Intelligence Analyst - BDHI

Intelligence Analyst - BDHI (Open)

The Intelligence Analyst assigned to the Washington / Baltimore HIDTA will participate in all steps of the intelligence cycle : Planning and directing, collecting information, processing and collating information, analyzing, producing and disseminating intelligence to help attain the mission of the W / B HIDTA. This position is embedded in the HIDTA Initiative BDHI (Baltimore DEA Heroin Initiative). Reporting location is BDHI Offices in Baltimore, MD and is eligible for one work from home day per week. Must be able to pass National Security background check and obtain a government issued Secret Level security clearance (required).

Responsibilities

• Assists in identifying new end users and defining their intelligence needs.
• Collects, organizes and analyzes data.
• Utilizes intelligence specific software program.
• Determines suspicious or potential criminal activity or associations.
• Identifies leads in follow up investigations.
• Conducts link analysis and identify connections or associations.
• Conducts telephone toll analysis.
• Identifies and develops undocumented areas of investigations and identify leads for follow up criminal investigations for W / B HIDTA law enforcement agencies and initiatives.
• Conducts research on criminal investigations.
• Assists in identification of criminal trends.
• Prepares digital charts, graphs, tables, maps and other visual aids for case support and intelligence briefings.
• Develops and prepares comprehensive reports and bulletins for use by law enforcement agency personnel in planning the deployment of resources for the prevention and suppression of criminal activities.
• Attends intra / inter-agency meetings, conferences to gather and share information; Attends continuing education / training opportunities.
• Provides training to assist in the transfer of analytical skills to new HIDTA analysts, initiative personnel and area law enforcement.
• Manages special projects as needed on a permanent and temporary basis.

Minimum Qualifications :

Education : Bachelor's degree in a related field

Ability to receive ANACAPA and / or Alpha Group Training Certification (required)

Experience : Understanding of and demonstrated experience with the Intelligence Cycle.

Preferred Qualifications :

Education : Specific intelligence analyst training from law enforcement or an accredited organization such as Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) or International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts (IALEA).

Experience : Demonstrated data analysis experience (typically 1+ year); Demonstrated law enforcement intelligence analysis experience (typically 1+ year).

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Knowledge of federal regulations regarding the collection and dissemination of intelligence information (28CFR, part 23);

Knowledge of the Intelligence Cycle and Criminal Investigations;

Knowledge in the collection, analyzing, and dissemination of criminal intelligence information;

Excellent skills in internet navigation and open-source intelligence;

Excellent demonstrated skills in internet navigation;

Proficiency and demonstrated skills of current and popular analytic software;

Proficiency and demonstrated skills in current crime analysis software and presentation techniques;

Proficiency and demonstrated skills in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Access;

Ability to research a voluminous number of databases in order to find information on individuals utilizing very little previous information on the subject;

Ability to prepare graphs, charts, tables, maps, and other illustrative devices from collected data or visual presentations;

Ability to effectively communicate both in oral and written form;

Ability to gain cooperation and work in conjunction with personnel from allied agencies;

Ability to understand and follow directives, instructions and standard operating procedures;

Ability to accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations;

Ability to develop one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.

Ability to receive ANACAPA and / or Alpha Group Training Certification (required)

Must be able to pass National Security background check and obtain a government issued Secret Level security clearance (required)

Must be able to pass background check from supporting federal agency (required)

This position will report to HIDTA Offices in Baltimore, MD.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including health, life, prescription, and dental plans, tuition remission benefits, paid leave (22 days of annual, 15 days of sick, 3 days of personal, and 14-15 holidays) and retirement plans with employer contributions.

The University of Baltimore ("UBalt" or "University") does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, race, religion, age, disability, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other legally protected characteristics in its programs, activities or employment practices. UBalt is an Equal Opportunity / ADA Compliant Employer & Title IX Institution.