Data Analyst

HOW TO APPLY

STEP 1 : Click on the “Apply” button to be directed to the FBIJobs Careers website.

STEP 2 : Click the “Start” button to begin. You will be prompted to either sign in to continue or register with FBIJobs if you don’t already have an account.

STEP 3 : Follow the step-by-step process to submit your interest. You must complete all sections of the form AND ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE ATTACHED to successfully submit your interest.

1. Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates.

2. Other supporting documents:

1. College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement.
2. Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later.

Please see instructions on the site for attaching documents.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As an FBI data analyst, you'll clean, standardize, and visualize data using computer programming and statistical analyses so that investigative teams can derive more meaningful insights from data. It's an opportunity to use your skills to analyze financial data, uncover fraudulent activities, or examine intelligence data to help prevent terrorist threats.

SALARY LEVEL

Pay level for this position:

• GS 7–13: $40,082.00–$109,908.00

Salary shown is the base salary for the grade levels. Salary is also commensurate with professional experience.

MAJOR DUTIES

GS 7:

• Assist in planning, developing, and administering data for data use, storage, cleaning, conditioning, and retrieval.
• Assist in designing and completing analytics for data projects involving basic and varied subject matter.
• Analyze data collection gaps and recommend modifications for collection methods with supervision and guidance.
• Employ programming languages at a basic level to normalize, manipulate, and enrich datasets, which includes composing scripts to automate recurring/continuous manual data processes that affect multiple squads and/or programs.
• Use various methodologies with guidance and instruction to evaluate data, determine relevant patterns, and identify boundaries for data application in qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Present simple visualizations and data analysis results and findings to executive management and external audiences.

GS 9:

In addition to the above:

• Plan, develop, and administer data use, storage, cleaning, conditioning, and retrieval for basic and straightforward projects.
• Design and complete analytics for basic data projects involving broad and varied subject matter.
• Develop and present visualizations and data analysis results and findings to executive management and external audiences.

GS 11:

In addition to the above:

• Plan, develop, and administer data use, storage, cleaning, conditioning, and retrieval for projects ranging from basic to intermediate complexity.
• Design and complete analytics for complex data projects involving broad and varied subject matter.
• Analyze data collection gaps and recommend modifications for collection methods.
• Use various methodologies to evaluate data, determine relevant patterns, and identify boundaries for data application in qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Develop and present a wide range of visualizations and data analysis results and findings to executive management and external audiences.

GS 12:

In addition to the above:

• Plan, develop, and administer data use, storage, cleaning, conditioning, and retrieval for complex projects.
• Design and complete analytics with expertise and precision for complex data projects involving broad and varied subject matter.
• Employ programming languages at an expert level to normalize, manipulate, and enrich datasets, which includes composing scripts to automate recurring/continuous manual data processes that affect multiple squads and/or programs.

GS 13:

In addition to the above:

• Design, lead, and coordinate the planning, development, and administration of data for data use, storage, cleaning, conditioning, and retrieval for complex projects.
• Lead and coordinate the design and development of analytics for complex data projects involving broad and varied subject matter.
• Analyze data collection gaps and recommend modifications for collection methods, serving in an advisory capacity at times.
• Develop and present a wide range of complex visualizations and data analysis results and findings to executive management and external audiences.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Clearance.
• Must be willing to travel as required.
• Must meet the FBI’s Employment Eligibility requirements.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

• Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree or higher from a U.S.-accredited college or university.

Education may be substituted for Specialized Experience (SE) as follows:

• GS 7: Applicant must have a bachelor’s degree with superior academic achievement OR one full year of graduate-level education. Superior academic achievement is the completion of all the requirements of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, which is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade point average of 3.0 or higher as recorded on an official transcript or as based on courses completed during the final two years of the curriculum, or (3) honor society membership.
• GS 9: Applicant must have a master’s or equivalent graduate degree OR two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LLB or JD, if related.
• GS 11: Applicant must have a Ph.D. OR equivalent doctoral degree OR three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related.
• GS 12 and above: Education may not be substituted for SE at this grade level.

All degrees must be verified by submitting college transcripts.

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,082.00 - $109,908.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Huntsville, AL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• SQL: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person