Supervisory Investigative Analyst (Supervisory Criminal Analyst)

Department of Homeland Security

Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)

Summary

Organizational Location: These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations, in Location Negotiable After Selection, United States.

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These are non-bargaining unit positions.

This job is open to

Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Clarification from the agency

Current ICE employees in the competitive service who hold a non-temporary career or career-conditional appointment only.

Duties

If you are seeking a promotion to an ICE GS-1805-15 Supervisory Investigative Analyst (Supervisory Criminal Analyst) position, but are not a current, permanent ICE GS-1805-15 Supervisory Criminal Analyst, you should apply to this announcement. By applying to this announcement, you may be considered by the hiring manager for positions in addition to permanent promotions. Current, permanent ICE GS-1805-15 Supervisory Criminal Analysts seeking consideration for lateral positions should follow separate guidance to be provided by the HSI Office of Intelligence.

Positions: Supervisory Investigative Analyst (Chief Intelligence Officer), Supervisory Investigative Analyst (Division Chief), and Supervisory Investigative Analyst (Unit Chief). Selections will be based on the needs of the agency and availability of positions and funding. Some positions will require a Top Secret security clearance while others will require a Top Secret (SCI) secret clearance.

As a Supervisory Investigative Analyst (Supervisory Criminal Analyst), you will perform the following duties:

Lead the production and dissemination of timely, comprehensive, and accurate criminal intelligence analysis (criminal analysis) that enables criminal investigators to identify, prioritize, investigate, disrupt, and dismantle terrorist, transnational, and other criminal organizations that threaten or seek to exploit the customs and immigration laws of the United States.
Lead units, divisions, and teams as they analyze and report on criminals, criminal conspiracies and criminal networks, inform criminal investigative decisions, support law enforcement operations, and contribute to strategies to protect the homeland from criminals exploiting the customs and immigration laws of the United States.
Ensure Supervisory Criminal Analysts are indoctrinated and trained in the Framework and lead efforts to ensure that Supervisory Criminal Analysts properly train Criminal Analysts in the Framework.
Lead and develop efforts to ensure the Framework's tradecraft, methodologies and structured analytic techniques effectively support criminal investigations with comprehensive knowledge of criminals and their conspiracies, networks, modus operandi, and impacts.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
You must successfully pass a background investigation.
You must successfully pass a drug screen.
Males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service.
Requirements by Closing Date: Unless otherwise noted, you must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Time in Grade: Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the Federal service. Time in grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Probationary Period: This is a full-time permanent position (Career/Career-Conditional appointment). Upon appointment to this position, you may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearance.
Overtime work may be required to meet mission objectives.
The incumbent may be subject to reassignment geographically or organizationally.

Qualifications

Please limit your resume to 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

To qualify at the GS-15 grade level:

Experience: One (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-14 grade level or equivalent performing the following duties:

Supervising the production and dissemination of comprehensive criminal analyses that enable criminal investigators to identify, prioritize, investigate, disrupt, and dismantle criminal organizations within a programmatic or geographic area of responsibility;
Setting priorities, determining requirements, allocating resources, anticipating obstacles and opportunities to leverage and integrate criminal analysis, collection, production, and dissemination;
Reviewing strategies, concepts of operations, and operational plans to provide recommendations for including analytical results, initiatives, efforts, or capabilities, and outcomes;
Supervising, applying, teaching, and enhancing the HSI Framework for Criminal Analysis to effectively support criminal investigations and drive criminal investigative priorities; and
Developing and promoting improvements to the Framework in the form of best practices, new methodologies, and enhanced structured analytical techniques.

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR NON-COMPETITIVE CANDIDATES: The nature of this position requires all applicants who apply to this announcement to meet specialized experience and all assessment requirements to determine full qualification for this position.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Salary: The salary range indicated in this announcement reflects the lowest and highest potential salaries for this position. The actual salary range will be based on the applicable locality pay for the selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages.

This position is at the full performance level.

E-Verify: DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

Suitability: If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.

Financial Disclosure: If you are hired, you may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days after appointment.

Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet these standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully obtain and maintain a background investigation for Top Secret as a condition of placement into this position. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.

Supervisory Probationary Period: This is a supervisory position. Under provisions of the Civil Service Reform Act, first time supervisors and/or managers will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period. You may also be required to complete an appropriate supervisory training course within one year of assignment to this position.

Benefits: DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

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

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

A candidate's 2-page resume submitted at the time of application must clearly demonstrate how they meet the specialized experience requirements listed for this job. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

In addition to meeting the eligibility and qualification requirements, completing and/or passing each assessment phase below in the specified timeframe is required for placement on a Certificate of Eligibles. Candidates who do not meet the below requirements will be removed from further consideration.

