Criminal Intelligence Analyst Level II

Pherson is seeking a Criminal Intelligence Analyst to join an embedded team supporting the Federal Protective Services in Springfield, VA. This is a full-time, onsite position with standard Monday-Friday work hours. A TS/SCI clearance is required.

About the Role

Provide intelligence services related to the analysis, processing, development, and distribution of strategic and criminal intelligence supporting Federal Protective Services operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform strategic, operational, and tactical analysis based on raw intelligence collected from a variety of sources.
• Adhere to and apply IC analytic tradecraft standards (e.g., ICDS 203, 206, 208).
• Utilize databases and software programs used in the intelligence environment, including Microsoft Office suite, M3, TAC, HOTR, Google Earth, Intelink, National Exploitation System, Gemini, MIDB, GCCS-J, and various message handling systems.
• Communicate factual information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, often under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Exercise independent judgment, develop relationships, and obtain consensus among interested parties.
• Develop peer networks across an enterprise to maintain technology awareness and support problem resolution.
• Operate across traditional technical boundaries, working in both compute and storage spaces in an operational capacity.

Requirements

• Associate degree with 4 years of experience as an intelligence analyst, or Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience, or Master’s degree with no prior experience required.
• Strong risk management, communication, teamwork, and conflict management skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to prioritize needs, requirements, and issues effectively.
• Critical thinking with strong technical, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter with flexibility, adaptability, and a collaborative approach to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred in International Studies, Intelligence, Homeland Security, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
• Current Intelligence Fundamentals Professional Certification (or higher DIE Certification) or ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire.
• Prior experience performing Open-Source Collection.
• Criminal Intelligence analysis experience.
• Experience working with DHS data sources.
• Knowledge of DHS FPS intelligence authorities, DHS component missions, and the role of FPS in supporting the DHS Intelligence Enterprise.
• Specific knowledge of Title 18 authorities.
• Knowledge of multiple open-source areas including surface, deep, and dark web.
• Knowledge of multiple collection techniques or approaches, including developing collection plans and dissemination practices.
• Experience researching and providing evaluations for Intelligence Information Reports (IIR).

About Pherson

Pherson was founded in response to requests for analytic, instructional, and management support from the Intelligence Community. We are a dynamic team of driven, supportive, and highly skilled professionals dedicated to providing top-quality consulting, leadership development, and training services to the U.S. Government and commercial clients.

Pay

$70,000–80,000 per year.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.
• 401k retirement plan.