FBI Behavioral Analysis Units (BAUs) – Research Analyst

Core Responsibilities

• Aid in research design, methodology, and data analysis strategies
• Collect and manage research data from case materials, datasets, and systems
• Conduct literature reviews and prepare concise, operational summaries
• Support data cleaning, statistical testing, and analyses using SPSS, R, and Excel
• Draft and edit reports, research guides, and scholarly articles
• Provide monthly project status updates

Secondary Duties

• Collaborate with FBI staff and partner law enforcement agencies on data collection
• Build and refine codebooks to support structured data analysis
• Present research findings to both technical and non-technical audiences

Minimum Requirements

• Masters in sociology, psychology, criminology, political science, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of applied research experience (post-graduate)
• Experience in research design, data collection, and statistical analysis
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SPSS (R, NVivo a plus)
• Strong critical thinking, oral, and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently
• Active Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in law enforcement, intelligence, criminal justice, or national security
• Familiarity with classified research environments and FBI systems