibilities

Conducting analysis of suspected criminal activities
Developing target packets/profiles
Utilizing systems to perform protective intelligence research and criminal analysis
Identifying, analyzing, and extracting pertinent information from the investigative cases
Reviewing and evaluating data, material, and documents to develop leads and case profiles
Participating as an active member on anti-crime task forces, providing criminal research and analytical assistance pertaining to on-going investigations
Drafting written documents and presenting research to applicable stakeholders
Maintaining ongoing collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders