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Data Analyst

Federal Bureau of Investigation
Anchorage, AK Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/15/2025

Summary

As an FBI data analyst, you'll clean, standardize, and visualize data using computer programming and statistical analyses so that investigate teams can derive more meaningful insights from data. It's an opportunity to use your skills to analyze financial data, uncover fraudulent activities, or examine intelligence data to help prevent terrorist threats.

This job is open to

  • The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

  • Federal employees - Competitive service
  • Current or former competitive service federal employees.

  • Federal employees - Excepted service
  • Current excepted service federal employees.

  • Internal to an agency
  • Current federal employees of this agency.

  • Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
  • Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

  • Veterans
  • Individuals with disabilities
  • Military spouses
  • Clarification from the agency

    All U.S. Citizens.

    Duties

    Major Duties : GS-7 :

  • Assist in the planning, development and administration of data for the utilization, storage, cleaning, conditioning, and retrieval of data.
  • Assist in the design and completion of analytics for data projects involving basic and varied subject matter.
  • Analyze data collection gaps and recommend modifications for collection methods with supervision and guidance.
  • Employ programming languages at a basic level, to normalize, manipulate, and enrich datasets, which includes composing scripts to automate recurring / continuous manual data processes, affecting multiple squads and / or programs.
  • Utilize various methodologies with guidance and instruction to evaluate data, determine relevant patterns, and identify boundaries for data application in qualitative and quantitative analysis.
  • Present simple visualizations and data analysis results and findings to executive management and external audiences.
  • GS-9 : In addition to the above, the selectee will :

  • Plan, develop and administer the utilization, storage, cleaning, conditioning and retrieval of data for basic and straightforward projects.
  • Design and complete analytics for basic data projects involving broad and varied subject matter.
  • Utilize various methodologies with guidance to evaluate data, determine relevant patterns, and identify boundaries for data application in qualitative and quantitative analysis.
  • Develop and present visualizations and data analysis results and findings to executive management and external audiences.
  • GS-11 : In addition to the above, the selectee will :

  • Plan, develop, and administer the utilization, storage, cleaning, conditioning, and retrieval of data for projects ranging from basic to intermediate complexity.
  • Design and complete analytics for complex data projects involving broad and varied subject matter.
  • Analyze data collection gaps and recommend modifications for collection methods.
  • Utilize various methodologies to evaluate data, determine relevant patterns, and identify boundaries for application of data in qualitative and quantitative analysis.
  • Develop and present a wide range of visualizations and data analysis results and findings to executive management and external audiences.
  • GS-12 : In addition to the above, the selectee will :

  • Plan, develop, and administer the utilization, storage, cleaning, conditioning, and retrieval of data for complex projects.
  • Design and complete analytics with expertise and precision, for complex data projects involving broad and varied subject matter.
  • Employ programming languages at an expert level, to normalize, manipulate, and enrich datasets, which includes composing scripts to automate recurring / continuous manual data processes, affecting multiple squads and / or programs.
  • GS-13 : In addition to the above, the selectee will :

  • Lead and coordinate the planning, development, and administration of data for the utilization, storage, cleaning, conditioning, and retrieval of data for complex projects.
  • Lead and coordinate the design and development of analytics for complex data projects involving broad and varied subject matter.
  • Analyze data collection gaps and recommend modifications for collection methods, serving in an advisory capacity at times.
  • Develop and present a wide range of complex visualizations and data analysis results and findings to executive management and external audiences.
  • Requirements

    Conditions of Employment

    Key Requirements :

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Must be able to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearance.
  • Qualifications

    GS-7 : Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level. SE is defined as follows :

  • Collected information for use in formal presentations.
  • Provided oral and written communication related to data analysis
  • Assisted in reading, interpreting, modifying, and executing basic scripts.
  • GS-9 : Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level. SE is defined as follows :

    In addition to the above, the selectee :

  • Assisted in the preparation of briefings and presentations, which may include visualization of data into tables, charts, diagrams, or other graphics.
  • Assisted in determining customer needs regarding requirements and automation.
  • Assisted in data preprocessing, including, data cleansing, deduplication (eliminating duplicate copies of repeating data), and normalization.
  • Assessed data quality and validity, before altering datasets or performing data analysis.
  • Read, interpreted, modified and executed basic scripts.
  • GS-11 : Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level. SE is defined as follows :

    In addition to the above, the selectee :

