Intelligence Analyst - West VA Initiative
George Mason University
Martinsburg, WV
Full-time
Analysis
Posted on May 16, 2024
Department: College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Classification: Research Staff 12-month
Job Category: Research Staff
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: HIDTA West Virginia Initiative in Martinsburg, WV
Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Restricted: Yes
Criminal Background Check: Yes
Security Clearance Check: Yes
About the Department:
The mission of the Washington/Baltimore High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (W/B HIDTA) Investigative Support Center (ISC) is to provide superior intelligence and case support to W/B HIDTA initiatives, participating agencies, and the HIDTA program. The mission is accomplished by utilizing the intelligence process to effectively and efficiently exploit law enforcement, drug treatment, and prevention data involving drug trafficking, drug-related crime and violence, drug money laundering, and gang activity within and around the W/B HIDTA region.
About the Position:
The Intelligence Analyst assigned to the Washington/Baltimore High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (W/B HIDTA) participates 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 will report to our HIDTA West Virginia Initiative in Martinsburg, WV.
Responsibilities:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for Intelligence Analyst - West VA Initiative at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and resume.
Posting Open Date: May 14, 2024
For Full Consideration, Apply by: May 31, 2024
Open Until Filled?: Yes
Mason Ad Statement
Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason's diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.
If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!
George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition.
Equity Statement
George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
Campus Safety Information
Mason's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at http://police.gmu.edu/annual-security-report/
Classification: Research Staff 12-month
Job Category: Research Staff
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: HIDTA West Virginia Initiative in Martinsburg, WV
Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Restricted: Yes
Criminal Background Check: Yes
Security Clearance Check: Yes
About the Department:
The mission of the Washington/Baltimore High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (W/B HIDTA) Investigative Support Center (ISC) is to provide superior intelligence and case support to W/B HIDTA initiatives, participating agencies, and the HIDTA program. The mission is accomplished by utilizing the intelligence process to effectively and efficiently exploit law enforcement, drug treatment, and prevention data involving drug trafficking, drug-related crime and violence, drug money laundering, and gang activity within and around the W/B HIDTA region.
About the Position:
The Intelligence Analyst assigned to the Washington/Baltimore High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (W/B HIDTA) participates 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 will report to our HIDTA West Virginia Initiative in Martinsburg, WV.
Responsibilities:
- Intelligence Analysis:
- 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 for follow up investigations;
- Conducts link analysis and identify connections or associations;
- Conducts telephone toll analysis;
- Identifies and develops undocumented areas of investigations and identifies 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;
- Reports and Presentations:
- 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;
- Law Enforcement Liaison:
- 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; and
- Project Management:
- Manages Investigative Support Center (ISC) special projects as needed on a permanent and temporary basis.
- Bachelor's degree in related field;
- Understanding of and demonstrated experience with the Intelligence Cycle;
- Ability to research a voluminous number of databases in order to find information on individuals utilizing very little previous information on the subject;
- Excellent skills in internet navigation and open-source intelligence;
- 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;
- Excellent demonstrated skills in internet navigation;
- 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);
- Knowledge of federal regulations regarding the collection and dissemination of intelligence information (28CFR, part 23);
- 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;
- Knowledge of the Intelligence Cycle and Criminal Investigations;
- Knowledge in the collection, analyzing, and dissemination of criminal intelligence information;
- 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 receive ANACAPA and/or Alpha Group Training Certification;
- Must be able to pass National Security background check and obtain a government issued Secret Level security clearance; and
- Must be able to pass background check from supporting federal agency.
- Demonstrated data analysis experience (typically 1+ years); and
- Demonstrated law enforcement intelligence analysis experience (typically 1+ years).
For full consideration, applicants must apply for Intelligence Analyst - West VA Initiative at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and resume.
Posting Open Date: May 14, 2024
For Full Consideration, Apply by: May 31, 2024
Open Until Filled?: Yes
Mason Ad Statement
Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason's diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.
If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!
George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition.
Equity Statement
George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
Campus Safety Information
Mason's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at http://police.gmu.edu/annual-security-report/
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