Intelligence Analyst (IA) GS 9/11/12/13/14, Open to Current FBI and SIA Employees, Criminal Investigative Division (CID) - Washington, D.C. Metro Area

Intelligence Analyst (IA) GS 9/11/12/13/14, Open to Current FBI and SIA Employees, Criminal Investigative Division (CID) - Washington, D.C. Metro Area
Candidates who apply to this posting will be considered for current or future projected vacancies within CID ONLY. Candidates will no longer be required to rank units on their resume, as eligible candidates will be sourced to the Division. Desired units may be identified during the interview process. The career board will consist of a central panel with representatives from various areas within the Division. Selections will be placed in vacant positions within CID based upon selectee interest, skill set, and needs of the Bureau.
*Candidates who wish to be considered for other Divisions will need to apply to each Division specific job opening listed on FBIJOBS.gov. All IA Division Job Openings will close on December 16, 2024*
Once selected candidates accept a job offer from one of the Division specific job postings, they will be removed from consideration from all other current Division specific certificates with the same advertised dates, if applicable.
About CID:
The Criminal Intelligence Branch of the Criminal Investigative Division provides strategic, tactical, domain, and collection management functions in support of efforts to detect, deter, and defeat significant criminal threats through collaborative intelligence analysis and intelligence-based investigations and operations.
The Criminal Intelligence Branch seeks experienced Intelligence Analysts possessing the following skills:
Strong writing and analytical skills to produce a variety of tactical, operational, and strategic products;
Exploitation and integration of various data sources;
Collaboration and liaison skills with federal, state, local, and/or private sector partners;
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
Flexibility and ability to work in a challenging environment; and
Ability to brief executive and external audiences.
Please visit CID SharePoint for additional information on CID.
This posting is only open to current, permanent non-probationary IAs and SIAs in the 0132 series. Applications will not be accepted from outside the area of consideration. If you are not a current IA or SIA, you are not eligible to apply to this job opening.
Employees returning from Legat assignment must advise the Staffing and Administrative Unit/ International Operations Division of their application for the position.
If eligible, relocation expenses (Full Cost Transfer) will be borne by the FBI for those selected via this Job Opening.
In addition to a Full Cost Transfer, a Relocation Incentive MAY be granted for candidates selected for the DC Metropolitan area based on candidate eligibility, a Continuing Service Agreement, and Appropriation of Funds. Permanent candidates or candidates that complete two (2) years in the National Capital Region (NCR) while on term assignment may be eligible to receive this one-time relocation incentive. For permanent positions, the selectee will receive transfer orders (including a cost transfer, if applicable) through the Assignment and Allocation Unit (formerly known as Transfer Unit) and will report within 90 days. Permanent candidates who meet the eligibility requirements to receive this one-time Relocation Incentive would receive the greater of (a) 25 percent of their base salary or (b) $25,000.
**As of July 1, 2013, any employee under a Relocation Incentive Continuing Service Agreement (CSA) who fails to complete two (2) years in the NCR while on temporary assignment or accepts a new position that results in leaving his or her current FBIHQ division or field office prior to the conclusion date listed on the CSA will be held liable for the prorated value of a broken CSA. This should not be confused with a transfer CSA.**
NOTE: In order to be eligible for a Full Cost Transfer on this job opening, IAs/SIAs must not have had a cost or no cost transfer for at least one year, must have been in their current position for one year, and/or must have completed two years in the first office of assignment since reporting to the office by the closing date of this job opening.
Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill positions within CID when the position includes substantially the same duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.
This posting will close on 12/16/2024 at 11:59 PM EST
Questions regarding this posting should be addressed to HR Specialist A. McIntyre at [redacted] or M. Long at [redacted].
Working Hours: Will vary depending on Division needs
Travel: Will vary depending on Division needs
Salary & Benefits
GS 9: $51,332.00 - $66,731.00
GS 11: $62,107.00 - $80,737.00
GS 12: $74,441.00 - $96,770.00
GS 13: $88,520.00 - $115,079.00
GS 14: $104,604.00 - $135,987.00
NOTE: The salaries listed above are the Base rate of pay for federal employees on the General Schedule (GS) pay scale. A complete list of Pay Tables factoring in locality pay (based on the geographical area) can be found on OPM.gov.
Key Requirements

• Must be a current, permanent FBI GS 9, 11, 12, 13 IA or non-supervisory GS 14 IA, GS 14 SIA.
• IA candidates must be eligible for a move and must have completed the probationary period as well as, and completed 1 year in current position by the closing date of this posting.
• Must be able to obtain an SCI clearance, which will require the completion of multiple forms.

