INTELLIGENCE ANALYST

About the role

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is an Intelligence Community (IC) agency like no other. As an FBI Intelligence Analyst (IA), you will lead analysis of criminal and national security threats to the U.S. that helps the FBI, policymakers, and partners identify threats and opportunities and inform decision-making.

You will apply analytic tradecraft to analyze information derived from our unique blend of law enforcement and intelligence authorities.

What you will do

• - Review FBI communications to identify and evaluate the intelligence information therein. - Prepare and disseminate intelligence information while protecting sources and investigations through correct document classification and controls. - Communicate with various internal and external law enforcement and Intelligence Community (IC) members to gain a better understanding of sources, operations, missions, and requirements. - Basic analysis to include collation of raw, primary, and secondary data derived from various sources such as automated database systems, operational intelligence reports, miscellaneous communications, case files, internal and external automation systems, and other sources. - May participate in interagency committees and meetings as representatives. - Evaluate incoming reports, information, and performs interpretations and projections under the guidance of senior analysts. - Prepare basic to complex 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, and the Director of the FBI, to achieve goals and objectives.

Requirements

• - Must be a U.S. citizen - Must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Clearance (SCI) - Selectee will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 annually - Selectee will be required to complete form FD-877, Request for Access to (SCI) - Must have a Bachelor's Degree - Must successfully pass a series of assessments, known as the IA Selection Process (IASP) - Must successfully complete the 12-week Intelligence Basic Field Training Course (BFTC) at the FBI Academy in Quantico, VA.
• This is a full-time-in-residence program - Must sign a mobility service agreement indicating your willingness to relocate to any field office, based on the needs of the FBI.
• Applicants may receive relocation benefits based on new office assignment.

Education

All degrees must be from an accredited college or university. Education may be substituted for specialized experience as follows: GS-7: Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement (SAA) or one (1) full year of graduate level education.

(SAA) 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 2.95 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 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related.

GS-11: Applicant must have a Ph.D. OR equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related.

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements provided you can show foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.

How you will be evaluated

All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies: Analytic Thinking Collaboration Communication Flexibility and Adaptability Information Management Initiative Interpersonal Ability Organization and Planning Problem Solving and Judgement Qualifications and Evaluations Please make sure your specialized experience/requirement(s) can be identified in your resume.

Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Your application will be evaluated and rated under the FBI's Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement and will be compared to your responses to the online assessment questionnaire.

High self-assessment in the vacancy questions that are not supported by information in your resume, and/or supporting documents may eliminate you from consideration.

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, interested applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes: 1.
• Utilizing the Resume Builder, outline your relevant work experience and associated start and end dates, Uploaded resumes will not be reviewed or used for qualification purposes.
• A complete assessment questionnaire 3.
• Other supporting documents (if applicable): - Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50 (if applicable) - Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later (if applicable) Although an applicant may see these documents within their current profile, the HR Specialists may not have access to view them.
• All applicants MUST upload another copy to ensure the staffing units can review the complete application.

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

This job opening will close November 27, 2026 or until a maximum of 3000 applicants is reached.