Phase I. Application

Candidates are required to submit a completed USAJOBS application to this announcement, a resume that adheres to OPM's 2-Page Resume Limitation guidelines, and self-certify they meet all minimum qualification requirements.

Phase II. Specialized Experience Review

A panel of trained HSI Office of Intelligence Subject Matter Experts will evaluate each resume for Specialized Experience.
Candidates must meet the Specialized Experience review criteria to advance to the Phase III Pre-Certification Structured Interview.

Phase III. Pre-Certification Structured Interview

Candidates who pass the Specialized Experience Review will be required to complete a Pre-Certification Structured Interview.
Interviews will be scheduled and conducted in a virtual format by HSI Office of Intelligence Subject Matter Experts.
Candidates will be notified of requirements to interview in July 2026 and interviews will be conducted in July and August 2026.
Results of the Pre-Certification Structured Interview will be used to identify the best qualified candidates.

If you have questions regarding the assessments or assessment process, please email IntelAssessments@ice.dhs.gov for further assistance.

All dates listed in this section are subject to change. While every attempt will be made to adhere to the dates listed above, there may be instances in which a change is required.

During the Pre-Certification Structured Interview, candidate responses to the questions will be assessed on demonstration of the competencies listed below:

Decision Making
Developing Others
Leadership
Managing Human Resources
Planning and Evaluating
Political Savvy

Additional interviews may be required as part of the final selection decision for this position. Failure to complete all process steps may result in removal from further consideration.

Due weight will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3).

Pursuant to Executive Order 12564, and the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan, ICE is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions (testing designated positions) are subject to random drug testing. Moreover, other drug testing of employees (e.g., reasonable suspicion drug test) may be conducted in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. All applicants tentatively selected for employment at ICE are subject to pre-employment drug testing and a final offer of employment is contingent upon a negative drug test result.

Required Documents

2-Page Resume showing relevant experience, education and training. Work experience must include: job title, duties, employer's name, employer's telephone number, employer's address, starting and ending dates (MM/YY), hours worked per week, and indicate whether or not we may contact your current supervisor. Please limit your resume to 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. In describing your experience on your resume, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumption regarding your experience. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. (for more information, see the How do I write a resume for a federal Job-Two-Page Resume Limit).
Are you a current ICE employee? Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action that demonstrates your eligibility for consideration, e.g., length of time you have been in your current grade; your highest grade held; your current promotion potential and proof of permanent appointment if applying based on an interchange agreement. Examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, within-grade increases, and accessions.
Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: Position title, type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee), agency and beginning and ending dates of appointment.
You may be asked to provide a copy of your recent performance appraisal and/or incentive awards.

Failure to submit required documents will result in disqualification for this vacancy.

How to Apply

Email Addresses:

Throughout the testing process, the email address associated with your USAJOBS.gov profile is used for all official notifications concerning your application.
It is your responsibility to proactively search for communications in email (including spam or junk folders), and on USAJOBS.gov, to ensure assessment deadlines, scheduling instructions, or document submissions are not missed.
Please check the email address on your USAJOBS.gov profile to be sure it is current (e.g., does not have an outdated personal email or dhs.gov address). Outdated email addresses must be removed and replaced with a new email address prior to submitting your application.
Update your email address prior to submitting your application. Once your application is submitted and the announcement has closed, the email address in your USAJOBS.gov profile will be used for all future communications including instructions and invitations to complete assessments.

To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete the Occupational Questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12985165 and submit all the required documentation as specified in he HOW TO APPLY and the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section.

The complete initial Application must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/03/2026.

PLEASE NOTE: If your materials are not received by the closing date, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible. Also, if you do not provide a valid email address, you may not be notified of the outcome of your application.

To begin your online application, click "Apply Online" to create a USAJOBS account and follow the prompts or log in to your existing account. Your application packet must include a completed assessment questionnaire, a resume, and any applicable and or required supporting documentation. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional information. All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English. We encourage you to apply online.

Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email. The address below is for inquiries only. You may apply more than once, but the most recent application is the only one that will be used. You must submit your resume, your online questionnaire, and any supporting documents by 11:59 PM eastern standard time on07/03/2026.

It is your responsibility to verify that any information entered or uploaded is received and is accurate. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Determining your eligibility and qualifications is dependent on the supporting documentation and information provided, which may impact your referral for further consideration. If a document is not legible, you will not be able to view it in your application.

One or more positions may be filled using this vacancy announcement.

Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.

Agency contact information

Human Resources Operations Center

Email: CASelection@ice.dhs.gov

Next steps

Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best-qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interviews. We will notify you by email after each of these steps has been completed. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information." We expect to make a job offer within 60 days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. View more information on applying for federal employment.

Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.

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