What are the responsibilities and job description for the NISA Intel/Data Analyst - (ISA II-A) position at KACE?
TITLE: Intelligence/Targeting Analyst – ISA II-A LOCATION: CHANTILLY, VA SECURITY CLEARANCE: SECRET OR TOP SECRET REQUIRED About KACE: When you make the decision to join KACE, you are choosing to work alongside talented professionals that have one thing in common; the passion to make a difference! KACE employees bring their diverse talents and experiences to work on critical projects that help shape the nation’s safety, security, and quality of life. The desire to have a career that is purposeful and forward thinking is woven into every KACE employee…it’s The KACE Way. KACE employees are; purpose driven, forward focused, open-minded, trustworthy and invested. The KACE Way is our commitment to our employees, to our customers, and to our communities. Join KACE and make a difference! About the Role The Intelligence/Targeting Analyst supports Inspection Service criminal programs, including, but not limited to, mail fraud, narcotics, prohibited mailings, money laundering, and organized crime. This position will provide intelligence and targeting analyst support services to an investigative support service center focused on narcotics and firearms trafficking, by incorporating information from multiple sources to develop leads and comprehensive targeting plans. The analyst shall be capable of using technology solutions to actively search, analyze and prioritize information to identify high value targets for the USPIS investigators. What you will do: Intelligence Gathering and Assessment Evaluate information from a variety of sources to include agency databases, investigative resources, social media, chats, forums, dark net, Tor network, news feeds, internet relay chats and other sources of data openly available on the Internet. Perform a prioritized assessment of the data to identify the most critical and reliable data in order to identify: criminal activity, monetization methods, locations, accounts, services, travels, email addresses, IP addresses and other pattern of life data in an effort to determine attribution. Data Analysis Analyze data to identify and interpret patterns and trends, assess data quality and eliminate irrelevant data, present findings in reports and presentations in non-technical terminology to various audiences. Reporting Responsibilities Responsible for documenting and reporting analytical results, creating graphic displays and reports that present clear and concise representations of the information analyzed; and disseminating data as required by the assigned task(s). Preparatory Investigation Assist Inspectors with developing intelligence for criminal investigations. Prepare initial investigative research for possible referral. Compile basic background information, USPIS sourced information, and intelligence from third-party entities such as commercial databases, law enforcement agencies, and victims. Asset identification Develop the required level of proof needed to seize and forfeit assets via civil, criminal and administrative forfeiture processes; utilize compliance databases such as the USPS Bank Secrecy Act Database, SWB Trac and FINCEN to identify and locate assets. Assist with subpoena content creation, property/vehicle title & lien review and open-source searches of relevant financial data and asset ownership. Minimum Qualifications & Skills: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in finance, information security, data science, intelligence, or other computer technology. Significant demonstrated experience will be considered in lieu of the education requirement A minimum of five years’ experience demonstrating the ability to review information, conduct analysis, conduct research, and communicate effectively orally and in writing Experience supporting criminal investigations is highly desired. Experience supporting narcotics investigations Financial analysis and understanding of financial regulatory processes Experience with Bank Secrecy (BSA) data and the Southwest Border Transaction Record Analysis Center (SWB Trac) Experience tracking money laundering and structuring activities of transnational criminal organizations Extensive experience in analyzing data and interpreting patterns or trends using the appropriate analytical techniques and methods Proficiency conducting research on the internet and commercial as well as public databases Experience with mapping platforms such as ArcGIS Experience with phone toll analysis conducted using PLX or PenLink Experience using analytical tools and visualization software such as the i2 Analysts Notebook, MicroStrategy, Tableau, and QLIK Experience working on time-sensitive projects, often under pressure with the ability to multi-task various tasks at the same time Foreign languages desirable, including Spanish. A current Secret/Top Secret Clearance is required. We Offer… Paid training, fun, talented and driven teammates Knowledgeable, encouraging and present leadership A diverse and community-minded organization Career growth and learning opportunities for aspiring minds The KACE Company, LLC is a federal contractor. The health and safety of our employees, partners, and customers is our priority. We have implemented workplace safety protocols and constantly monitor the evolving situation to adjust our COVID-19 response as needed. Additionally, as a federal contractor, we have policies from certain customers that require personnel working onsite to be fully vaccinated or regularly provide negative COVID-19 test results. For more information about the company please visit our website at www.kacecompany.com KACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.