Research Analyst

SGI Global is seeking a Research Analyst to support the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Critical Incident Response Group (CIRG), Behavioral Analysis Units (BAUs). Job duties include conducting literature reviews; assisting with determining relevant research questions for projects; assisting in determining appropriate research method and data analysis strategy to answer research questions; identifying and collecting information, collaborating with other personnel as part of a research team; building, editing and testing codebooks; analyzing data collected; providing support in write-up for results of assigned research project; and keeping research team updated on status of research projects.

Job Duties

• Assist in development of research questions relevant to proposed research projects in the BAUs.
  
• Assist in the design of research method and data analysis strategy to answer the research questions as a part of a research team and under leadership of the project's Primary Investigator (PI).
  
• Contribute feedback throughout the lifespan of the research projects, including design, implementation, and presentation of results.
  
• Collect data for assigned research projects using a variety of sources including, but not limited to, archival case materials, data sets, databases, and data collected from human research participants.
  
• Conduct literature reviews of peer-reviewed journals, academic publications, and lay sources to identify research than can be applied to operational needs.
  
• Provide summaries of relevant literature in support of operations.
  
• Update the PI, Unit Chief, and Research Coordinator routinely as to the status of the research projects in the BAUs to which contractor is assigned.
  
• Build codebooks and edit and test codebooks as needed.
  
• Assist and support Research Coordinators in data analysis/statistics, including: cleaning data, restructuring data, assumptions testing, and statistical analysis.
  
• Collaborate with other FBI personnel (outside of BAU) and law enforcement agencies for the purpose of data collection and other research support, as needed.
  
• Support PI in write-up of results for assigned research project(s), including writing and editing of reference guides, preliminary reports, and journal articles.

Qualifications:

• Education
  • Master's degree. Education cannot be waived.
• Required Experience
  • Possess education and/or work experience in scientific research, including research design and methodology, data collection, entry, and analysis, and research publication.
    
  • Possess the ability to carry out multiple research projects and related tasks, to evaluate information and make judgments in order to organize, plan, and prioritize work activities.
    
  • Possess initiative and work ethic to conduct research independent of close supervision and daily guidance.
    
  • Possess interpersonal skills and work ethic to collaborate effectively and efficiently with research team and/or Principal Investigator (PI).
    
  • Possess proficiency in data entry and statistical software programs, such as Microsoft Excel, SPSS, and other related programs.
    
  • Possess excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as excellent critical thinking skills.
• Preferred Experience
  • Possess education and/or work experience related to law enforcement, criminal justice, or another related field.
    
  • Possess education and/or work experience in the social sciences of sociology, psychology, political science, and/or criminology (or other related field of study).
• Security Requirements
  • A fully adjudicated and current Secret clearance for access to classified information and classified areas.
  • Lifestyle Polygraphy required.

SGI Global provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.