2026 COLLEGIATE HIRING INITITATIVE (CHI): BUSINESS ANALYST, 3043 with Security Clearance

POSITION OVERVIEW This position advertised has been exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze. Job Opening: 61696 Opening Date: October 2nd, 2025 Closing Date: October 17th, 2025 at 11:59 pm (ET) Job Title BUSINESS ANALYST Full Performance Level GS--7/9 Division Resource Planning Office Unit N/A Location Washington D.C. Working Hours 40 Job Type Full Time/Permanent Who May Apply All U.S. Citizens Number of Positions Available Multiple Questions Email: Salary GS-7: $42,679.00 - $55,486.00 GS-9: $52,205.00 - $67,865.00 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 geographical area) can be found on OPM.gov. JOB SUMMARY As a Business Analyst you will manage projects, analyzes data, and creates and delivers presentations to FBI senior executives. Business Analysts combine Bureau knowledge with business acumen to progress the FBI mission. KEY REQUIRMENTS * Must be a U.S. citizen

• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance MAJOR DUTIES GS-07 * Leverage enterprise reporting applications to provide data insights to decision-makers across the organization through ad-hoc analytics projects.
• Manage internal technical systems and constantly improve the transparency and efficiency of internal business processes
• Apply industry-leading management consulting practices to advise FBI executives on strategies to navigate business and operational challenges
• Manage staffing levels and recommend cost-saving strategies to RPO executives
• Oversee the creation of the FBI's strategy at all 56 Field Offices
• Combine Bureau knowledge with business acumen to progress the FBI mission
  
  

GS-09 In addition to above * Conduct data quality reviews and/or assist in the development and/or modification of quality assurance measures. * Research and evaluate a variety of inquiries and reports. * Draft portions of reports or responses and ensure information is consistent with prior information provided. * Develop and provide management with recommendations and reports to improve the effectiveness of work methods, manpower utilization, and similar functions. Provide input on the development of manuals, guides, and information packages. QUALIFICATIONS AND EVALUATIONS Please ensure that your specialized experience and requirements are clearly identifiable in your resume. Your application will be evaluated using the FBI's Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documents will be reviewed to verify that you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement and will be compared against your responses to the online assessment questionnaire. If your self-assessment in the vacancy questions is not supported by details in your resume or supporting documents, you may be disqualified from the Most Competitive category. Veterans' preference will be applied. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. If you are deemed Most Competitive, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies * Communication

• Problem Solving/Judgment
• Analytic Thinking
• Program Management
• Collaboration
• Flexibility/Adaptability
• Organizing and Planning Positive Education Requirement This position has a specific education requirement; all applicants must verify completion of this basic educational requirement by submitting a copy of their college transcripts by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. Candidates must have received or will be receiving an undergraduate, graduate, or PhD degree between May 2024 and June 2026 with a GPA no less than 2.95 on a 4.0 scale at the time of graduation. Veterans have up to six years after graduating or completing their degree to apply (May 2018-June 2020). 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. 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 or one (1) 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 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. 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 TO APPLY For detailed instructions related to applying, uploading documents, withdrawing an application or updating your application, please review instructions on . 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: * A two-page resume that outlines relevant work experience and associated start and end dates. Resumes exceeding two pages will not be considered. * A complete assessment questionnaire Other supporting documents (if applicable): * College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement * Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50; not applicable to current FBI employees * Most recent Performance Appraisal; not applicable to current FBI employees Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later * Memorandum for Record (MFR): Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on an SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation: * Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties. * The month/year work began Frequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.) * Specific duties performed Attach the Memorandum for Record to your application in the "Cover Letters and Attachments" section of My Career Tools on the Careers Home page. Please upload the attachment as type "Other." While applicants might see these documents in their profile, HR Specialists may be unable to access them. Therefore, all applicants MUST upload another copy to ensure that staffing units can review the complete application. Please note: Failure to provide the necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement may disqualify you from consideration. Incomplete applications will not be supplemented with additional requests for information; your application will be evaluated solely on the information you submit. You must complete the application process and submit all required documents by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the announcement's closing date. 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 * The FBI is in the Executive Branch of the federal government. It is one of the components of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The FBI is the principle investigative arm of the DOJ. All FBI positions are in the excepted service. * Applicants must be U.S. citizens and consent to a complete background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph. You must be suitable for Federal employment; as determined by a background investigation. * Positions with fitness for duty requirements or those that require international travel may require proof of certain vaccinations. * Management may select 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. (if applicable) The selectee will be required to serve a one-year probationary period for initial assignment to a supervisory position. (if applicable) * Required Leadership Training: All FBI supervisors promoted after January 2022 are required to attend and complete the Training Division's Supervisor Essentials Program within 365 days from initial assignment into a supervisory position. Supervisors will need to complete both the "Mentoring and Coaching" and "Performance Appraisals" courses as part of the Supervisor Essentials program. The Supervisor Essentials course is a pre-requisite for the new Leading People (Virtual) and face-to-face version (VLP) that will be offered beginning the 2nd Quarter of 2022 (if applicable) * If you are selected, you will be required to serve a two-year probationary period. Probationary employees are precluded from being considered for all job opportunities until 12-months of their 24-mont