Intelligence Analyst Job

Vacancy No. DESTIMP-12716449-25-VL Department Federal Bureau of Investigation
Salary $42,679.00 to $98,422.00 Grade 7 to 12
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 3/31/2025 Close Date 4/14/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Los Angeles, CADenver, COWashington, DCMiami, FL


Summary

The position advertised has been exempted from the civilian federal hiring freeze. As an FBI Intelligence Analyst (IA), you will lead analysis of criminal and national security threats to the U.S. that helps the FBI, and partners identify threats and inform decision-making. You will apply analytic tradecraft to analyze information derived from our unique blend of law enforcement and intelligence authorities.

Duties

  • 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.
  • Evaluate incoming reports, information, and performs interpretations and projections under the guidance of senior analysts.
  • Prepare basic to complex descriptive and current reportorial intelligence reports to higher-level analysts and superiors in their assigned area of responsibility.
  • Ensure 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

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Clearance (SCI).
  • 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 (SCI).
  • Must have a bachelor's degree.
  • 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 may receive relocation benefits based on new office assignment.

Qualifications

GS 7: Applicants must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS 5 grade level. SE is as follows:
  • Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Assist in the preparation of reports.
  • Utilize databases to further research.
GS 9: Applicants must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS 7 grade level. SE is 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 analyze and report findings
GS 11: Applicants 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
GS 12: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of experience at the GS-11 grade level. SE is as follows:
  • Guide investigative, programmatic, and policy decisions by the intelligence, policy, and law enforcement communities.
  • Manage the collection and dissemination of intelligence information from investigations, sources and contacts to the intelligence, policy, and law enforcement communities.
  • Perform liaison duties with other US and foreign government agencies on a wide variety of topics.
Desired Skills:

Desired skills are NOT mandatory and will NOT be utilized to minimally qualify applicants.
  • Cyber: 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: 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: Degree(s) or experience in engineering, chemical, biological/agriculture, physics, physical science, electrical, biometrics, biomedical, or forensic science.
OR
  • Other: Degree(s) or experience in accounting/economics, geospatial/mapping, social media exploitation, journalism, or psychology/sociology.

Education

All degrees must be from an accredited college or university. Education may be substituted for specialized experience as follows:

GS-7: Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement (SAA) or one (1) full year of graduate level education. (SAA) 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.

Additional information

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 55 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. 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 two 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.

Open to all US citizens to include those who are current or former Intelligence Analysts. This announcement is NOT applicable to current FBI employees. Applications will not be accepted from outside the area of consideration.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Your application will be evaluated and rated under the FBI's Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement and will be compared to your responses to the online assessment questionnaire. High self-assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported by information in your resume, and/or supporting documents may eliminate you from consideration.

All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies:

  • Analytic Thinking
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Information Management
  • Flexibility and Adaptability
  • Organization and Planning
  • Problem Solving and Judgement

Required Documents

1. Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates
2. A complete assessment questionnaire
3. College Transcripts
4. Other supporting documents (if applicable):

  • Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50 (if applicable).
  • Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later (if applicable).

How to Apply

To apply for the Intelligence Analyst position, please click here.

Agency contact information

Human Resources Intelligence Analyst Staffing
Address
Federal Bureau of Investigation
935 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20535
US

Next steps

Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process.

Additional Locations

  • Atlanta, GA
  • Chicago, IL
  • New York, NY
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Dallas, TX
  • Seattle, WA


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