  • Assisted in the design of data analytics and data warehousing systems.
  • Identified and communicated trends and patterns to identify information gaps and anomalies from various sources.
  • Wrote basic scripts to normalize, manipulate and enrich datasets.
  • Stored and retrieved information, applied sorting theories, and conducted data sampling.
  • Participated in the planning and preparation of briefings and presentations, which may include visualization of data into tables, charts, diagrams, or other graphics.
  • Collected, organized, analyzed and disseminated information.
  • GS-12 : Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. SE is defined as follows :

    In addition to the above, the selectee :

  • Determined customer needs regarding requirements and automation.
  • Planned, prepared, and presented briefings and presentations, which may include visualization of data into tables, charts, diagrams, or other graphics.
  • Participated in the design of data analytics and data warehousing systems.
  • Collected, organized, analyzed, and disseminated information.
  • Designed, wrote and executed scripts to automate recurring or continuous manual data processes.
  • Acquired, evaluated and prepared data for modeling and simulations.
  • GS-13 : Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. SE is defined as follows :

    In addition to the above, the selectee :

  • Retrieved, analyzed, and provided recommendations on data usage from various sources.
  • Provided recommendations on the modification and implementation of data collection methods including the integration of new technologies (e.g., machine learning, artificial intelligence).
  • Developed specialized plans to obtain desired information from available datasets; assessing the information available and identifying appropriate technologies and methodologies to apply.
  • Utilized scripting language to automate manual data processes; developing and customizing scripts to address unique scenarios.
  • Communicated with customers to establish data needs, and utilized presentations, visualizations, charts, diagrams, to illustrate data analysis results.
  • Education

    Education :

    All degrees must be from an accredited college or university. Degrees must be in one of the following fields : computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management OR a degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.

    Education may be substituted for specialized experience as follows :

    GS-7 : Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or one (1) full year of graduate level education. Superior academic achievement 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 3.0 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.

    Additional information

    Available Incentives : Due to the high demand for skilled candidates to fill these positions across the FBI, selectees may be eligible for a recruitment or relocation incentive. Prior to receiving a recruitment or relocation incentive, the selectee must sign a written agreement, which obligates working a specific period of time at the FBI.

    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.

    Memorandum for Record : Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on an SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation (Memorandum for Record) :

  • Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties).
  • The month / year work began.
  • Frequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.)
  • Specific duties performed
  • Benefits
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    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 Most Competitive status.

    Your application will then be placed in one of three categories : Most Competitive, Competitive, or Least Competitive. Names of candidates in the Most Competitive category will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration. Veterans' preference will be applied.

    All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies :

  • Advanced Mathematical Reasoning
  • Analytic Thinking
  • Communication
  • Data Analysis
  • Interpersonal Ability
  • Problem Solving / Judgement
  • Technology Application Selective Placement Factor : In order to be considered for this position, applicants must respond to the following SPF question below. All qualifying experience MUST be provided within your RESUME to be considered.

  • Do you have experience using one or more programming languages?
  • Your resume must indicate details regarding this experience.

  • Benefits
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  • Required Documents
  • As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

    To apply to this position, interested applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes :

    Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates

  • A complete assessment questionnaire
  • Other supporting documents (if applicable) :
  • College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement
  • Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50; not applicable to current FBI employees
  • Memorandum for Record (MFR), Please see Additional Information
  • Most recent Performance Appraisal; not applicable to current FBI employees
  • Veterans : DD 214; Disabled Veterans : DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later
  • How to Apply
  • To apply for the Data Analyst position, please click here

    Agency contact information

    Robert White

    Email

    rlwhite@fbi.gov

    Address

    Federal Bureau of Investigation

    935 Pennsylvania Ave, NW

    Washington, DC 20535

    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.

  • Fair and Transparent
  • The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

    Criminal history inquiries

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request
  • Required Documents

    To apply to this position, interested applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes :

  • Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates
  • A complete assessment questionnaire
  • Other supporting documents (if applicable) :
  • College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement
  • Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50; not applicable to current FBI employees
  • Memorandum for Record (MFR), Please see Additional Information
  • Most recent Performance Appraisal; not applicable to current FBI employees
  • Veterans : DD 214; Disabled Veterans : DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later
  • How to Apply

    To apply for the Data Analyst position, please click here

    Agency contact information

    Robert White

    Email

    rlwhite@fbi.gov

    Address

    Federal Bureau of Investigation

    935 Pennsylvania Ave, NW

    Washington, DC 20535

    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.

    Fair & Transparent

    The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request
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