Investigative Support Analyst

KACE Company•Falls Church, VA

1d•$95,000 - $107,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Investigative Support Analyst supports Inspection Service criminal programs, including mail fraud, narcotics, prohibited mailings, money laundering, and organized crime. The role provides analytical support to a service center focused on complex criminal investigations by integrating information from multiple sources to develop leads and comprehensive targeting plans. The analyst uses technology to search, analyze, prioritize, and present information for USPIS investigators. The analyst evaluates information from agency databases and investigative resources as well as social media, chats, forums, the dark net, the Tor network, news feeds, Internet relay chats, and other publicly available online sources. The role assesses information for reliability and relevance, identifies potential criminal activity and related pattern-of-life information, and communicates findings through reports, presentations, and graphic displays. The analyst also assists with investigative preparation, prosecution research, and identifying assets for civil, criminal, and administrative forfeiture processes. The position is based in Falls Church, Virginia. A Top Secret clearance is desired. Due to the nature of law enforcement operations, occasional support outside core working hours and intermittent weekend support may be required, depending on mission needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university relevant to the position’s requirements and duties; significant demonstrated experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
At least five years of experience reviewing information, conducting analysis, performing research, and communicating effectively orally and in writing.
General knowledge of federal statutes.
Financial analysis experience and understanding of financial regulatory processes.
Experience with Bank Secrecy Act data and tracking money laundering and structuring activities of criminal organizations.
Extensive experience analyzing data and interpreting patterns or trends using appropriate analytical techniques and methods.
Proficiency conducting research on the Internet and in commercial and public databases.
Experience with mapping platforms such as ArcGIS.
Experience with phone toll analysis using PLX or PenLink.
Experience using analytical tools and visualization software such as i2 Analysts Notebook, MicroStrategy, Tableau, and QLIK.
Ability to work on time-sensitive projects under pressure and multitask.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and complete assignments within reasonable and specified time frames.
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.

Nice To Haves

Top Secret clearance is desired.
Experience supporting criminal investigations is strongly desired.
Foreign-language skills, including Spanish, are desirable.

Responsibilities

Evaluate information from agency databases, investigative resources, social media, chats, forums, dark net, Tor network, news feeds, Internet relay chats, and other publicly available Internet sources.
Prioritize and assess information for reliability and identify criminal activity, monetization methods, locations, accounts, services, travel, email addresses, IP addresses, and other pattern-of-life information to determine attribution.
Analyze data to identify patterns and trends, assess data quality, and eliminate irrelevant information.
Present analytical findings in reports and presentations using non-technical terminology for various audiences.
Document and report analytical results, create clear and concise graphic displays and reports, and disseminate data as required by assigned tasks.
Assist inspectors in developing intelligence for criminal investigations and prepare investigative research for investigations and prosecution.
Compile background information, USPIS-sourced information, and intelligence from third-party entities, including commercial databases, law enforcement agencies, and victims.
Develop the required level of proof for asset seizure and forfeiture through civil, criminal, and administrative processes.
Use compliance databases, including the USPS Bank Secrecy Act Database and FINCEN, to identify and locate assets.
Assist with subpoena content creation, property and vehicle title and lien review, and open-source searches of relevant financial data and asset ownership.
Participate in court proceedings if required.