Intelligence Research Specialist

This position is located in Multiple CGIC Field Offices and Multiple Field Divisions involved in performing work in the collection, analysis, evaluation, interpretation, and dissemination of information on conditions, trends, and forces in foreign and domestic areas that directly or indirectly affect the national security.

Qualifications:

Specialized experience is demonstrated experience, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. Experience must be in the normal line of progression or must be related to the work of the position advertised and must be reflected in resume.

Specialized experience must include all of:

GS-9 -You qualify if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal, State, or Local government or equivalent public or private sector experience, performing all of the following duties:

• Has an understanding of standard work procedures independently, exercising judgment in adapting basic intelligence techniques to a specific situation and in evaluating validity and pertinence of data and reports; AND
• Completes most assignments without assistance, but detailed advice and assistance are available from the supervisor and senior-level IRS; AND
• Has knowledge of intelligence-gathering techniques, operations, and activities in order to compile useful data to support the field divisions investigative operations; AND
• Understanding of automated information systems in order to review incoming intelligence data and enter it into intelligence databases

• Performing a variety of analytical tasks in support of law enforcement or intelligence operations, specifically involving the collection and preliminary evaluation of information from multiple sources; AND
• Assisting in the conduct of all-source intelligence analysis by identifying trends and patterns within datasets to support criminal investigations; AND
• Drafting intelligence products, such as segments of reports or operational briefings, for review by senior specialists or investigators; andapplying a working knowledge of automated intelligence systems to retrieve, organize, and present data; AND
• Collaborating with investigators and analysts to provide data that supports established investigative goals; AND
• Demonstrating adherence to laws, regulations, and procedures regarding the handling and dissemination of sensitive or classified information.

GS-12-You qualify if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal, State, or Local government or equivalent public or private sector experience, performing all of the following duties:

• Performing analytical work in support of law enforcement or intelligence operations involving the collection, evaluation, validation, and analysis of information from multiple sources; AND
• Experience includes conducting all-source intelligence analysis; preparing written analytical products and briefings; AND
• Assessing the reliability and relevance of intelligence information; AND
• Maintaining and using automated intelligence or data systems; AND
• Coordinating with investigators, analysts, or partner agencies to support ongoing investigations; AND
• Experience must demonstrate knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and procedures governing intelligence activities, information handling, and dissemination.

Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.

After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required of you. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement (05/29/2026) to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.

Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of operational intelligence functions that facilitate the investigations conducted by case agents and performs a variety of routine tasks on a recurring basis under the direction and guidance of senior IRSs or special agents on comparatively moderate-complex cases or high-impact operational intelligence initiatives
• Assists senior IRSs in liaison services and the debriefing of sources, individual(s) arrested, and/or detainees to exploit the intelligence information for analysis.
• Works with counterparts from other intelligence organizations in securing and validating information, checking judgments and conclusions, and resolving mutual and individual problems.
• Participates in portions of or contributes to larger studies and statistical compilations or preparation of intelligence publications.
• Assists in the preparation of collection instructions, guides, and manuals for ATF entities and interaction with outside entities to facilitate their initiatives.

• Performs a variety of intelligence analysis tasks within an assigned geographic or functional area by collecting and evaluating raw intelligence data from internal and external sources. Assists higher-graded specialists in interpreting data to identify trends or patterns.
• Produces routine link, visual, and toll-record analyses to support criminal investigations. Contributes to the development of analytical products that aid operational decision-making.
• Drafts descriptive and current intelligence reports and prepares segments of briefings for special agents and senior intelligence personnel. Communicates findings clearly, focusing on factual accuracy and the identification of obvious intelligence gaps.
• Participates in liaison activities with internal components and external partners. Supports task forces and working groups by providing requested data and preliminary findings.
• Utilizes computerized intelligence databases to store and retrieve information. Reviews incoming data for completeness and generates standard statistical and relational reports for field and headquarters use.

• Performs complex all-source intelligence analysis within an assigned geographic or functional area by collecting, evaluating, validating, and interpreting raw intelligence data from multiple internal and external sources. Produces link, visual, crime-mapping, and toll-record analyses to support criminal investigations and operational decision-making.
• Prepares descriptive, current, and operational intelligence reports, analytical products, and oral briefings for special agents, supervisors, senior intelligence personnel, and partner agencies. Communicates findings clearly and professionally, identifying trends, patterns, discrepancies, and intelligence gaps relevant to investigative and national security priorities.
• Serves as a liaison with internal ATF components and external federal, state, local, and international partners. Participates in task forces, working groups, and crisis or special-event operations.
• Develops, maintains, and utilizes computerized intelligence databases to store, retrieve, and analyze intelligence information. Reviews incoming data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established standards, and generates statistical, relational, and analytical reports for field divisions and Headquarters programs.
• Ensures all intelligence activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, executive orders, and ATF policies, including classified information handling requirements.

Salary : $52,727