Summary
The FBI is an Intelligence Community (IC) agency like no other. As a FBI Intelligence Analyst (IA), you will lead analysis of criminal and national security threats to the U.S. that helps the FBI, policymakers, and partners identify threats and opportunities and inform decision-making. You will apply analytic tradecraft to analyze information derived from our unique blend of law enforcement and intelligence authorities.
This job is open to
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Federal employees - Competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Federal employees - Excepted service
Current excepted service federal employees.
Individuals with disabilities
Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of this agency.
Military spouses
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Veterans
Clarification from the agency
All U.S. Citizens.
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 FBI field offices, legal Attaches (Legats), analysts, and members of the Intelligence Community (IC), policy, and law enforcement communities to gain a better understanding of sources, operations, missions, and requirements.
Assist in the preparation of collection instructions, guides, and manuals for FBI entities and interact with outside entities to facilitate their initiatives.
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.
Prepares parts of more complex studies or reports that include aspects related to their specifically-defined geographic or functional area.
May participate in interagency committees and meetings as representatives of the organization or functional area.
Evaluates incoming reports and information, and performs interpretations and projections under the guidance of senior analysts.
Prepares basic descriptive and current reportorial intelligence reports to higher-level analysts and superiors in their assigned area of responsibility.
Ensures compliance with laws, regulations, executive orders, and directives promulgated by the Congress, Attorney General, the Director of the FBI, and the Office of Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) to achieve goals and objectives.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Must be a current, permanent IC IA from one of the 18 IC agencies who is NOT a current or former FBI IA
Must be able to obtain a Top Secret SCI clearance from the FBI
Must have a bachelor's degree
Must successfully complete the 12-week BFTC. This is a full-time-in-residence program
Must sign a mobility service agreement indicating your willingness to relocate to any office, based on the needs of the FBI
Must adhere to the two-year IA probationary period starting from the effective date of first assignment
Qualifications
GS 11: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of experience at the GS11 grade level. SE is as follows:
Conduct analytical reviews of data to identify patterns.
Analyze information and make decisions regarding its value and worth to a case.
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 GS12 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.
GS 13: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of experience at the GS13 grade level. SE is as follows:
Interpretation of investigative information and extrapolating data for the collection, analysis, evaluation, and dissemination to the appropriate officials of the IC, law enforcement agencies, and other government entities.
Review information/data, determine the significance, and validate its accuracy and reliability.
Use of various analytical techniques and devises immediate and projected estimations for those characteristics of each situation that may affect capabilities and/or specific events.
GS 14: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of experience at the GS14 grade level. SE is as follows:
Expertly handle complex issues, providing guidance to investigative, programmatic, policy decisions by the intelligence, policy, and law enforcement communities.
Expertly able to review information/data, determine the significance, validate its accuracy and reliability.
Use of various analytical techniques, devises immediate and projected estimations for those characteristics of each situation that may affect capabilities and/or specific events.
Initiate dialogue with counterparts in the analytical and intelligence community to anticipate emerging intelligence issues.
Selective Placement Factors:
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must respond to the following selective placement factor questions. All qualifying experience MUST be provided within your RESUME to be considered.
In addition to the selective placement factor, please make sure your specialized experience/requirement(s) can be identified in your resume.
You must meet one or more of the following:
Cyber: computer science, engineering, information assurance/security, information science, data science/analytics, ethical/white hat hacking, telecommunications security, programming/coding or computer forensics.
OR
National Security: International relations/foreign affairs, international migration, world religions, homeland security, international law, international finance, SIGINT or offensive technological collection operations, or subject and source targeting.
OR
Hard Sciences: Engineering, chemical, biological/agriculture, physics, physical science, biometrics, biomedical, or forensic science. Experience and familiarization with artificial intelligence, quantum information sciences, immersive technologies, vehicle telematics, energy infrastructure, microelectronics, and wireless technology.
OR
Other: Accounting/economics, geospatial/mapping, open source intelligence, journalism, electrical or psychology/sociology. Degree of study in the following areas: Central Asia, China, Korea, the Middle East, African/Arabian Peninsula, Eurasia, Cuba, or Latin America.
Education
All degrees must be from an accredited college or university.
Additional information
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
Candidates selected from this posting will be required to successfully graduate from a 12- week Intelligence Basic Field Training Course (BFTC) at Quantico, and sign a mobility agreement indicating your willingness to relocate to any headquarters or field office division based on the needs of the FBI in the course of your career.
Benefits
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.
All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies:
Analytic Thinking
Communication
Information Management
Collaboration
Flexibility and adaptability
Organization and planning
Problem solving and judgement
Required Documents
Resume (relevant/specialized work experience with start and end dates)
Official/Unofficial Transcript
SF-50 showing current employment as a 0132 at a designated IC agency
Additional information will not be requested if your application is incomplete. Your application will be evaluated solely based on information you have submitted.
How to Apply
To apply for the Intelligence Analyst position, please click here.
Agency contact information
Human Resources Intelligence Analyst Staffing
Email
FBI_STAFFINGIASP@fbi.gov
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.