Intelligence Analyst Sr

Summary
The mission of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service is to support and protect the U.S. Postal Service and its employees, infrastructure, and customers; enforce the laws that defend the nation's mail system from illegal or dangerous use; and ensure public trust in the mail.
This job is open to

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

Clarification from the agency
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status. Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting.
Duties
The Analytics and Cybercrime Group supports all Inspection Service investigations to include narcotics, workplace violence, cybersecurity investigations and mail theft amongst others. Intelligence Analysts provide support for investigations through cryptocurrency tracking and analysis, open source analysis, geospatial mapping and data visualization, and business intelligence.
Responsibilities

1. Collaborates with headquarters and field personnel in the development of quantitative and qualitative standards for use in the collection, evaluation and reporting of intelligence data and investigative analyses.
2. Provides direction to field analytic units for the development of data gathering methods, analytic product metrics, and procedures for the dissemination of information and intelligence.
3. Monitors and evaluates investigative analyst initiatives, programs, and projects to ensure appropriate utilization and allocation of analytical resources at the field and headquarters level.
4. Develops and implements analytic performance indicators, targets in support of strategic planning, forecasting, training, and operational performance.
5. Participates in the planning, coordination, and implementation of comprehensive special studies, national criminal forecast and profiles, and inter-agency intelligence research to support decision making.
6. Designs and develops formal communications related to national and global strategic trends, forecasts of investigative and audit activities, and emerging criminal patterns and networks.
7. Oversees the development of headquarters and field information technology system requirements for data collection, research, and intelligence formulation and validation.
8. Oversees the planning and coordination of analyst training and development initiatives, and develops procedures to monitor and assesses the effectiveness of internal and external training and development programs.
9. Provides technical advice, program guidance, and testimonial services to federal, state, and local law enforcement communities on intelligence development and analytic initiatives; serves on inter-agency, national, and global task groups addressing current and emerging criminal trends and recommend solutions.
10. Develops intelligence data and analysis through the use of software or data mining tools.

Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Key Requirements

• All U.S. Citizens, permanent resident aliens, citizens of American Samoa or any other territory owing allegiance to the United States.

Qualifications

1. Knowledge of information technology sufficient to research and communicate with internal and external secure electronic databases.
2. Ability to design quantitative and qualitative evaluative methods to ensure integrity, quality, and reliability of intelligence data and analytic products.
3. Ability to implement analytic performance indicators, targets, and metrics related to organizational strategies, information technology requirements, and inter-agency intelligence regulations.
4. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing to clearly convey information, findings, and recommendations to varied audiences, both internal and external about strategic trends, patterns, and networks.
5. Ability to plan, coordinate, and implement special studies, national criminal forecast and profiles, and inter-agency intelligence research to increase organizational effectiveness and decision-making.
6. Ability to plan, coordinate, and analyze training initiatives and programs.
7. Ability to oversee and coordinate the work of others to achieve program or project objectives, including monitoring performance, facilitating the flow of work-related information, and providing technical guidance.
8. Knowledge of investigative, security, and preventative activities relating to the mission, role and various jurisdictions of law enforcement.

Desirable Qualifications: Experience with conducting cryptocurrency tracing and analysis; Experience with internet investigations, including open source intelligence, dark web, Tor and cryptocurrencies; Technical Certifications: Network+, Security+, CySA+, CEH, CISSP; Experience in providing presentations to various levels of leadership and audiences to include Executive Leadership; Experience with using Python, SQL or scripts to analyze data and draw conclusions from that data. Advanced report writing experience.
Qualified applicant must successfully pass a drug screening.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Benefits
The salary will be based on years of experience and current postal pay policies. We offer excellent benefits including telework, health and life insurance, retirement plan, savings/investment plan with employer contribution, flexible spending, and annual and sick leave.

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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.
We will also review your resume and supporting documents to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant professional, educational, and work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified in the Qualifications section above, required for this position.

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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.
  Completed application, resume, and transcript if applicable.
• How to Apply
  You will need to apply via our on-line application process at https://www.usps.com/employment/. You will need to create an applicant profile.
  Once you are on the website, click "Search our latest job postings" OR select "Start your eCareer profile." You will have an opportunity to upload any requested documents to your profile.
  This is a two-step application process requiring you to create a profile and submit an application for the position you are applying for.
  You will receive two email confirmations:
  
  1. An email confirming your profile is complete.
  2. After submitting your application, you will receive a second email confirming your application has been successfully submitted.
  
  Agency contact information
  Human Resources
  Email
  TALENT@USPS.GOV
  Address
  United States Postal Service
  Headquarters
  475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
  Washington, DC 20260
  US
  Next steps
  You will be contacted via email on the status of your application.
• Fair and Transparent
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents
Completed application, resume, and transcript if applicable.
How to Apply
You will need to apply via our on-line application process at https://www.usps.com/employment/. You will need to create an applicant profile.
Once you are on the website, click "Search our latest job postings" OR select "Start your eCareer profile." You will have an opportunity to upload any requested documents to your profile.
This is a two-step application process requiring you to create a profile and submit an application for the position you are applying for.
You will receive two email confirmations:

1. An email confirming your profile is complete.
2. After submitting your application, you will receive a second email confirming your application has been successfully submitted.

Agency contact information
Human Resources
Email
TALENT@USPS.GOV
Address
United States Postal Service
Headquarters
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20260
US
Next steps
You will be contacted via email on the status of your application.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

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