748job United States

Criminal Analyst

Department of Homeland Security › Other Agencies and Independent Organizations (100 current openings)

Who may apply

Limited to the following applicant groups:

  • Federal employees - Competitive service
  • Federal employees - Excepted service
Washington, District of Columbia
Full-time Security Clearance: Top Secret
Application Deadline:
2026-11-12
Posted:
2026-06-01
Apply on usajobs.gov
Salary: $102,415 – $158,322 per year (GS-12/13)

Job Details

Position Overview

This assignment is a 1-year non-reimbursable assignment.
U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement
Criminal Analyst
Series Requested: 1805, 0132
Security Clearance: Top Secret
Virtual/Remote: No
Only current, full-time federal employees are eligible.
Resumes are reviewed every 30 days until selection/closing date.
This is a Detail, not a Developmental Rotation.
Supervisory approval form must be signed.

Duties

This position is located within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Intelligence Enterprise (HSI Intelligence) Headquarters' office.

This is a 1-year non-reimbursable assignment.

1. Analyze criminal networks and support criminal investigations through comprehensive intelligence analysis and targeting.
2. Collect, review, and integrate information from multiple sources to develop actionable leads for law enforcement operations.
3. Apply analytical techniques and critical thinking skills to identify patterns, trends, and relationships within criminal activity.
4. Use data analytics and quantitative data analysis methods to interpret large datasets and inform investigative strategies.
5. Develop and present briefings and reports to stakeholders, including intra- and inter-agency partners.
6. Collaborate with teams of criminal analysts and investigators to advance and leverage coordination efforts across agencies.
7. Demonstrate sound analytical tradecraft in the development of intelligence products.
8. Work independently and as part of a team to support law enforcement operations and objectives.
9. Participate in and contribute to interagency collaboration and coordination initiatives.
10. Maintain proficiency in relevant system applications and tools used for criminal analysis.
11. Complete required DHS training and assignment progress plans as part of the Joint Duty Assignment.

Qualifications & Requirements

Qualifications required:
  1. Applicants must have at least one (1) year of experience or expertise analyzing criminal networks or supporting criminal investigations and have a comprehensive understanding of intelligence analysis, requirements, and targeting.
  2. Applicants must have ability to work in fast-paced environment, apply analytical techniques and critical thinking skills, have excellent oral and written communications, and willingness to learn and navigate multiple system applications.
  3. Applicants must have the ability to work independently and with teams of other criminal analysts or criminal investigators to collect information, conduct analysis, and develop usable leads in support of law enforcement operations.
  4. Applicants must demonstrate use of sound analytical tradecraft in product development, versed in giving briefings and presentations, and advance and leverage inter-and intra-agency collaboration and coordination efforts.
Please read the following important information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application:
It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit appropriate documentation prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this Joint Duty assignment opportunity announcement.

Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated based on your resume.

Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
  1. Job Title (Include series and grade of Federal Job)
  2. Duties (Be specific in describing your duties)
  3. Name of Federal agency
  4. Supervisor name, email, and phone number
  5. Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)

Education

EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution for this position.

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be a current permanent Federal employee
  • Must have supervisory approval to apply to the Joint Duty Assignment. DHS 250-2 Application Form under "required documents" section.
  • Must NOT have any pending/outstanding disciplinary actions
  • Must have achieved a minimum of "meet expectations/proficiency" on latest performance appraisal/evaluation
  • Must be currently at the grade level of the detail. *No Temporary Promotion Opportunity*
  • The program does not apply to members of the Military service or contractors.

Evaluations

We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your experience, education, and training will be rated using a job questionnaire based on the competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this Joint Duty Assignment.

If you are among the best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. After reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination will be made. You must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement.

Required Documents

1. Resume: Do not include any personally identifiable information (PII) i.e., home address, social security number, or date of birth. Your resume must clearly demonstrate you have experience which meets the requirements of this position as outlined in the "Qualifications" section.

2. SF-50: Submit a copy of your official SF-50 (no text version) or other official "Notification of Personnel Action" document which shows the following information:
  1. Your appointment in the Federal service
  2. Tenure
  3. Grade and Step
  4. Full performance level
If your SF-50(s) does not provide the information needed to make a final determination for qualification, you will be found ineligible for the position.

3. DHS Joint Duty Assignment Application Form signed by your supervisor. Please click on the following link to access the required form DHS Form 250-02.

How to Apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 11/12/2026 to receive consideration.
  1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and other supporting documents, and complete the questionnaire.
  2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link, and then select the more information link for this position. The Application page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the selecting official for further consideration and a possible interview. We will notify you by email at various stages in the process. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information." We expect to make a final JDA offer within 90 days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.

Telework: Telework eligibility is based on the needs of the office and is subject to change.

Additional information pertaining to your interest and availability for this position may be needed after the closing date of the Joint Duty Assignment vacancy announcement; therefore, a timely response to these requests must be adhered to in order to remain in consideration.
Source: Data sourced from USAJOBS