As an IA you will:
GS 9:

• Assist in the preparation of collection instructions, guides, and manuals for FBI entities and interaction with outside entities to facilitate their initiatives.
• May assist the senior analyst in debriefing sources liaison services, individual(s) arrested, and/or detainees to exploit the intelligence information for analysis.
• Provides basic analysis to include collation of raw, primary, and secondary data derived from various sources such as automated data base systems, operational intelligence reports, miscellaneous communications, case files, internal and external automation systems, and other sources. After determining the validity and veracity of the information gleaned from reliable sources, present all pertinent information to the appropriate senior analysts or case Agents. If discrepancies are found, locate and verify the legitimacy or veracity of data.

GS 11 (In addition to the above):

• Prepare parts of more complex studies or reports that include aspects related to their specifically-defined geographic or functional area.
• May participate in interagency committees and meetings as representatives of the organization or functional area.
• Evaluate incoming reports and information, and performs interpretations and projections under the guidance of senior analysts.
• Prepare basic descriptive and current reportorial intelligence reports to higher-level analysts and superiors in their assigned area of responsibility.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, executive orders, and directives promulgated by the Congress, Attorney General, the Director of the FBI, and the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to achieve goals and objectives.

GS 12 (In addition to the above):

• Project and predict data for estimates of future situations.
• Manage the collection and dissemination of raw intelligence information from FBI investigations, sources and contacts to the intelligence, policy, and law enforcement communities.
• Prepare finished intelligence reports.
• Identify relevant data sources and other ensuing leads that may evolve during the preparation of the briefing material.

GS 13 (In addition to the above):

• Produce self-initiated strategic finished intelligence products for intelligence dissemination and executive awareness to include talking points and white papers.
• Evaluate a program or case involving complex and/or conflicting priorities, and provide recommendations to executive management.
• Complete operational planning, targeting and vetting, based upon effective interaction with the policymakers, intelligence and law enforcement communities.
• Research a major geographical area or technology issues with world-wide implications.

GS 14 (In addition to the above):

• Plan, prepare, and present written and oral briefings to senior internal and external customers and analytic counterparts on significant intelligence issues; clearly articulates complex concepts to non-expert customers and tailors the product to correspond to customer needs.
• Address analytic gaps and points of disagreement.
• Cultivate, and maintain collaborative working relationships with colleagues, experts, IC members, policy committees, and law enforcement agencies, as appropriate, and leverages these relationships to share information of interest.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
How to Apply
For detailed instructions related to applying, uploading documents, withdrawing an application or updating your application, please review instructions on How to Apply . If applying online is a hardship, please use the contact information listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.
Required Documents
To apply to this position, interested applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes:

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

A complete assessment questionnaire

Other supporting documents (if applicable) :

• College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement
• Memorandum for Record (MFR), Please see Additional Information

Documents that were uploaded one or more years ago will need to be uploaded again. Although an applicant may see these documents within their current profile, the HR Specialists may not have access to view them. All applicants are being asked to upload another copy (if applicable) to ensure the staffing units can review the complete application.
You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. If applying online is a hardship, please contact the HR Specialist listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.
What to Expect Next
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process.
Additional Information

• Failure to provide necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement may disqualify you from consideration. Additional information will not be requested if your application is incomplete. Your application will be evaluated solely on the basis of information you have submitted.
• 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.
• Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing the other workplace safety protocols. Positions with fitness for duty requirements or those that require international travel may require proof of certain vaccinations.
• Management may select at any grade for which this position has been announced.
• Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for an actual assignment and performance of higher-level duties.
• Applicants will not be promoted as part of this application process.
• New IAs must have completed their two (2) year IA probationary period in their first office of assignment prior to the closing date, based on arrival date to the Field Office or HQ Division.
• If selected, SIAs who have not previously held a non-supervisory GS 14 IA position will revert to the GS 13 IA position per policy.
• Limited Movement: Policy has been implemented wherein support employees entering a position through a competitive OR non-competitive action may be precluded from moving to another position within the Bureau by means of reassignment or change to lower grade for a minimum of 12 months. HRD will waive this limited movement policy for qualified employees, who have received an official notification letter that their current position is being relocated to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama by 2024, so those employees can compete for a position elsewhere.
• Probationary employees are precluded from being considered for all job opportunities until 12-months of their 24-month probationary period has concluded. Probationary employees may be considered for competitive vacancies that are advertised within their respective division or field office after serving 90 days within the FBI.
• Candidates will not be considered if currently on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP); a Letter of Requirement (LOR); or have failed a PIP or LOR and are currently awaiting the final action by HRD.

a. A Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) is a 90-day written developmental plan for an employee whose performanc